Bulletproof Your Energy, Even After A Sleepless Night

The Maximal Life

When your body doesn’t get enough rest at night, you are more likely to eat unhealthy food the next day. Even missing one good night’s sleep can destabilize your blood sugar, which reduces your physical and mental stamina. Maximal Achievers play the long game. When we work hard, we know we need to rest just as hard. According to a study published in May 2017, people who don’t get enough sleep, eat significantly less protein and more fat. They also also show or experience a heightened motivation to seek food for reward. So the bottom line is if you don’t get adequate sleep, you can expect an increase in temptation for more unhealthful foods than you typically experience. Now you know what to expect, and you can be prepared to break the cycle. Making positive choices for food input requires a strategy, an actionable plan made in advance. Let’s start with three simple motions you can use to keep you on point: One is Amp Up Your Hydration. Two is Use Caffeine as a Tool, Not a Crutch. Three is Stabilize Your Blood Sugar. We cannot always be where healthy food choices are accessible, but now we know, we can lay down the blueprints for making healthy food and drink options accessible in the environments where we often find time to eat. Maximal Achievers use the three motions to make a plan in advance, so they can shield themselves from the negative consequences of short term sleep deprivation. It is always possible to fuel our bodies with the Positive Input we need to live The Maximal Life!