One of the biggest weight loss saboteurs is our tendency to operate in a state of chronic sleep deprivation. Whether you are under a lot of stress and have a hard time relaxing at the end of the day, or you fall into bed exhausted, only to wake up in the middle of the night, insomnia can derail your weight loss efforts. For reasons that are unfolding as more and more research is done, sleep seems to be the magic pill when it comes to pulling the whole dieting formula together. It seems that when you are tired, your body craves refined carbohydrates for a quick jolt of energy. Additionally, a lack of sleep seems to alter our body chemistry, causing it to not use macronutrients as efficiently as it should. So do a little research — do you need to simplify and de-stress? Is it time to deal with that nagging emotional issue that keeps you on edge? Put yourself first on the list, and realize your weight loss goals.
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