Sleep: It’s What’s for Dinner

Over the past few years some studies have been published that suggest that sleep helps people lose weight.

I can attest to the fact that sleep is a necessity for the weight loss inclined.

When I get at least 7-8 hours of sleep a night, I’m more likely to have success. BUT read carefully. Sleep is an aid to my efforts (fewer calories, exercise) already in place. I can’t just eat all day, sit around and then sleep off the pounds.

Conversely, when I don’t get enough sleep, I have to work much harder on my diet strategies in order for their to be any results.

I have had poor sleep the past two nights mixed with reducing calories only slightly and not exercising. I’m surprised I’ve been able to remain at a steady weight and not gain a pound or two.