Nearly Forgot: Diet Changes

Another popular idea at the moment is that vegans might have an easier time adapting to this schedule. Since I'm weak I don't think I can manage a vegan diet but I've cut out pretty much all meat except fish (occasionally). I'm still eating dairy as well (mainly in the form of cheese. I love cheese).

In addition to a mostly vegetarian diet, I'm also trying to drink more water. Keeping well hydrated is always a good idea and since I'm going to be awake more hours of the day it's even more important.

I haven't completely decided yet, but for the first day or two I think I'm going to try eating most of my meals shortly before each nap. This is for two reasons:

1. I get sleepy after eating (even on this more vegetarian diet, though not quite as badly as I used to)
2. Although you're not supposed to eat before a long sleep I figure 20 minute naps won't hurt

Lastly I'm going to try eating something during each of my 4 hour waking blocks (in other words, eating shortly before each nap). This should spread out my energy throughout the day. Plus eating smaller meals more frequently is supposedly healthier anyway. This seems like a good balance.

But as with everything... We'll see.