"Weight Loss And Sleep.
Do You Get Enough Sleep?"

There have been many studies on the affects that weight loss and sleep has on body weight.

Results from a study by Columbia University in New York found that those people who get by on less that four hours of sleep a night were 73 percent more likely to be obese than people who sleep seven to nine hours per night. The study also showed that those who caught only six hours of sleep were 23 percent more likely to be obese.

I know we have busy lives but it's the little things that add up to having a healthy lifestyle. So get some rest your body will thank you for it!

Tips For Better Weight Loss And Sleep:

* Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening.

* If you have trouble sleeping when you go to bed, avoid napping during the day, because it can affect your ability to sleep at night.

* Exercise regularly, but do so at least three hours before bed-time. A workout after that time may actually keep you awake because your body has not had a chance to cool down.

* Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine that will allow you to unwind and send a "signal" to your brain that its time to sleep. Avoid exposure to bright light before bedtime.

* Consider your sleep environment - make it pleasant, comfortable, dark and as quit you can.

* Don't use your bed for anything other than sleep or sex. Your bed should be associated with sleep.

* If you can't go to sleep after 30 minutes, don't stay in bed tossing and turning. Get up and try a relaxing activity, such as yoga, meditation or listening to soothing music, until you feel sleepy. Try to clear your mind; don't use this time to solve your daily problems.