Lose Weight While You Sleep

Is it possible to loose weight overnight? A four-yearovereat. Lack of sleep causes leptin level to drop and
study carried out by researchers at the University ofin turn the ghrelin levels will rise. This is why we often
Wisconsin point outs that this is indeed possible. Theyfeel hungrier when our body is not having sufficient
found that those who sleep seven to nine hourssleep. Lack of sleep also drains our energy, which can
nightly are less likely to be obese than those whoresult in eating more and being less active throughout
only have between two and four hours sleep a night.the day.
As a matter of fact those only having two to fourWhile there is no hard and fast ruling as to the
hours a night were seventy three percent more likelynumber of hours which we should sleep each night, it
to be obese. They found that these percentagesis recommended by the experts that we should have
lessened significantly in proportion, if the hours spentbetween eight and ten hours. This may not seem
sleeping were greater than before. Overweight andeasy at first but by making some small changes in
obesity is a problem for millions of Americans. Thisthe daily routine it should be possible to make time
research indicates that getting more sleep is anfor some extra sleep. The first step is to decide
important step in sustaining a healthy body weight.what time you will retire to bed each night. In step
The National Sleep Foundation carried out a "Sleep Intwo setting aside half an hour before hand, for
America" poll in 2005. The findings were that adults inwashing face, brushing teeth and other preparations
America sleep less than seven and hours a night atso that you are ready for sleep. Avoid watching
weekends and just over six and half hours per nighttelevision once in bed although reading a book or
throughout the week. When averaging the overallmagazine may help.
time spent sleeping over the whole week, adultsTo minimize hormone levels (which may effect your
reported an average of only just under seven hoursability to fall asleep) exercising should be avoided for
a night These results show that the majority ofat least two to three hours before going to bed.
adults get less than eight hours sleep each night. ThisStimulants such as tea, coffee, nicotine, cola,
may have a knock on effect as to how much eachchocolate and anything containing caffeine should not
individual weighs.be taken for at least four hours before going to
The above research found specifically, that it had tosleep.
do with the hormones ghrelin and leptin. The fat cellsIf you have problems sleeping there are many
release leptin to show the level of fat reservessuperior nutritional supplements, which contain natural
accessible to the body. We feel full and satisfiedingredients, combined with vitamins, mineral and
when leptin levels are high. The opposite effectherbs, which aid sleep without any harsh side effects.
occurs when the leptin levels are low. When we areIt is always best to check with your physician before
hungry the stomach releases ghrelin, the higher thecommencing any supplement regime.
ghrelin levels the hungrier we feel and are inclined to