The “sedentary trick” to SPEED UP weight loss
It’s by far the MOST frustrating and aggravating part of losing weight…
No, it’s not the meticulous dieting… or the grueling exercise.
It’s when the scale finally starts tipping in your favor… the pounds either suddenly STOP dropping… or start COMING BACK with a vengeance!
It’s enough to make anyone want to give up.
But today I’ve got the missing link to keep this from happening.
It’s not another fad diet… gimmicky exercise gadget… or working out MORE.
It’s backed by science… and believe it or not, it starts by slowing down and NOT moving!
Too many people forget the missing link to maintaining a healthy weight – SLEEP.
Sleep is your body’s built-in recovery tool that supports a healthy diet by absorbing nutrients. And it bolsters an active lifestyle by aiding in muscle and cardiovascular recovery.
Getting quality sack time is a critical part of your weight loss program along with diet and exercise.
And here’s the proof.
A recent study examined dieters who lost weight, then were given some combination of exercise classes along with either a weight loss drug or a placebo.
Who lost more weight?
NONE OF THEM!
The researchers who led the study said the reason for success or failure actually came down to sleep more than anything else.
Poor sleepers (classified as the folks who slept too little, or just didn’t have good sleep quality) added about 1.2-1.3 points back onto their BMI. This could equate to 10 or more extra pounds!
Don’t discount exercise, because it does help. Those who got about two hours of exercise a week also got better sleep – another benefit of regular activity.
So, just like exercise and diet, you gotta make sleep a priority. Do your best to get to sleep at the same time each night, and stay away from screens at least an hour before bed.
If that doesn’t do the trick, consider melatonin supplements. They’ll help you get into that optimal sleep done – for optimal recovery.
To restful nights and healthy weight,
Sarah Reagan
Sources:
Study Finds. “Poor sleep prevents dieters from keeping the weight off.” 5/6/22.
https://www.studyfinds.org/poor-sleep-keeping-weight-off/
