There are millions of Americans, and probably millions around the world who resolve to lose weight each and every day, and did you know that success may hinge on how much they sleep? Why because sleep loss may increase hunger and affect the body's metabolism, which will make it more difficult to maintain or lose weight.
Sleep loss has been shown to affect the secretion of cortisol (I am sure you have probably heard of cortisol from those weight loss pills on TV) , it is a hormone that regulates appetite. As a result, when you lose sleep you may continue to feel hungry despite the fact you have had adequate food intake. Sleep loss can mess up your body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates that can cause high blood levels of glucose, a basic sugar. To much glucose promotes the overproduction of insulin and promote the storage of body fat, and can also lead to insulin resistance, a critical feature of adult-onset diabetes.
It is critical that if you are looking to improve your health and lose weight and that you also look at getting more sleep. You must look at the quality as well as quanity, you should plan to get 8 hours, and before going to sleep you need to be at peace thinking pleasant thoughts maybe of someone you love. If you go to bed and are mad, upset, or thinking about work, your quality of sleep will suffer.
Remember good sleep habits are critical to the success of any weight management plan.
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