A Large Belly Might Be Caused By Sleep Issues

<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>By Dale, Ella</div><br /><br /> <div class='uawarticle'>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%.<br /> <br /> What are the scientific reasons that sleep problems cause obesity or weight gain? When you suffer from sleep deprivation, your body will see increased levels of cortisol and of insulin. Both hormones trigger your fat programs which will cause your body to enter a fat storage mode.<br /> <br /> Try these tips to help you sleep more soundly and decrease your body's stress response:<br /> <br /> *Don't fall asleep in front of the TV; it causes chemical changes in your brain that interrupt your sleeping patterns<br /> <br /> x Be sure your room is dark and cool and get as comfortable as possible<br /> <br /> *If possible, avoid eating anything 3 hours before bed<br /> <br /> *Switch to herbal teas instead of caffeinated beverages, especially after 12:00 p.m.<br /> <br /> x Try a hot shower or bath before night time<br /> <br /> x Falling asleep to relaxation Cd's will help your sleep patterns throughout the night<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawresource'><br /> <div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br /> About the Author:<br /> </div><br /> <div class='uawlinks'>For more <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_SwsRZUPhE">quick weight loss tips</a>, head over to watch this video and click the link for a free PDF download on a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcRjyYdJCBc">healthy weight loss diet</a>.</div><br /> </div><br />

A Large Belly Might Be Caused By Sleep Issues

By Dale, Ella A healthy weight loss diet will consider many factors in addition to the foods that you consume. For example, you want to ...

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