Who knew, but just recently I have run across a couple of article that are saying not sleeping the correct amount of hours a night can hinder the progress for weight loss. UGH! it does seem that most of my generation is having some of these sleepless nights--if it is not kids, then it is the swirling mind or the bathroom.
Hunger, it seems when we do not get enough sleep, a person will continual release cortisol hormone that tends to make us feel hungry. When we sleep this hormone is not released. MAkes since, because I know that if I am up and about, I feel hungry.
To help keep our energy levels up, our bodies need the deep sleep mode. Also it seems that deep sleep promotes the growth hormone, therefore less sleep reduces the ability to lose fat and grow muscle. WOW
Loss of sleep increases the storage of fats and blood sugar.
We know that lack of sleep ==lake of energy but it also decreases the burning of calories. IT seems our body tends to want to hoard fat which is do not want.
So what--try to take a look at your sleep patterns. According to the articles, sleeping less really does not equate to more hours in the day-you are just tired for longer.
Eat healthy regular exercise bedtime rituals peaceful environment more hours for sleep
DON"T (according to articles) go to bed hungry do not nap(unless you are older) watch the intake of nicotine, alcohol and caffeine Don't lie in bed restless if you can not sleep(makes it worse)
Move to another room, read, watch boring TV show RELAX and then try again.
LISTEN to your body!!!
Anyone have any bedtime or middle of the night routines that might help? Share please!
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