samedi 6 juillet 2013

Bad Sleep Patterns Will Lead To Weight Gain

By Bruce, Robert


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.

The good news is you can improve the quality and quantity of your sleep by making a few simple changes. Here are some quick tips:

x Falling asleep with the television on is a no-no; it wil affect your sleep because of the brain chemicals that are altered

- Be sure you are comfortable in bed; you'll also want the room to be as dark and cool 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

x Caffeinated drinks including black, green and white tea will affect your sleep patterns negatively if consumed in the afternoon

- Hop into the hot tub before going to bed!

- Hypnotic or relaxation CD's will help you get into a relaxed state

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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