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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

If Your Belly Is Growing, Take A Look At Your Quality Of Sleep

By Frances, S. Trevor


A healthy weight loss diet will consider many factors in addition to the foods that you consume. For example, you want to be sure to get enough sleep in order to prevent weight gain. the typical six hours of sleep per night will actually cause your metabolism to decrease, and it will increase food cravings according to recent studies. If you get even less sleep, say four hours per night, you will increase your chance of obesity to 70%.

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.

Just a few small changes in your evening habits can improve your ability to sleep soundly. Here are some tips to get you started:

x Falling asleep with the television on is a no-no; it wil affect your sleep because of the brain chemicals that are altered

x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable 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

- Avoid caffeinated drinks, especially in the afternoon and evening; drink herbal tea instead

- Hop into the hot tub before going to bed!

x Falling asleep to relaxation Cd's will help your sleep patterns throughout the night

Look for patterns of sleep apnea and see a doctor to get tested and address the issue. Signs to look for include heavy breathing, snoring and obesity. you won't lose weight if you have sleep apnea. These quick weight loss tips should help you in achieving your weight loss goals.




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