With summer just around the corner, let’s remind ourselves: There’s no such thing as a perfect “summer body“—every body is beautiful! But if you’ve decided to shed a few pounds, this article is for you. And no, we’re not talking about the latest fitness craze. Instead, we’ll explain how you can lose weight while sleeping! Yes, you read that right. According to Dr. Thierry Morin, a nutritionist, weight loss can start when you hit the sack. “During the day, your active metabolism helps burn calories, especially through physical activity. But nighttime processes are just as crucial for burning fat,” he assures us on the World Day website.
Adjust Your Sleep Time to Lose Weight While Sleeping
Sleeping is great, but quality matters too. Dr. Morin emphasizes the importance of getting enough restful sleep each night. For an adult, this typically means between 7 and 9 hours, depending on your metabolism. “Sleep that’s too short or poor in quality disrupts satiety hormones and promotes fat storage, particularly around the stomach,” he explains. A Canadian study involving 120 volunteers over 20 weeks supports this. Those who slept 5 hours per night lost an average of 3.6 kg compared to 6.48 kg for those who slept 9 hours.
Eat Lighter
No surprises here: Diet is key in the weight loss journey. It’s recommended to stop eating 2 to 3 hours before bedtime to allow your body ample time to digest and transition into sleep mode. “A meal that’s too heavy or fatty will stimulate digestive processes and delay melatonin secretion, the sleep hormone,” Dr. Morin warns.
Avoid Alcohol
While alcohol might make you feel drowsy at first, it actually disrupts your sleep. It’s a source of agitation that can cause nighttime awakenings, preventing restorative sleep, which is essential for weight loss.
Exercise to Lose Weight While Sleeping
A good workout can set the stage for quality sleep. When you engage in physical activity, your muscles are worn and become more inclined to regenerate during sleep. This can promote weight loss as your body will use fat reserves to sustain your muscles while you rest.
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This article first appeared on grazia.fr – Author: Elisabeth Sall
