Wednesday, February 6, 2013

If Your Belly is Growing, Take a Look at Your Quality of Sleep

By James, Sarah


It is crucial to understand that sleep plays an important role when considering quick weight loss tips. Studies have shown that if you get less than 4 hrs of sleep each night, long term, you have a 70% greater chance of being obese. And even if you're just getting 6 hrs of sleep, even that so-called "normal" sleep pattern leads to slower metabolism, high calorie food cravings and fat deposits around the midsection. Addressing your sleep issues is vital for balancing your weight.

Why does a lack of sleep cause weight gain? when you don't get enough sleep, your body will become mores stressed. The stress leads to increased insulin and cortisol levels which cause your body to enter a fat storage mode.

Try these tips to help you sleep more soundly and decrease your body's stress response:

*Don't fall asleep in front of the TV; it causes chemical changes in your brain that interrupt your sleeping patterns

- Be sure you are comfortable in bed; you'll also want the room to be as dark and cool as possible

x It's best not to eat before you go to sleep; in fact allowing three hours to pass without eating is optimal

*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.

- Hop into the hot tub before going to bed!

- Hypnotic or relaxation CD's will help you get into a relaxed state

If you snore heavily, have difficulty breathing, or need to lose 100lbs or more, you might have sleep apnea. It's impossible to lose weight if you're suffering from sleep apnea so please see your doctor immediately to get tested. A healthy weight loss diet will include many factors outside of simply what goes into your food.




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