mardi 2 juillet 2013

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

By V., Jenny


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.

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.

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

- 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

- Skip the late evening snacks, in fact it's best to stop eating at least three hours before bed time

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

- Hop into the hot tub before going to bed!

*Listen to my evening visualization CD as you are going to sleep at night. It is designed to put you in a deep state of sleep.

Be sure that you don't have sleep apnea because it will sabotage your weight loss efforts. If you are more than 100 pounds over weight, or you snore or breathe heavy during sleep, then ask your doctor about getting tested. We hope these quick weight loss tips are of assistance, and will help you in your weight management goals.




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