A Large Belly Might Be Caused by Sleep Issues

By Adrienne, Cora


A healthy weight loss diet will consider many factors in addition to the foods that you consume. For example, you want to be sure to get enough sleep in order to prevent weight gain. the typical six hours of sleep per night will actually cause your metabolism to decrease, and it will increase food cravings according to recent studies. If you get even less sleep, say four hours per night, you will increase your chance of obesity to 70%.

So what happens, biologically, when you don't sleep well? Sleep deprivation puts your body in a chronic state of stress. Stress elevates cortisol levels and stimulates insulin secretion, which activates your FAT programs and puts your body in 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:

x Falling asleep with the television on is a no-no; it wil affect your sleep because of the brain chemicals that are altered

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

- Skip the late evening snacks, in fact it's best to stop eating at least three hours before bed time

- Avoid caffeinated drinks, especially in the afternoon and evening; drink herbal tea instead

*Take hot a bath or shower before bed

*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.

Look for patterns of sleep apnea and see a doctor to get tested and address the issue. Signs to look for include heavy breathing, snoring and obesity. you won't lose weight if you have sleep apnea. These quick weight loss tips should help you in achieving your weight loss goals.




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