Lack Of Sleep Can Inhibit Your Progress
Most people need seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Those who don’t receive that will become “metabolically groggy,” according to researchers at the University of Chicago. In their study, they found that tired bodies conserved more fat. Also, insulin sensitivity–the process which converts food into energy–dropped by over 30%.
When we’re tired, we’re more tempted to skip exercise and snack more. Research in the 2008 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that sleep-deprived people were more likely to snack late at night and choose fatty, sugary treats. Aim for regular sleep if you want to avoid this fate.
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