5 Rules To Lose Weight While You Sleep!

Sleep is a natural physiological state of mind and body which is characterized by a lowered level of consciousness, reduced heart rate, an inhibited perception of all environmental irritants and muscle relaxation. The main functions of sleep include the restoration of the organism, stimulation of the immune system, memory processing, consolidation of studied material and adaptation to illumination changes. But that’s not a complete list. Doctors and scientists say that sleep may become your best friend when it comes to weight loss. And here’s how you can do this.

1. Observe your diet. Obviously, becoming slim is impossible without normalization of your diet. And it is not only about what you eat, but also about when you eat. Overeating before bedtime is a straight road to weight gain as evidenced by a recent research. Your digestive system also needs a rest during the night, and this is why the metabolism slows down significantly in the late hours. Try not to eat 3-4 hours before going to bed if you want to lose your adipose tissue. It is also highly recommended to reduce smoking, alcohol usage and consumption of foods high in caffeine.
2. Stop over-exciting your nervous system. Other studies have shown that people who watch television or use other electronic devices in the late hours are more likely to become obese than people who don’t use any electronics before going to bed. And this connection is even stronger among children. The thing here is that your nervous system becomes over-excited and you don’t get enough rest. And we already know that sleep deprivation leads to being overweight.
3. Better results. A strong fitness partner can be the best motivator to work out harder. A study published in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology revealed that those who exercised with a more capable partner increased their plank time by 24 percent. The people you surround yourself with affect the way you think and behave. Thus, motivated people will only make you more motivated.
4. Go to bed every day at the exact same time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends sleeping at least 7 hours a day for adults, and doing that at the same time both on weekdays and weekends. Try to go to bed from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. The matter is that your pituitary gland produces a hormone called melatonin. This hormone is responsible for the regulation of circadian rhythms (in particular, your sleep-wake cycle). The peak level of melatonin synthesis in your body is from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This is when Mother Nature wants you to sleep. Studies have shown that both people who sleep less, and people who prefer daytime sleep are more likely to gain weight and become obese because of an increased appetite.
5. Don’t forget about walking. It is a scientific fact that regular walking helps you enter a deep sleep phase much faster, which results in better restoration of all the functions of the body. Going to the gym or a fitness club can also boost your calorie burning potential, so we have a double effect here. So, you see, losing excess weight is not only about aerobic exercises and food restriction – it is about proper sleep! And you can easily combine business with pleasure: just a few changes to your routine can lead to great weight loss success. Have a healthy sleep and be slender!