I started Atkins 10 days ago. I'm a stay at home mom and have 2 small children and normally wake up at 8:00 am. Since I've been on Atkins, I get up earlier. Today, I was out of bed at 5:30 am. Has anyone else experienced this? It is actually nice to to wake up to a peaceful home and listen to the birds chirp.

Angie

I have always been an early riser, but I seem to be more clear, more quickly, since going LC. Freedom from the carb hangover and fog, which was so constant I hardly noticed it was even there until it was gone.

Predawn is a really good time to write in a journal. Tristin Rainer (New Diary) and/or Julia Cameron (Artist's Way) are good sources of jounal-keeping suggestions.

Sleep seems to be deeper on LC, hence less is needed. Fewer wakeups during the night also helps.

It IS nice, isn't it? I haven't needed an alarm since about my third week into the diet. The more interesting point is: so you mean SUGAR was disrupting my sleep!?!?!?!

i don,t think i,ve slept past 6 o clock in the last 2 years.all l-cs fault.i used to like a lie in on a weekend but no more. i must admit that when i wake up i feel clear headed and full of energy. one of the perks i think. the mornings are the best time of the day.

Yeah, I have to get to work by 6am. Normally, I make it in just on time or a bit late. Since I've been on the diet, I am way early. The other day I came in 25 minutes early. Today, I came in 1 hour before I was due!!!! Can you believe it? I feel clear-headed and ready for the day. So, I have to credit it with lcing.

ciao
armana

I haven't had to set my alarm at all since starting low carbing. I used to push myself to get up by 10am now it is always 7-8am. Just can't sleep in anymore! Incredible.

Hi just started the diet on monday I wasnt waking any earlier but when I was being woke I was quite alert for me!! (not usually a morning Person)
Until today 7am I woke up to bright sunshine, done all the house work, hung up the washing had breakfast a nice soak in the bath, (and my hubby is still in bed) Its great havent felt this way in years

Energy, Energy, Energy!
Haven't changed anything except the LC way of living. Must be to blame! Keep it coming!