Seven apparently is the magic number for sleep. I recall reading about 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night to maintain a healthy weight and according to researches, 7 hours of sleep could just be the right recipe for staying slim.
Any more or less could contribute in weight gain. I am a firm believer in quality over quantity especially when it comes to sleeping and I’ve found that too much and too little sleep is equally bad.
If you sleep only a few hours a night, you may initially lose weight but that soon changes if you keep it up.
Here’s some good pointers for a healthy sleep routine:
Follow a consistent and relaxing bedtime routine.
Avoid foods and drinks that contain caffeine before going to bed.
Don’t take your worries to bed with you.
Don’t go to bed hungry, but don’t eat a big meal before going to sleep.
Make your bedroom quiet, dark and a little cool.
Get up at the same time every morning.
If you can’t sleep, leave the bedroom, do a jigsaw in dim light and wait for the eyelids to close.
