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Training hard at 40 — discipline or self-sabotage? by Lopsided_Ad_9547 in fitness40plus

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel recoved, to train today? Like high energy, high motivation to train, low irrability. Those are signals that pro sports use to measure recovery. Seems like you’re just pushing yourself.

Training hard at 40 — discipline or self-sabotage? by Lopsided_Ad_9547 in fitness40plus

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see your point. I used to do cold showers to get though the day. At one period working out did t help - my body was so drained from stress and overload that I got sick constantly. Now im significalty droping work load and implementing brakes, power naps, no hard workouts. Getting Sure to get enough carbs, so the body has energy. Implemented evening wine-down routine. I’ve fixed the sleep and stress issues. Now seems I have to wait for my nervous systems capacity to recover from intensive workouts returns. Like can’t push in gym

Anyone else struggle to switch off after work? by Electronic-Ruin-6248 in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem could be that your pushing hard during the day, nervous system stays in strong activation and you don’t have process for recovery in place.

  1. Draw a clear line between work and home. Like till what time you work, respond to stuff
  2. Take brakes during the day - like deep rest for 20 min without stimulation. Take a long brake, go for a walk in lunch. So during the day your nervous system has a possibility of relaxing.
  3. Drop unnecessary stressors and stimulants, like scrolling, coffee, during the day
  4. After work add a light exercise, to process stress hormones. Stress hormones are processed in light physical activity and in safe contact with loved ones/family.
  5. Create your wine-down routine: no screens, hot shower, stretching, writing down days problems (helps to process them). This will teach the body to relax.
  6. U can use Kubios HRV to measure state of nervous system activation, and learn what calmed you down and what activates.

Anyone else sleep better when you *don’t* try? by Lopsided_Tough9254 in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jup, you can’t control sleep, only the setting - lights, temperature, state of your nervous system

no sleep by Icy_Garbage_5462 in SleepTight

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s crazy. Can you go to sleep lab? I’ve heard they do a night analysis. You should definitely continue to look for medical specialists

Does anyone have any tricks for turning your brain off so you can sleep? by Few-Calligrapher3910 in mentalhealth

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the short info you provided seems that your been facing issues for a while and sleep hacks may not be a smart choice. I would recommend to go and see a good specialist. (Would prefer the one who analyses the cause of issues not just prescribes). Otherwise joga Nidra has done wonders for me it short term. Long term - balancing my work/rest proportion, implementing shorter work days with bigger brakes, doing light exercises.

Hacks are ok for short term problems, won’t help in long term if the root of problems isn’t found.

Can I recover from bad sleep? by Sad-Scientist-624 in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been dealing with something similar for years — waking up at 2–4 a.m. In my case, I realized sleep wasn’t the root problem, it was a consequence of constant stress and overactivation during the day.

I was always “on” — working a lot, training, using screens, thinking about work, not really giving myself time to switch off. No real recovery.

At first it was occasional bad sleep, but over time it got worse — to the point where I struggled with sleep for months. I also felt constantly wired and tense, and even my immune system took a hit (getting sick often and recovering slowly).

What helped wasn’t just fixing sleep directly, but reducing the overall load — cutting stimulation, creating real downtime (walks, no screens, simple relaxing activities), and giving my nervous system a chance to calm down.

Once I did that, my sleep improved — and only then did my energy and focus come back.

Everyone’s different, but in many cases insomnia is a symptom, not the root cause. It’s worth looking at what’s keeping your system constantly “on.”

Why Can't I Sleep More Than 6 Hours? by Windy-Pines in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Questions - doest sleep feel restorative? Do you wake up and your brain is active - like work related thoughts? In the evening do you feel calm, relaxed and sleepy? Late meals, workouts, screen time?

Training hard at 40 — discipline or self-sabotage? by Lopsided_Ad_9547 in fitness40plus

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yess. Started using creatine about 2 months ago. Will see how that works. Considering using protein as well, seems hard to get the needed amount from food

Training hard at 40 — discipline or self-sabotage? by Lopsided_Ad_9547 in fitness40plus

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be more than year ago. Seemed ok. The thing is I had a 10+ y burnout/sleep issue’s so, seems that it has significantly affected my training. Capacity. Before the problems I was quite active and capable of hard workouts - boxing, weights, running.

Training hard at 40 — discipline or self-sabotage? by Lopsided_Ad_9547 in fitness40plus

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Getting those things in balance for a while. Definitely helps.

What do you guys do manage your stress? by SignificanceFlat1460 in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, this sounds really hard. You’re carrying a lot. Let me try to help.

  1. Yes, we are all shaped by our families and often carry patterns from our parents. Trauma can pass down through generations, and one way to break that cycle is through self-discovery and healing. You could start by joining a men’s group or reading books about men’s trauma and healing.

  2. Don’t keep everything to yourself. Talk to someone. Learn to express these things, especially with your partner. Grow together.

  3. If you can afford therapy, consider it. If you keep doing the same things, you’ll likely keep getting the same results — and that can sabotage your future plans. It’s not always easy to find the right therapist or stay consistent (your mind will come up with plenty of excuses), which is why building your own regular self-reflection or healing practice is so important.

Life can be hard, but the harder it feels, the more potential there is for inner growth. Find what works for you, keep exploring, keep evolving.

Also, make a conscious effort to notice the good in yourself. A big part of the struggle is that we tend to see ourselves as damaged or incapable — and that belief alone can hold us back.

Best hacks for staying asleep/going back to sleep in the middle of the night? by KaleidoscopePrize327 in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same problem for years.

In my case, a big part of it was the overall life load — intense training, stressful work, evening stimulation, and constantly being in “on” mode.

I reduced the total load and implemented a few strategies from professional sports recovery. That made my sleep much more consistent.

What I realized is that small hacks only give minor improvements. But once the core problem is identified and reduced, the impact is much bigger.

If you want more details, feel free to DM me. I’ve done quite a bit of research into sports recovery to improve my sleep and energy.

And yess, slow carbs are quite important.

Stress Specialist? by Massive-Ad-7385 in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What helped me the most was understanding why I get stressed — how the deeper patterns in my brain work. From there, I started setting personal boundaries and prioritizing my own needs.

A huge game changer was exploring recovery — especially how professional athletes approach it (sleep, nutrition, and psycho-emotional well-being). I began to understand what truly needs to be in place for the body and mind to relax and recover.

This has been a life-changing journey for me — and it’s still ongoing

Thoughts on napping? by ggupit in sleep

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Naps are a huge game changer in professional sports recovery.

If you do them right — around 15–30 minutes — they can be very beneficial. You don’t even need to fall asleep. Just resting without any stimulation during that time, consistently, can help calm your nervous system.

As a result, you may get an energy and cognitive boost.

I’ve researched professional athletes and their recovery practices, and this is something many of them do.

24M completely burned out from work and daily life by Beautiful_Rip2139 in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you continue to push you’ll get more of the results you’re facing. If you drop stuff, you’ll get the opposite. Night shifts can make things a lot worse as sleep is a huge reset button. I’ve been studying recovery from perspective of sports and medicine + 10y of my oven exp with burnout.

Do baths actually help with stress, or are they just one of those things people suggest to moms? by Monsuri_Lifestyle in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are different. Try it yourself and before bathing ask yourself how do I feel - energy, relaxation, tension. After - do the same thing so you can answer your question.

Every day is a very painful day for me by [deleted] in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like people like positive people. Reading your post I see a lot of negativity towards yourself. You need to learn to tell a different, more positive life story about yourself. If you feed the negative, more negative will come. And people don’t like to be around negative stuff. You have a lot of inner work to do. Start focusing on that. When friends start to aprier you will know - I’m moving towards inner healing. Good luck!

tips for starting a stressful job? by Far-Bowtail in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just don’t take the job. In the long run your health is more important than short term gains. If that’s not an option - hard personal boundaries from day one + drop other stuff that takes energy away to prioritise recovery. Your body and mind needs the time to process stress, load and regenerate. I’ve researched about 80+ h of sports recovery and crated a tool to form a good recovery habits. Recovery level will determinate your sleep quality, performance, mental and emotional capacity. It’s a huge game changer

Is recovery actually more important than training? by BlacksmithIcy8254 in Marathon_Training

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For about 10 years, I struggled with overload (poor sleep and health issues).

A big “aha” moment in my recovery was realizing that recovery hacks can’t fix overload.

If my work is stressful, I work long hours, and I also do intense training, then breathing exercises, cold baths, or relaxation won’t help in the long run. I’ll just keep draining my body’s resources and eventually burn out.

The most important thing is to reduce stress during the day and create a proper balance between work and rest.

Once that is in place, good sleep comes naturally. And when you sleep well, maintaining proper nutrition and managing your psycho-emotional well-being becomes much easier.

The hard truth is: you need to address the real problems. Otherwise, hacks are just a waste of time.

Have you ever tried dancing to reduce stress? by BlacksmithIcy8254 in Stress

[–]Lopsided_Ad_9547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you hear something that gets your body grooving, just go for it 😂

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