Thread: Sleep

I can't remember the last time I actually was able to get 8 hours of sleep. Now I wake up automatically after 5 hours at the most.

Sometimes I wish I could just turn it all off and SLEEP!! I need this holiday.

During the week, I got 6 or 7 hours if I workout in the morning, 7-8 hours if I do not workout. On the weekends, it's a 9 hour minimum.

Are you talking continuous, uninterrupted sleep? Or does this include naps throughout the day? I assumed the second so answered 6-8. I need my afternoon nap time.

Originally Posted by ALBOB

Are you talking continuous, uninterrupted sleep? Or does this include naps throughout the day? I assumed the second so answered 6-8. I need my afternoon nap time.

You're just like my grandfather. He was out like a light from 1-2 pm.

I usually get 7. I started taking Valerian root. Now, those 7 hours are more efficient.

^Ok does that stuff make it any harded to wake up early?

Originally Posted by Rob_NC

I usually get 7. I started taking Valerian root. Now, those 7 hours are more efficient.

I've never heard of that one. I know Melatonin has worked great for me in the past. No Spitfire, it actually makes it easier to wake up because you're more rested. (That's the way it is with Melatonin anyway. I don't know about Valerian root.)

I tried melatonin and didn't get the wanted effects. Valerian Root does it for me. Also tried ZMA with the same effects as valerian root but it's more expensive.

6-8.

I always get at least 8 hrs. I use Melatonin or Valerian Root if I'm having trouble falling asleep. I get some crazy dreams with both. Pretty intense. I'm going to try ZMA soon for a change.

7 or 7.5 was the nationwide average last I recall, 8-9 would be greeeeat for me, 9-10 in high school.

I'm lucky enough right now during summer where I have no job and no school and nothing really to do except concentrate on training, eating, and sleeping, which is very very nice

I try for 8. But i usually get 6-6.5

I get 7-8 on working days. On non working days, 8-10 is definitely the norm. I love my sleep.

I routinely get 7-7.5 hours.

6-7

6-7.

Recently got 12, because I am sick

6-7 hours on a good day...no naps during the day either

7.5-8 I do have to get up to pee constantly...usually 2-3 times at night..I have a 18oz shake about a 1/2 hour before bed, so I have to get up to piss it out...

Originally Posted by LAM

no naps during the day either

6-7 usually depending on when I go to bed. No matter what time I go to bed, I always wake up between 6:15-6:45 and can't get to sleep but never feel tired either so it's alright I guess. Sucks on vacation though b/c the family always sleeps in till like 9-10 and I have to be quiet till then or go out on my own.

4-6 does it for me. I even wake up early on days that I don't work. I don't want to miss anything!

I`ve got 3 to 4 the past 10 days or so........but will probably got 10 to 12 tonight

For summer, its 8 or more. Because its a lazy season and I need sleep.

For the other times its 4 to 6 becuase I have school or work.

Originally Posted by derekisdman

I'm lucky enough right now during summer where I have no job and no school and nothing really to do except concentrate on training, eating, and sleeping, which is very very nice

it's great isn't it?
this has pretty much been my goal this summer, although I've still had plenty of priorities that require I lose sleep/training/eating

these past three nights in a row I've gotten 4 hours, but last night was the one I was looking forward to, where I slept 12+ hours and get to spend the rest of the day in my pj's with no interference

Being a bum is great and all, but sooner or later the bodybuilding lifestyle will catch up with you & demand greater sacrifices. Or do you think those elephant growth hormones from Tijuana are just gonna magically pay for themselves?

I've been working the night shift for last ten years. I would like to get more then 4 hrs, where is a good source for this Valerian Root?

Originally Posted by Crono1000

it's great isn't it?
this has pretty much been my goal this summer, although I've still had plenty of priorities that require I lose sleep/training/eating

these past three nights in a row I've gotten 4 hours, but last night was the one I was looking forward to, where I slept 12+ hours and get to spend the rest of the day in my pj's with no interference

God I love those days, 12+ hours is the best. Lately Ive been doing 3 hours some days and 7 others. Its not that I dont have the time, I work 8 - 10 hours a day then come home.. Thats it, so I have plenty of time. Accually, I cant fall asleep between 1030 - 1 for some reason, and the kicker is if I go to sleep before 10 I wake up around 11 - 12, and cant get back to sleep till 4 or so, its killer. This isnt my ussual sleeping habit though, this has been about the last 3 weeks or so.. been wondering if its my diet.. body thinks Im dying and says,"You dont need sleep, you need food!" I wonder how your body would know you have fat stores left if your leptin levels are almost dead.. Thats my best guess anyways, nothing else is out of the ordinary.