Is it true that lacking in sleep can affect weight loss? Well, according to recent studies, sleep and weight could be tied together!
Research suggests when you are sleep deprived, the metabolism slows down and you actually crave foods that are not good for you like sugary, salty, fatty foods; and you eat more than you should or larger portions.
Read the full article tweeted @MyFastWeightLos if you are interested to know why lacking in sleep can affect your weight loss effort.
In order not to let your weight loss effort affected by the lack of sleep, here are Tips on How to Achieve Recommended 8 Hours’ Sleep at Night:
- No caffeine after noon.
- Exercise during the day instead of closer to bedtime — exercise no less than four hours before bedtime.
- Use the bedroom only for sleeping and sex, and make it as comfortable as possible with the room temperature and bedding.
- Don’t force sleep. If you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes get up and find a relaxing activity until you start to feel sleepy then try again.
- Don’t go to bed hungry. Eat a light meal or have a warm non-caffeinated drink.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day so the body can get into a regular cycle.
- Avoid alcohol in the evening. Alcohol disturbs sleep cycles.
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