Napping during weight loss?

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.

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.

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.

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

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'