Almost all of us want to lose the extra weight and look slimmer. While exercising and following a diet are common ways to achieve your fitness goals, did you know that sleep also plays a major role in controlling your weight. The good news is that even if you are unable to follow a regular workout and diet plan, you can still rely on sleep techniques to lose weight. However, it can vary from person to person depending on their metabolic rate.
A 2021 study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Health and Human Development found that people with sleep apnea lost more weight and fat over a 12-month period when they experienced better sleep.
Let’s find out how you can sleep better to lose weight.
keep a fixed bedtime
If you follow the routine of sleeping at a fixed time every day, then your body will get used to sleeping at that time. If you fall asleep exhausted throughout the day, then you will fall asleep immediately and 7 to 8 hours of deep sleep will be helpful in reducing weight.
Prepare for optimal sleeping position
It is advisable to keep the light in the room to a minimum when you are sleeping as bright light can disturb sleep. Take a comfortable bed and sleep on clean sheets for an uninterrupted nap.
sleep a few hours after eating
If you fall asleep soon after eating a meal, it can affect your digestion. Due to this your metabolism is not able to work properly. Avoid consuming caffeine before bedtime. It is advised by experts to always have food at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
sleep without blanket
When you sleep in cold temperatures, your metabolism is likely to increase which in turn helps in burning more calories. According to research, lower room temperature increases the amount of good brown fat, which helps the body get rid of excess blood sugar and burn more calories.
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