What food/supplements when taken before bedtime can help me to wake up earlier the next morning?

[Truthfully]

I always have to laze in bed for half an hour in the morning before I wake up because I just feel so lethargic regardless of what time I sleep the night before.I hate myself for this.But once I wake up,I no longer feel tired at all.Is there a problem with my body or is it normal?All answers are greatly appreciated.

[Red_Arrow]

*Choose* to wake up! When you first awaken, you have been making the choice to laze in bed. Once you actually get up and move about, you no longer feel tired at all. So get up and get moving right away and you will no longer feel tired at all (your words).

On my off (non-work) days, I have a hard time getting going. On work days (or any other when I need an early start) I bounce out of bed as soon as the alarm goes off and am immediately good to go.

[NotJustAnotherGuy]

It's normal. You just have to stand up and turn the light on.. it's a mental thing not a physical thing.

You can get a very loud obnoxious alarm or have someone flicker the lights for you.. because they will both piss you off and usually you'll get right up if you're mad.

[nermalinda]

you might try decreasing carbs a tiny bit during the day, especially refined carbs or sugars.

if your diet contains too much of these, your body will produce more serotonin than you can use up during the night and that's why you feel groggy.

You still need carbs, just evaluate if you might need to trade some out for a bit more protein or veggies.

[Truthfully]

I didn't know rhat carbs also produce serotonin.Lol.I have a friend who is taking an anti-depressant(Prozac) because his doctor said that it would help his brain to produce serotonin which would stop his obsessive-compulsive disorder.

I really like your answer.What specific carbs do you suggest that I avoid?Thanks.

[Truthfully]

*that*

[nermalinda]

Just look at what you normally eat. If there's lots of candy or sugar, then try cutting that in half and replace it with non sugary foods. If you don't eat sugar, then look at things like white bread and pasta. Basically, if you have carbs like 6 times a day, cut it down to like 4, but replace it with other foods like protein or veggies or even fats, and see what happens.

[Truthfully]

Besides fish,what other food are good sources of protein?

[nermalinda]

greek yogurt, cheese, milk, beef, chicken, tofu, beans