If Your Belly Is Growing, Take A Look At Your Quality Of Sleep
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.
What are the scientific reasons that sleep problems cause obesity or weight gain? When you suffer from sleep deprivation, your body will see increased levels of cortisol and of insulin. Both hormones trigger your fat programs which will cause your body to enter a 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
*Make sure it's cool, comfortable and as dark 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
x Try a hot shower or bath before night time
*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.
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.
