LACK OF SLEEP TRANSLATES TO WEIGHT GAIN

Snooze more to weigh less. Lack of sleep makes us hungrier and less active. The result: We end up eating more and burning fewer calories.

Keep your weight in check by getting a good night’s rest. Lack of sleep packs a double whammy on the waistline by increasing our appetite while discouraging physical activity. As we all know, even one night of tossing and turning can leave us tired and lethargic. Researchers found that people who didn’t get enough shut-eye moved less and burned fewer calories. Being poorly rested also stimulates the hunger hormone ghrelin, which jacks up our appetites and makes it harder to resist overeating. Some research even suggests that there may be a link between the number of hours we sleep, and obesity and diabetes — with people who sleep the least being at greater risk for both. If your sleep habits aren’t what you’d like them to be, talk to your doctor.

School is Back

Those of us with kiddos are now experiencing the fun of going back to school! Dragging little ones out of bed, dealing with buses, etc..But another unwelcome guest is the germs your kids being home! Increase your immune system strength by maintaining a good diet and getting lots of sleep. This will help you stay on track with your workouts and also allow you to help your little ones heal while you stay healthy! Good luck!