Did you know that people who get fewer than 7 hours of sleep in a night tend to have a higher BMI ( Body Mass Index ) than those who get enough zzzzzs?
According to Fitness magazine, it's possible to shed some of that excess weight simply by snoozing more each night.
How is this possible, you ask? Well first of all when you're short on sleep, your body produces more cortisol (the stress hormone that causes you to carry weight in your midsection). The higher your cortisol levels are, the more fat your body "hangs onto for survival."
Secondly, when you don't get enough rest at night, your brain is obviously exhausted the next day...between trying to balance the stresses of work and the difficulty of trying to function at your best for even the smallest of tasks. When you're this tired, you are less likely to make smart lifestyle choices about what you eat, or even whether to hit the gym after work.
Lots of sleep-deprived people may even notice their cravings for carbohydrates (or fattening foods) increases dramatically, because your brain and your body are desperate for fuel...to give you the energy you could have received from a good night's rest! Health experts at Fitness magazine say if you hit the pillow earlier at night and get more sleep, "you'll have fewer cravings for rich, fatty foods."
So here's the plan of action... Turn off your TV one hour earlier, put your phone on silent, and leave the Facebook news feed alone. When you "hit the sack," allow your brain to unwind, and lull you into 'Dreamland." Not only will you feel way more refreshed when that annoying alarm goes off in the AM, you may also find yourself shedding some weight in a matter of weeks.
No, this isn't a dream...Try it and see if it works for you!
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