Why your sleep probably isn’t great

I’ve noticed that when people sleep poorly, they rarely look at the habits affecting it — they just assume, “I didn’t sleep well… again.”

Most people treat bad sleep as random.

But in reality, it’s usually being influenced by a few small habits that stack up over time.

Here are some real reasons your sleep might be off:

1. You’re under-eating

During fat loss, it’s common to push calories too low for too long.

That constant low-energy state keeps your body more alert than relaxed, which can make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Focus on getting enough protein and fiber at your last meal to keep hunger and restlessness down overnight.

2. You’re stressed…

This one is a little harder to control.

Work deadlines. Family stuff. Life.

Stress adds up quickly and unfortunately our sleep can be the one to take the hit.

Learn a few nightly habits to turn your brain off:

• Journaling or Gratitude

• Prayer

• A calm show you enjoy

• Reading a book

These small activities can help get your mind off the stresses of life and allow you a peaceful sleep.

3. Inconsistent schedule

This is super common. Sleeping at 10pm one night and 1am the next is messing you up.

It affects your overall sleep routine but can also affect your hunger spikes the next day.

Pick a repeatable bedtime and I promise you it will help.

4. Blue-light and Your Phone

You probably knew this one was coming.

Bright screens late at night can delay when you feel sleepy and reduce overall sleep quality.

Buy some simple blue light glasses. If you want my recommendation, get some that are orange.

5. Caffeine (yeah… I went there)

Caffeine can stay in your system for much longer than most people realize.

You might feel tired — but still struggle to fall asleep.

Try and limit the amount of afternoon coffee you have. I try and keep an 8-10 hour difference between the last sip of caffeine I have and when my bedtime will be.

The takeaway

If your sleep isn’t great, it’s not impossible to fix it.

It’s usually a sign that something else needs adjusting in your life.

Those small changes compound.

Better sleep → Better recover → Better workouts → Better life

And that’s the goal.

Coaching Offer

If you thought that “Online Coaching” means you only get a workout program and a list of foods to avoid - I’m happy to tell you that you are mistaken.

My goal is to help improve all aspects of your health that can be changed through small, realistic habit changes — including sleep, stress, and recovery.

I want your lifestyle to be enjoyable, not exhausting.

If that seems like something you’re interested in, click the link below and book a call with me.