Trouble sleeping diet related?

[2boys0girls]

Okay so this is probably a complete coincidence but I was wondering if anyone was having trouble sleeping after starting the diet? I normally sleep pretty well but I have been having trouble falling/ staying asleep since I started dieting and the exercise. Is it just me? I do not feel like I have any stress but I am more anxious during the day for some reason (could be because I'm worried about the lack of sleep). I'm a pretty happy person and have no idea what's going on. Like I said, it's probably just a coincidence but I thought I'd ask!

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes some people have reported this, exercising too late, empty carbs right before bed, higher caff intake, and alcohol may also interrupt sleep (even just a drink or two) Some also believe that diet food/drinks may interrupt sleep (I had a lot of anxious feelings and trouble sleeping after ingesting Splenda)

I actually had trouble sleeping because I was HUNGRY. I started eating a yogurt right before bed and it made all the difference in the world for me.

[maidentomother]

Very very common when dieting, I have experienced it myself severely on another diet. Sometimes I just had to have a little snack before bed. Hot broth helped too by filling my empty belly.

[2boys0girls]

I do exercise around 7 pm but I'm a stay at home mom and there is really no other time for me to do it. I have been drinking Crystal Light (no idea why really - it's pretty gross and I don't think it does anything) maybe that is contributing too. Very odd. I guess I need to figure out what I need to change because I have zero energy anymore.

[atomic sagebrush]

Exercising late in the day is notorious for causing insomnia!

I'd try dropping the CL for sure and having a snack that is NOT super sugary, about 30 min. before bed. A low dose of magnesium (100 mg) may also help.

[2boys0girls]

Will do, Thanks Atomic!

[atomic sagebrush]

keep us posted!