A healthy weight loss diet will take into consideration all kinds of fat triggers, versus simply outlining a food eating program. You might be surprised to learn that you will have a 70% chance of being obese over time if you get less than four hours of sleep every night, on average. At least recent studies have shown this fact. A sleep pattern of only six hours will increase food cravings, increase fat deposits around your middle section and a lower metabolism.
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:
*Don't fall asleep in front of the TV; it causes chemical changes in your brain that interrupt your sleeping patterns
x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable 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
*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.
- 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.
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.
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:
*Don't fall asleep in front of the TV; it causes chemical changes in your brain that interrupt your sleeping patterns
x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable 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
*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.
- 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.
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.
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