If Your Belly is Growing, Take a Look at Your Quality of Sleep

By Frances, Lillian G.


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.

What are the scientific reasons that sleep problems cause obesity or weight gain? When you suffer from sleep deprivation, your body will see increased levels of cortisol and of insulin. Both hormones trigger your fat programs which will cause your body to enter a 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:

- Never watch TV right before you fall asleep, because it actually alters your brain chemicals that cause poor sleep patterns

*Make sure it's cool, comfortable and as dark 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

x Try a hot shower or bath before night time

*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.

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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