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Expert Q&A
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| By Catherine Cram, M.S. Postpartum Fitness Expert Exercise Physiologist | ||
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Does sleep play a part in weight loss?
Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep even if it means your house isn't cleaned at 10 p.m. (the only time you have to do cleaning!). Lack of sleep confuses your body and makes you feel hungry when you're really just tired. Keep this in mind when you're reaching for your fourth cookie during an energy lag. Sugary foods will just make you feel more fatigued and will lead to more snacking. Try to eat small, protein-rich foods when you feel a slump, and drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.
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