How I Fixed My Sleep & Low Energy: What I Wish I'd Known

Two things I'd been struggling with for years, my sleep and my energy, turned out to have the same root cause: low energy availability. I was underfueling by over 1,000 calories a day without knowing it, and what I discovered changed everything. In this live & unedited conversation, I'm sharing how I discovered I had low energy availability, what it was doing to my body, how I fixed my sleep after 10+ years, and the practical steps that finally helped. I'm a Peak Performance Coach and former athlete (DI and DII swimming and water polo - and 55+ competitions post-college). My superpower is synthesizing information across different fields and putting the puzzle pieces together, helping people live more successful, fulfilling lives in their career, their health, and their relationships. I'm not a nutritionist or a doctor. Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Nothing in this video is medical advice — always consult your own healthcare providers before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine. What I cover in this video: What low energy availability is and how I discovered I had it My body fat % kept going up even though I was working out harder The health metrics I track: resting heart rate, HRV, VO2 max, body fat % Why I was under-nourishing myself by 1,000+ calories a day without knowing it We were taught carbs are bad and now I know that's wrong Why women wake up at 4 AM and what it often causes it How eating more finally fixed my sleep after 10+ years of trying Why fasting doesn't work for women (and what to do instead) How to correct low energy availability: the full protocol (minimum 3 months) Why you have to pull back on intense workouts while recovering, and how to reintroduce them How to track your macros and calculate your actual caloric needs Why limiting beliefs around nourishment, rest, and worthiness show up in your body, your business, and your relationships The subconscious belief work that makes lasting change actually stick Sharing what's worked for me and what the research supports. Do your own research, work with your own providers, and advocate for yourself. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro 3:45 — My health timeline: body dysmorphia recovery & gut health 5:18 — Discovering low energy availability 6:52 — Sleep: 10+ years, the sleep study & what finally worked 10:33 — How to correct low energy availability 12:54 — Practical steps: track first, then calculate 15:21 — The bigger picture: limiting beliefs & nourishment 18:50 — Important: using AI for health research 19:50 — Final thoughts & support CALORIE CALCULATORS* MENTIONED: TDEE Calculator — tdeecalculator.org Strong Curves TDEE Calculator (for women) — strongcurves.com/tdee-calculator Legion Athletics TDEE Calculator — legionathletics.com/tdee-calculator *These tend to underestimate for active people — use as a starting point, not a ceiling. CALORIE & MACRO TRACKING APPS: Cronometer — cronometer.com (I use this; syncs with Apple Watch) MyFitnessPal — myfitnesspal.com EXPERTS I FOLLOW & TRUST - their Instagram handles: Dr. Stacy Sims (@drstacysims) — women's physiology & training Andrew Huberman (@hubermanlab) — neuroscience & performance Dan Garner (@dangarnernutrition) — nutrition & athlete performance The Funktional Nutritionist (@the.funktional.nutritionist) — functional nutrition Dr. Daniel Amen (@doc_amen) — brain health & psychiatry Melissa Lodge / FED Collaborative (@fed_collaborative) — female athlete health & sports nutrition Dr. Caroline Leaf (@drcarolineleaf) — neuroscience & neuroplasticity __________ ► If any of this resonated — and you think there might be some limiting beliefs around your body, your energy, or your worthiness to rest and receive nourishment — let's chat. Message me or book a call. I'd love to help! Send me a message on Instagram:   / lomyrick   Contact me: https://www.lomyrick.com/contact Book a 1:1 Session: https://calendly.com/lomyrick/90-min-... __________ Related Videos: I was under-fueling during hikes:    • I Was Under-Fueling During Hikes — Here’s ...   Breathing Techniques - Calm & Focus:    • The Only 2 Breathing Techniques You Need (...   Creatine for High Performers:    • Creatine for High Performers: Should you t...   __________ #health #womenshealth #sleepissues #sleep #lowenergy #feelingtired #performancenutrition #nutrition #highperformance