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Burn up to 500 calories a day? You can do it by sleeping! 

Have you ever dreamt of losing weight while snuggled up in your cosy bed after a long stressful day, wrapped in soft, fresh sheets?

I know, I know, it sounds too good to be true, but it is possible!

But before you start jumping for joy and rushing to grab your favourite jim-jams, let me be honest with you. It's more than just tucking yourself in to shed those extra kilos (if only it were that easy!).

If you really want to discover the secret connection between sleep and weight loss, you need to first learn the science behind it – it's not rocket science, I promise.

How about I break it all down for you today in the easiest way possible?

Are you with me?

How sleep can affect weight loss

Sleeping Beauty who ?

I don't know about you, but as far as I'm concerned, there are definitely days when I wake up feeling more like an extra from The Walking Dead than Sleeping Beauty!

And it's not just the lack of sleep; it's because I'm like a food zombie, always looking for snacks!

If you're in the same situation as me (it happens to the best of us), and you're itching to break free, listen up! Sleep deprivation and a ravenous appetite aren't two separate things; they're closely linked.

But why is that?

You see, your body is like a finely tuned machine designed to keep everything working properly.

And three small hormones – leptin, ghrelin, and cortisol –play a massive role in the process.

Leptin's the one that says, "Hey, I'm full; stop eating!",  while ghrelin's like the little devil on your shoulder, urging you to raid the fridge forty-five times a day. And cortisol? That's the shadow that hangs around when you're stressed out.

When you don't get enough sleep, your leptin levels drop, and ghrelin and cortisol levels skyrocket, making you feel hungry all the time, giving you almost uncontrollable food cravings.

What's more, when you're sleep-deprived, your body accumulates more fat, making it even more difficult to slim down.

That's because lack of sleep messes with your metabolism. And when your metabolism slows down, burning calories becomes an uphill battle, and keeping your weight under control becomes a never-ending struggle.

The combination of all these factors leads to a vicious cycle of tiredness, constant hunger, and weight gain! Ugh! Not to mention that your whole body's balance gets thrown off, making it much harder to stick to an active lifestyle and a healthy, balanced diet.

Can you see why getting a good night's sleep is so important?

The link between sleep and weight loss



On 7 February 2022, the JAMA Internal Medicine journal published an interesting study on the link between sleep and weight loss. 

A randomised clinical trial with 80 adults who habitually slept fewer than 6.5 hours at night found that by simply lengthening sleep times to 8.5 hours and without changing diets or exercise habits, participants were able to consume between 270 to 500 fewer calories per day.

Yep, you read that right: more sleep equals fewer calories.

It's not magic; it's science. Do you know what it means?

The key to successful weight loss might not be hiding in your kitchen or the gym.

It could be as simple as unlocking the power of sleep!


4 simple tips to improve your sleep

Aren't you tired of being tired?  Try these 4 simple tips to get a better night's sleep.

1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
Remember when you were a kid and your mum used to send you to bed early and practically drag you out of bed at the first ring of the alarm clock? Turns out, she was onto something!

2. Calm your mind, body, and soul before bed.
There's no better time to relax than in the last few hours of the day when everything is calm and quiet. Put your phone on charge, grab a book, do some calming yoga, or listen to relaxing music. Sleepiness is just around the corner!

3. Avoid eating a heavy dinner and don't eat afterwards.
Save the three-course extravaganzas for special occasions. Instead, enjoy a tasty yet light dinner. Your digestion and sleep will thank you – and maybe even your scale!

4. Have a glass of Night Burner Drink.
This incredible drink not only helps you doze off easier and sleep like a baby but can also boost fat burning while you're sleeping. No kidding!



Night Burner Drink, your secret weapon for quality sleep

Imagine this scenario.

You're sound asleep, dreaming about lying on your favourite beach, surrounded by soft sand, and being rocked to sleep by the soothing sound of the waves.  And while you're sleeping, you're melting away all that excess fat!

Sounds like a dream within a dream, right? Well, it's totally real, thanks to the power of Night Burner Drink (minus the beach, sadly).

So while you're having a kip, this drink works its magic by boosting fat burning while you sleep!

Say adios to counting sheep because now you'll be counting all those kilos you've shed!

But wait, there's more!

The Night Burner Drink also eliminates late-night cravings, prevents fat build-up, and shows some major love to your liver (most overworked organ).

Your taste buds won't feel left out, either! You can choose between two delicious flavours: exotic mango and refreshing lime!

And the best part? Today you can find both of them with a great discount! ;-) 

P.S. Since prices are so low, why not try both?

Sources

medicine.uchicago.edu