not losing weight? sleep on it.

omid990

here's an interesting article i found on fitperez on the effects of sleep on weightloss.
here's the original link
http://fitperez.com/2010-11-19-new-studies-show-more-sleep-can-mean-more-weight-loss

and here's the content of the article


Want to lose weight? Keep dreaming!

No, really.

Recent studies have been linking Americans who get more sleep to losing weight more weight or are at least less likely to become obese.

Results of a University of Chicago study found that cutting back on sleep limits the effects of dieting, so much so that dieters who got a good night's sleep doubled the amount of weight loss!

A study at Columbia University studied the habits of over 18,000 people and found that those who get by on less than four hours of sleep at night were 73% more likely to be obese than people sleeping seven to nine hours!

Why? When running on little sleep, the body reacts the same as if running on little food and triggers hunger, which leads to over eating. These hormonal changes also seem to signal the body to slow down the metabolism and store more fat.

While more studies need to be done to confirm these reports, we've heard enough and it makes sense to us.

It's also a no-brainer that the more tired you are, the less likely you are to go for that afternoon jog or hit up the gym after work.

If you're trying to lose weight, it might be a good idea to consider skipping the late night talk shows and hitting the sack instead

Sorry Conan!

MisdemeanorM

less than 4 hours - I would not be able to function! I get a good 6-8, though I don't sleep very well (awake 6-10 times a night) so I wonder if my total sleep is really equivalent to more like 4-6. I've always wanted to try the BodyFit just to know how much I actually sleep! But I dont want to pay subscription! (or the Bodybugg, but also subscription required and I dont really trust that just basing on huw much I move my arm at night will tell it if I am really sleeping or not. The bodyfit uses movement, body temp, heart rate, and other factors.)

BlessedMystique

This is sooo true. I'm sure deep inside we all know it, but dont follow it much
For the past week I havent been sleeping enough, and not losing anything either
I slept a full 10hrs last night, and woke up a pound lighter!