A healthy weight loss diet will take into consideration all kinds of fat triggers, versus simply outlining a food eating program. You might be surprised to learn that you will have a 70% chance of being obese over time if you get less than four hours of sleep every night, on average. At least recent studies have shown this fact. A sleep pattern of only six hours will increase food cravings, increase fat deposits around your middle section and a lower metabolism.
So what happens, biologically, when you don't sleep well? Sleep deprivation puts your body in a chronic state of stress. Stress elevates cortisol levels and stimulates insulin secretion, which activates your FAT programs and puts your body in fat storage mode.
Try these tips to help you sleep more soundly and decrease your body's stress response:
- Never watch TV right before you fall asleep, because it actually alters your brain chemicals that cause poor sleep patterns
x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable as possible
*If possible, avoid eating anything 3 hours before bed
*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.
x Try a hot shower or bath before night time
- 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.
So what happens, biologically, when you don't sleep well? Sleep deprivation puts your body in a chronic state of stress. Stress elevates cortisol levels and stimulates insulin secretion, which activates your FAT programs and puts your body in fat storage mode.
Try these tips to help you sleep more soundly and decrease your body's stress response:
- Never watch TV right before you fall asleep, because it actually alters your brain chemicals that cause poor sleep patterns
x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable as possible
*If possible, avoid eating anything 3 hours before bed
*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.
x Try a hot shower or bath before night time
- 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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