By Black, James
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%.
Why does a lack of sleep cause weight gain? when you don't get enough sleep, your body will become mores stressed. The stress leads to increased insulin and cortisol levels which cause your body to enter a fat storage mode.
Just a few small changes in your evening habits can improve your ability to sleep soundly. Here are some tips to get you started:
*Don't fall asleep in front of the TV; it causes chemical changes in your brain that interrupt your sleeping patterns
*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
*Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.
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.
If you snore heavily, have difficulty breathing, or need to lose 100lbs or more, you might have sleep apnea. It's impossible to lose weight if you're suffering from sleep apnea so please see your doctor immediately to get tested. A healthy weight loss diet will include many factors outside of simply what goes into your food.
