[Nyquil] sleep

I could feel the onset of a cold as I was getting ready for bed last night.  I always sleep terribly when I am sick, so just to make sure I slept soundly, I popped in a couple nyquil pills for good measure.  I failed to realize that it was 2am when I did this.  Waking up at 7:30am the next morning was awful.  I was so groggy and tired.  I'm assuming it was because I didn't allow for enough time to pass for the medicine to wear off.  I was "out of it" all day until I had time to take a 2 hour nap.  While I did feel better after that, I still lost 2 hours of doing something productive.  So, PLEASE don't make this same mistake.  Leave the recommended 8 hours to let the medicine work it's magic.

 

Take a [Nap], Lose Weight

My mother often clips out articles that she thinks I should read and mails them to me.  Sometimes they are "not so interesting" but one in particular caught my eye.

The title of the article is..."Take a Nap, Lose Weight!"

It talks about how skinner people on average sleep more! The study was done at Eastern Medical School and found that thin people sleep on average 2 hours a week more than overweight people.  People that sleep less have higher level of an appetite-boosting hormone, ghrelin.  So sleep an extra 17 minutes a day (2 hours more a week) and see if you see a difference!

Who knew losing weight could be so easy!

Walgreens [treasure]

You never know what you will stumble upon when looking around Walgreens.

On my latest visit, I was on a mission for milk and cereal.  While waiting in the check-out line, I stumbled upon a stand of special drinks.  It  was "Marley's Mellow Mood".  The title and colorful jamaican colored bottle intrigued me enough to then read it's label.  This is what found...

-It's the opposite of a energy drink...instead a relaxation beverage!
-Ingredients such as melotonin, chamomile and passion flowers and more make up this calming cocktail
-Takes the stress away and puts you to sleep!

Considering how much I love to relax/sleep, I obviously bought one.  Each bottle has 2 servings and it comes in different flavors such as citrus, berry, green tea, and black tea.  Green Tea was delicious.

If you want to know more about this product check out the MELLOW MOOD website!

 

Naps on a [RAINY] day

Cuddling up in your favorite comfy spot while avoiding the dreary rainy weather is a great feeling.  I think that listening to the rain while falling asleep is so relaxing.  Makes me appreciate my warm, dry bed!  So on this cold, wet day in March, I will attempt to not step foot out of my house! I'm up for a challenge...

Cats also love naps on rainy days!  Look at this cute kitty I found taking a cat nap

happy.napping.

Waking up on the RIGHT side of my bed

The Sleep Cycle Alarm app is AMAZING!
I've used it about 3 times within the past week and have waken up feeling refreshed everytime.  You can also view a chart which shows how long you are in the different cycles of sleep (deep, REM, light).  It was totally worth the 99 cents. 
Try it out if you've got an iPhone!
Happy napping :)

Apple iPhone

After purchasing an Apple iPhone over the weekend, I have no become obsessed with searching for the perfect apps.  I stumbled across one that is called "Sleep Cycle Alarm".  What is claims to do is sensor your body movement as you sleep and then recognize when the best time to interupt your sleep cycle is to wake you up to feel the most rested.  It requires one night to calibrate which involves placing the iPhone under your sheets so it can monitor movements.  Then on the next night, you set your alarm as usual and it will follow your body movements to determine when the body is in a shallow sleep.  It can wake you up anytime within a half hour before the set alarm. 

Now I'm not sure about this app...it could be a complete hoax.  But it effectively suckered me in and cost me 99 cents so I'll give it a shot.  I plan on calibrating it tonight so I'll let you know if it works!

Check out other cool apps that may sucker you in! iPhone apps
happy napping!