Are sleepless nights slowing down your weight loss?
Sleepless Nights Stop Progress
Getting plenty of sleep is essential in successful weight loss. Recent medical studies show that sleep loss can increase hunger and affect body’s metabolism in a way that makes weight loss more difficult.
Do’s
· Eat a healthy and well balanced diet.
· Establish a regular exercise routine 3-4 times per week, and do it well before bedtime.
· Try pre-bedtime rituals that relax you – warm baths, light reading, listening to calming music or recorded nature sounds.
Don’ts
· Don’t go to bed hungry, but don’t eat a big meal right before bedtime.
· Don’t nap in the daytime if you have sleeping problems at night.
· Don’t take caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol from the late afternoon and beyond.
