SLEEP AND WEIGHT LOSE....

Get Enough Sleep

You may be shocked to find out that actually getting enough sleep helps you lose weight. Around 40% percent of Americans get just six hours of sleep or fewer per night, according to a recent Gallup poll. The groggy mornings and a cranky attitude aren't the only side effects of insufficient sleep, as missing sleep can also lead to weight gain. In fact, an analysis by researchers at Columbia University found that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are heavier, gain more weight over time, and have a harder time losing weight! So if you're trying to slim down or shape up, hitting the sack is just as important as sweating at the gym.

Depriving yourself of sleep can cause a lot more stress on your body than you think! The two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, regulate your feelings of hunger and fullness. Without enough sleep, these two hormones can act up, causing you to think you are hungry when you aren't. This can create an environment for overeating, and potential weight gain. Make sure you have enough sleep each night to keep your hormones functioning properly.