Lose Weight Easily through Sleeping Well

By admin, May 2, 2010

A recent research suggests that even a modest amount of sleep deprivation can increase appetite by altering the behavior of the hormones leptin and ghrelin, which are responsible for regulating metabolism. As a result of sleep loss, people may experience stronger cravings for carbohydrates and calorie-rich comfort foods such as cookies and chips, which can lead to weight gain. That is to say, skimping on sleep can actually make it harder to lose weight.

As we all know, the lack of sleep can make you grouchy. But taken to extremes, sleep deprivation can cause disorientation and paranoia. During the highly active stage of sleep characterized by accelerated dreaming and rapid eye movements – your subconscious analyses the day’s events and processes feelings.

At the same time, a recent study found that people who slept after learning and practicing a new task remembered more about it the following day than people who stayed up all night learning the same thing. And if that’s not a good enough reason to hit the sack earlier tonight, recent research suggests that people who sleep less may also produce more insulin, which puts them at higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

So, in order to get all these amazing benefits, how much sleep are you supposed to have? Most experts say between 7 to 9 hours a night.

However, everyone’s different. So, the best measure is whether you’re exhausted or not during the day. If you are, you probably need more sleep. If you feel refreshed and alert after just 6 hours, then you’re fine as you are.