Napping during weight loss?

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  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Gosh I wonder what those who work third shift and sleep during the day do to lose weight. Does this make a difference?

    I work 9pm to 7am 4 straight days out of the week and have gone from a size 20 to a size 6. As long as you get the sleep you need, your body doesn't seem to care when you get it.

    And I enjoy my naps, too.
  • Kauaiartist
    Kauaiartist Posts: 86 Member
    Naps are great imho - some people can do it - some can't - A 20 minute power nap:yawn: - if your body needs it - it needs it and if you have the luxury of taking a little siesta in mid-day - I say more power to ya!
  • Sqeekyjojo
    Sqeekyjojo Posts: 704 Member
    It won't hurt your weight loss...but I wonder if this is a sudden change in you if you should consider eating more calories? Or more dense calories. Maybe it is your body of saying it isn't getting enough. I don't know, just a thought.


    high carb foods increase glucose levels in the body, there is a spike for an hour and a half after a meal, depending on how many g of carbs it contained, the more the bigger the spike. thats why its good to eat foods such as nuts, fruits, whole wheat etc because they have a low GI and it takes longer for the body to release insulin and suck it up into the cells for energy, therefore a person wont go into a natural state of hypoglycemia, this hypoglycemia, or decrease of glucose causes lethargy. voila.



    ...which explains (I think) why, when I have a total carb out (something like spinach & ricotta cannelloni), despite also having salad with it and lots of water (and probably coffee) - about 60 minutes later, I'm snoring on the sofa.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    I don't think so.. I think if you are tired, it's better to take a rest than the latter.

    I remember reading a few articles that suggested that not getting enough rest hinders weight loss progress..
  • binknbaby
    binknbaby Posts: 207 Member
    I remember reading a few articles that suggested that not getting enough rest hinders weight loss progress..

    Yeah, if I remember correctly (from my college health class all those years ago...), a lack of sleep can increase production of cortisol because of the adrenaline necessary to stay awake, as well as the "craving" for energy, which can screw with your insulin function.

    And all the health professionals I've talked to about weight loss (nutritionist, doctors, etc) have said it's important to get plenty of rest. So if your body is telling you that you need to slow down or take an hour to rest, I'd listen.
  • med2017
    med2017 Posts: 192 Member
    It won't hurt your weight loss...but I wonder if this is a sudden change in you if you should consider eating more calories? Or more dense calories. Maybe it is your body of saying it isn't getting enough. I don't know, just a thought.


    high carb foods increase glucose levels in the body, there is a spike for an hour and a half after a meal, depending on how many g of carbs it contained, the more the bigger the spike. thats why its good to eat foods such as nuts, fruits, whole wheat etc because they have a low GI and it takes longer for the body to release insulin and suck it up into the cells for energy, therefore a person wont go into a natural state of hypoglycemia, this hypoglycemia, or decrease of glucose causes lethargy. voila.



    ...which explains (I think) why, when I have a total carb out (something like spinach & ricotta cannelloni), despite also having salad with it and lots of water (and probably coffee) - about 60 minutes later, I'm snoring on the sofa.



    :flowerforyou:
  • drewunalkat
    drewunalkat Posts: 9
    napping is actually shown to increase weight loss. it reduces stress hormones (like cortisol) which cause your body to store fat. as long as the napping isn't keeping you up at night and disrupting your sleep cycles - you are all good! many body builders nap after a big workout
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    i finally broke my plateau when i started a sleep deprivation cleanse. sleep is the enemy. try to stay awake as much as possible
    I haven't slept in 2½ years.

    There's this guy that's been awake since the second world war...
  • Lennonluv2
    Lennonluv2 Posts: 956 Member
    It won't hurt your weight loss...but I wonder if this is a sudden change in you if you should consider eating more calories? Or more dense calories. Maybe it is your body of saying it isn't getting enough. I don't know, just a thought.

    This^ Tommy, my dear I've been telling you this for awhile now. Either way, naps or no naps you are doing great. I WISH I could nap. Happy snoozin'

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