Fixing Rest
So now we are fixing one by one so that our system heals itself. The next important aspect to be fixed is our rest aka sleep.
Here is why we need enough sleep to ensure the body mass is taken care.
People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep.
When you're well-rested, you're less hungry. Being sleep-deprived messes with the hormones in your brain -- leptin and ghrelin -- that control appetite. Studies show that sleep-deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories.
When you're tired, you're less likely to want to get up and move your body. Also when you are tired, you can’t think straight.
During the deep, slow-wave part of your sleep cycle, the amount of glucose in your blood drops. Not enough time in this deepest stage means you don't get that break to allow a reset. Your body will have a harder time responding to your cells' needs and blood sugar levels. You may end up with Type 2 Diabetes.
Mental health issues, such as depression, are strongly linked to poor sleep quality and sleeping disorders.
Sleep loss is known to activate undesirable markers of inflammation and cell damage.
Now that you know sleep is super important you must work with your sleep diligently during this weight loss phase. A good night sleep does far more good than sleep in any other time. So ensure the timing between 11:30 AM and 4:30 AM is undisturbed. Try and set your biological clock so you get about 7 hours of sleep everyday. If you are extremely tired during the day, take a 20 min nap during the day. Do not exceed 20 mins whatsoever else your night sleep will be screwed.
If you do everything well and do not sleep well, your weight loss results will stall. So ensure your rest is taken care. Eat 3 hours before you hit the bed. Walk even before you eat. Remember this sequence.
Optional advice: If you want awesome health, then don’t eat any cooked meal after 6 pm. Stay with fruits and salads (no ranch, oil etc) only.
🥂to rest!
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