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Ditch the drowsy driving

Posted on Aug 21st 2008 7:30AM by Jacki Donaldson

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss

We've been talking lots about the importance of sleep lately. No wonder -- sleep is some potent stuff, strong enough to keep us healthy, keep our minds sharp, keep us thin. It can also keep us safe on the roads -- Laura even says so here.

Drowsy driving is a real health risk. Thanks to the National Safety Council, here are some tips for staying alert behind the wheel.

Get plenty of sleep before you get on the road.
If you feel tired, stop in a safe area and rest. Don't pull over at the side of the road, though.
Don't drive between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m.
For long trips, start driving early in the morning and share driving duties with a buddy.
Keep the temperature inside the car cool and comfortable.
Drive with your head up, shoulders back, and legs flexed at about a 45 degree angle.
Take a break every 100 miles, get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and have a healthy snack -- see gallery for some ideas.
11 snacks under 200 calories(click thumbnails to view gallery)

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kmeyer19 8-21-2008 @ 11:42AM

I wish I would have read this post before you MADE me stay up 2 nights until 2 am.....You knew I had to make that 4 hour drive back home......However I did eat the almonds you gave me--that helped and I did stop to eat finally.

Oh, but the trip was worth it!

Jacki 8-21-2008 @ 11:43AM

At least I supplemented the drowsy driving with a healthy snack! Good girl for eating your almonds ... and for working your butt off on the hotel treadmill!

Jacki