According to scientific research, simply going to bed earlier is associated with greater weight loss than staying up late. An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journalsays that getting adequate sleep can help treat obesity. The inverse is also true; the article says that sleep deprivation is linked to greater weight gain.This is something that a 2022 scientific study published in Nutrients found too. Researchers found that disturbed sleep patterns (including getting less than six hours of sleep at night) were linked to weight gain.Related: Want to Lose Weight? Here Are 16 Actually-Doable Ways To Do It Quickly and Safely
4 Reasons Why It Works
Perhaps the most obvious reason why going to bed early can support healthy weight loss is that it means there’s less time to eat and drink in the evening, which helps maintain a calorie deficit.
Sarah Schlichter, RD, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant at Bucket List Tummy, says that having a set bedtime routine and schedule can help prevent unnecessary snacking in the evening and also make going to bed earlier more likely. “For instance, having a ‘cut off time’ after dinner where you can focus on family time, a walk outside, cleaning up the kitchen and prepping for the next day can be helpful,” she says.Certainly, you don’t want to lie in bed hungry, so if you tend to eat dinner on the earlier side, Schlichter says that having a bedtime snack that isn’t too close to sleep time can help prevent lying in bed hungry.
2. It supports circadian rhythm and hormone balance
“We know that there is a link between getting adequate sleep and weight loss. Part of it is that inadequate sleep disrupts our circadian rhythm and hormones,” explains Schlichter. She says that not getting enough sleep causes the body’s hunger hormones (specifically one called ghrelin) to increase.
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Koff explains that when the digestive system is up too late digesting food, this leads to feeling fatigued the next day and causes the body to crave carbohydrates or stimulants. This, she says, can lead to overconsumption, elevated blood sugar and other factors that negatively impact metabolism. “Your resting metabolism will likely slow as the body tries to reserve energy. And your weight-health hormones are thrown off. This also drives more hunger and less satiety,” she adds.
4. You’ll make healthier decisions the next day
As you can see, it really is possible to lose weight in your sleep. When you get adequate sleep, you’ll be less likely to consume mindless calories late at night as well as the next day. You’ll also be giving your digestive system a chance to rest and support your natural circadian rhythm, which in turn helps with hormone balance and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Don’t underestimate the power of this simple nighttime ritual!
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Sarah Schlichter, RD, registered dietitian and nutrition consultant at Bucket List TummyAshley Koff, RD, registered dietitian and the founder of The Better Nutrition ProgramHence then, the article about the simple bedtime ritual that can help you lose weight while you sleep was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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