Launch WEIGHT LOSS… in BED?
It’s by far the MOST frustrating and aggravating part of losing weight…
You EXERCISE and MOVE until your blue in the face and sweating buckets…
But the scale number either STOPS dropping downward… or the weight COMES BACK!
It’s no wonder so many people throw in the towel on their weight loss journey.
But what if I told you there’s a common missing link—found in your bedroom—that can help you get back in track?
You’re told you need to MOVE if you want to lose weight—which is absolutely true.
But so many people forget the other variable 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 study from the University of Copenhagen in Sweden 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 sleep quality) added about 1.2-1.3 points back onto their BMI. This could equate to 10 or more extra pounds!
And don’t discount exercise, because it does help. Those who got about two hours of exercise a week slept better—another benefit of regular activity.
So, just like exercise and diet, you have to 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.”
