Sleeping Habits Help Weight Loss

You may be trying your best to eat right and exercise but you are still not losing weight. Could it have something to do with your sleep?


A new study suggests that lack of sleep could throw off your weight loss goals. Researchers think that they have figured out why in a study of 10 people who were considered overweight or obese. They were put into a controlled environment for two weeks and given food and vitamins plus each participated in the same activities. Six of the dieters got to sleep 8 1/2 hours per night and four of the dieters slept 5 1/2 hours per night.


They found that the dieters who received more sleep actually lost 55% more body fat than the dieters who slept less. The researchers discovered that people who don't sleep enough may produce more of the hormone Ghrelin, also known as the hunger hormone. Ghrelin makes you hungry and causes fat retention as well.


What does this mean for you? If you want to lose weight, make sure you are getting enough sleep. This is one of the most important steps you can take to reach your weight loss goals.