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Can I go back to sleep?

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It’s been a nutty day at work — actually, it’s been a nutty few weeks.  But I finally finished a HUGE project and the chances that I’ll get to take that vacation at the end of the week are looking BRIGHT!

 

Have you noticed that you are hungrier when you’re running on less sleep?  I chowed down on a Wasa cracker with hummus around 9:30.

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And for lunch, I made a healthy pizza:

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The pizza was really a Flat Out wrap with pasta sauce, cheese, zucchini, onion, and green pepper.  So GOOD!

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Plus, carrots:

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And dates for "dessert."

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  • Cait (Cait's Plate) July 21, 2009, 9:16 am

    THAT PIZZA LOOKS SO GOOD!

    And I couldn't agree with you more about being hungrier on less sleep. I HATE that!

    Glad the huge project is over and that you have a vacation on the horizon!

  • Erica July 21, 2009, 9:21 am

    Such a cute pic of the puppers! Yes, I always feel much more hungry when I'm tired (like today!). Congrats on finishing up the project and I am keeping my fingers crossed that you get to take some time off. Love flat out pizzas- totally delicious 🙂 Keep pushing through the day!

  • Spotty Prep July 21, 2009, 9:22 am

    Sweet little sleepy pups! I love Paula Dean, too. I've eaten at the restaurant 3 times 🙂

  • Mel @ She Runs Brooklyn July 21, 2009, 9:24 am

    I'm definitely hungrier w/ less sleep. I've read about and it can be linked to the way your body regulates hormones when it's tired (sorry I can't be more scientific about it!).

    I'm also SO much hungrier after a big run.

  • Red Head, Yellow Dog July 21, 2009, 9:25 am

    haha I've always said I wish Paula Dean was my crazy Aunt!! I would love visiting her!

    she was on wait wait don't tell me one week and it was HILARIOUS!!! she was quizzed about tofu. I highly suggest looking up that show!

  • Mandy July 21, 2009, 9:28 am

    Such a cute pic of your pup!!

    YES… I am always hungrier when I'm low on sleep.. .which has been the past week for me!

    Your pizza looks so yummy!

  • runnerskitchen July 21, 2009, 9:32 am

    I think the hunger hormones grehlin and leptin increase when you are running on less sleep, so it makes sense that you are hungrier! I also love Paula Deen – I'm a pretty healthy eater, but her butter-rich recipes always look SO good 🙂

  • hopskipleap July 21, 2009, 9:42 am

    I'm craving pizza now! wow that looks good!

    I really do think I'm MORE of a bottomless pit when I'm running on little sleep… which reminds me, I need to do some catching up!

    p.s check out my giveaway! Or, could you possibly mention it in one of your posts?
    Thanks so much!
    Keri
    http://www.hopskipleap.wordpress.com

  • whitsgettingfit July 21, 2009, 10:02 am

    I love your pizza! Flat Out Pizza is one of my faves!

  • Erin July 21, 2009, 10:03 am

    Hi puppies! Yep, I eat more when I'm tired. That's a phenom looking little pizza, girl.

  • Sarah July 21, 2009, 10:05 am

    I love pizzas on FlatOuts. Soo good, and soo easy!

  • Lisa M July 21, 2009, 10:13 am

    Caitlin –
    Would you be able to share some of your grocery lists?
    I think it would benefit and give great ideas to those of us trying to limit our meat intake and eat a healthier diet:)
    Thanks!

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point July 21, 2009, 10:14 am

    lisa – check out http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2009/02/reader-question-and-answer-grocery-list.html

    just replace "deli meat" and "chicken" with "beans" and "tofu" LOL

  • Peanut Butter Swirl July 21, 2009, 10:26 am

    I find that I am usually hungrier too! I think it has something to do with lepitn levels being thrown off?

    yummy pizza 🙂

  • Danica's Daily July 21, 2009, 10:27 am

    My hunger totally spirals out of control when I am sleep deprived. I think they actually have some kind of research that says it throws off the hunger signals in your body or something.

    That pizza looks amazing! I want pizza for lunch now…

    Thanks for the Vote for my Dessert Shout Out! I need votes to get my lead back! I really appreciate it!

  • jenngirl July 21, 2009, 10:30 am

    My hunger cues are definitely thrown off when I'm running on less sleep…it's a balance thing I guess.

    So many exciting things in the blogworld this week!

  • Emily (A Nutritionist Eats) July 21, 2009, 10:31 am

    I would love to have that pizza right now…. 🙂

  • brandi July 21, 2009, 10:45 am

    i love flat out pizzas! great lunch, and I do eat more when I'm stressed or working super hard.

    i'm glad you got the big project done!

  • Anna July 21, 2009, 10:50 am

    Have you ever read Paula Dean's magazine? You might like it since you enjoy her show.
    I find if I stay up late I am always looking for a late night snack whereas if I just went to bed at my usual time I wouldn't be any hungrier in the morning than normal
    -www.annaseats.com

  • RhodeyGirl/Sabrina July 21, 2009, 10:55 am

    this is friday for you right??? enjoy your time off!!!

    i always eat WAY more when i am tired. i think subconsciously i think the fuel will fuel me but really it just makes me more tired hahaha

  • Angharad July 21, 2009, 11:02 am

    Love love love the healthy pizza! Sounds like just what I'm craving right now…shame I just had lunch!

  • Shannon (The Daily Balance) July 21, 2009, 11:32 am

    awesome za! Flatouts make the best bases for pizza!

  • Kathy (Moving Beyond Perfection) July 21, 2009, 11:36 am

    It actually makes sense scientifically that you are more hungry on the days you get less sleep. Inadequate sleep results in lower levels of leptin, which is the chemical responsible for suppressing appetite. Not to mention that if you're awake for longer hours, you have more hours during the day to become hungry. Less sleep is actually associated with higher rates of obesity on average. So- in sum, sleep is good! 🙂

  • roseyrebecca July 21, 2009, 11:45 am

    I like topping an english muffin with a laughing cow cheese wedge and pasta sauce, then popping it in the toaster oven for a couple minutes! It tastes so good! But pizza on a flat out wrap looks awesome as well! 🙂

  • Niki July 21, 2009, 11:51 am

    I love flat out wrap pizzas! I make them all the time!!

  • Eve July 21, 2009, 12:13 pm

    I love homemade pizza! I usually prefer it on whole wheat pita or english muffin – YUM!

  • fittingbackin July 21, 2009, 12:19 pm

    our little flatout pizza looks fab! I've YET to find these wraps. come on – they're somewhere in Atlanta fo sho!

  • Kristi (sweet cheeks) July 21, 2009, 12:28 pm

    I am always hungrier when i don't sleep well! And I already eat a lot so it's definitely important that I get my sleep, lol!

  • My Sensei July 21, 2009, 1:00 pm

    That pizza looks soooo good. Full of veggies and extra crispy…just the way I like it!

    I am with you on the less sleep/more hungrier.

  • Leah July 21, 2009, 1:18 pm

    Caitlin,

    That pizza looks great! What temp and how long did you bake it??! I want to make one tonight!

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point July 21, 2009, 2:39 pm

    leah – 350 10 minutes

  • tponz July 21, 2009, 3:01 pm

    LOVE those flat out wraps- i like to brush mine with EVOO and sprinkle with kosher salt and bake it to make pita chips for dipping in my carrot soup or split pea soup- or hummus or anything! the pizza looks AWESOMEEEEEE…. and dates are right down my alley too— knowing like cutting open a date and sticking in some PB or AB- divineeee

  • THE ACTORS DIET July 21, 2009, 3:12 pm

    always hungrier without sleep – well, hungrier for sugar.

  • runjen July 21, 2009, 3:36 pm

    YES! I am absolutely starving all day when I haven't gotten enough sleep.

  • Lindsey July 21, 2009, 5:03 pm

    I've been stalking your blog for a long time, but I just decided to hop in and say hello for the first time. Apparently I'm feeling brave today. 😉

  • Leslie Elizabeth July 21, 2009, 5:20 pm

    that pizza looks amazing!

    also, i am having a gracie's gear giveaway on my site. you should check it out. i am sure you have heard of the brand, but i love it.

    check it out here:

    http://lovejackson.blogspot.com/2009/07/gracies-gear-giveaway-round-2.html

  • RunToFinish July 21, 2009, 5:45 pm

    ohh yum on the pizza, I love things that are so quick to put together!!

  • RunToFinish July 21, 2009, 5:46 pm

    oh yeah I have a tofu giveaway going in case you are interested!

  • Paige July 21, 2009, 5:55 pm

    OK, I'm drooling over your pizza. And I just ate!!

  • CALORIES DON'T HAVE FANGS!!! July 21, 2009, 6:27 pm

    Caitlin, you are definitely busy. I am so glad that you're able to take a few days off for yourself during the weekend. How is your stomach feeling? Are you stressed?

    I just wanted to let you know that I think you are an amazing blogger and inspiration for all of us! Thanks! (No pressure though; take some time off!)

  • Mel @ She Runs Brooklyn July 21, 2009, 6:39 pm

    BTW – can you believe I can't find flat out wraps anywhere?! My grocery store around the corner doesn't carry them, and the only other place I food shop is at Whole Foods. Grrr!

    Therefore.. I rarely eat wraps 🙁
    BUT if I had them, I'd hit up your pizza asap 🙂

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point July 21, 2009, 6:40 pm

    lindsay – Hiiiiii! 🙂

    calories – yes i am stress but i really appreciate your kind comments.

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