Sleep - ThinnerTimes

Joanne · 10-09-2006, 09:50 AM

Sleep is one thing I don't ever seem to get enough of. I'm going to try to correct that!
Thought this was worth sharing.

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Answers from SparkPeople's Fitness Experts

Question: I only sleep 5-6 hours each night. Is this really a big deal?

Expert Answer: Sleep is instrumental to good health and even weight loss. A disruption in your hormones and your different metabolic processes has all kinds of adverse effects. Your fat cells respond to the food you eat differently, based on your hormones. Sleep loss affects the level of certain hormones, putting your body in a position to gain weight.

Sleep loss also can cause a lack of desire to achieve goals because you feel fatigued and "run down." Sleep is also important in developing lean muscle tissue. When you work out, you are actually tearing your muscle - sleep and proper nutrients help re-build the muscle. Yes, sleep is a big deal!

Time Involved: At least 8 hours

Body Benefit: Energy, Improved weight loss, Balanced hormones, and more!

Zenomia · 10-09-2006, 09:53 AM

Good...is this an excuse to NAP?? With hubbie snoring my ears off...I get major disrupted sleep... Between that, three kids, school, constant go-go-go...it's a wonder I am not the walking dead!! Thanks for posting this!

Bypassingme619 · 10-09-2006, 10:08 AM

Lmao... Laura that would be one of the biggest reasons why I never get a good night sleep as well. The hubby and his snoring. I am shaking him to roll over or stop snoring every hour on the hour. I am really never going to get any sleep once the baby gets here. I am already preparing for them moments. Get plenty of sleep for me Laura.

coptergirl · 10-09-2006, 10:37 AM

EARPLUGS PEOPLE!!! Been married for 7 1/2 years and knew after the first night with him that I would always have a stock of 'em on hand...can't sleep without them now