The Sleep-Diet Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Nutrition and Weight Loss with Amanda Chocko
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English - April 15, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsHealth & Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Are you struggling with sleep issues? Did you know that it is just as important as nutrition and exercise? When it comes to achieving optimal health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, many people focus on their diet and exercise routine. However, one often overlooked factor that plays a significant role in overall health management is sleep.
In this episode, Sherry Shaban interviews sleep expert Amanda Chocko about the importance of quality sleep and its impact on overall health. Amanda shares her journey of overcoming sleep issues and how she became a certified nutritional therapist. They discuss the different indicators of poor sleep, the importance of sleep cycles, and the role of light and electronics in disrupting sleep. Amanda provides practical tips for improving sleep hygiene, including setting a regular sleep schedule, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and optimizing the sleep environment.You will gain valuable insights into the foundations of good sleep and how to prioritize it for optimal health.
For anyone looking to enhance their sleep quality and harness the benefits that come with restorative rest, tune in to this full episode.
“If your sleep is crap, all of those things [nutrition, exercise, stress management] are just not going to work out the way you want them to." - Amanda Chocko
Topics Covered:
00:02 - Introduction to the importance of sleep in our diet
03:13 - Amanda's realization of the impact of sleep on her clients' health
04:09 - Amanda's personal struggle with chronic insomnia
05:05 - Sleep as the foundation for overall health and well-being
07:53 - Importance of going through all sleep cycles for optimal rest and recovery
10:02 - The average recommended sleep duration
11:32 - Importance of aligning with circadian rhythms and light exposure
12:55 - The impact of electronics and EMFs on our sleep
15:15 - Factors that can disrupt sleep, such as stress and sleep procrastination
15:30 - The importance of establishing a wind-down routine before bed
17:22 - The importance of aligning with the circadian rhythm throughout the day
18:17 - Factors that can impact sleep, such as medications, supplements, and meal timing
19:33 - The effects of caffeine on sleep and the importance of individual experimentation
22:03 - The need for personalized approaches to sleep hygiene
23:37 - Exploring sleep as a fundamental aspect of overall health
24:04 - Focusing on the basics of sleep, hydration, and stress management
27:43 - Optimize your sleep environment for better quality sleep.
28:51 - Manage racing thoughts and mind chatter when waking up in the middle of the night.
29:21 - Consider seeking professional help if sleep issues persist after making adjustments.
31:49 - Create a consistent schedule and routine even for night shift workers.
33:10 - Take one thing at a time and track the effects on sleep quality.
Key Takeaways:
Signs of poor sleep quality
Tips for reducing EMF exposure before bed
Personal strategies for improving sleep
The role of exercise in sleep and the importance of timing
The impact of late-night eating on sleep quality
Tips for night shift workers to optimize sleep during unconventional hours.
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Visit www.sherryshaban.com/retreats for more details. If this sounds like something you’d like to learn more about, email me at [email protected] and let's get in touch to go over all the details and answer your questions to determine if this retreat is the right fit for you.
Keep it up, Athletes!
Sherry