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Not only do we tend to eat more when we are tired but we tend to crave junkier foods then when we get a full night's sleep. Our body seems to crave simple carbohydrates like pastries, candy, chocolate, etc. rather then healthier choices. Our bodies break these simple carbohydrates down quickly for energy then a crash later. Yes, this is all due to a lack of sleep!

As we are in a deep sleep our brain secretes a message to our body to let a large amount of growth hormone which tells our body to break down food for fuel. It is strange but true when we deprive our body of it's much needed deep sleep, it stores the food as fat rather then breaking it down for fuel. As an added bonus when we sleep a full 8 hours a night, you also have more energy the following day.

With the facts in front of you it shows you should start aiming for a full seven and a half or eight hours of sleep each night. This can help anyone lose weight. Here are some things to keep in mind when sleeping to lose weight.

Go to sleep and wake up at the same times each day - It is important to get your body on a regular schedule. In the beginning write down the time you have to wake up in the morning and count back to eight hours. This will show the time you should go to sleep each night. On the weekends or another two days of the week you can go to bed a little later just sleep in t make up the difference.

Start your routine - It may be hard to fall asleep earlier then you are used to in the beginning. To help you doze off into sleep create a routine each night. Try taking a nice warm bath, reading a book, stretching, but avoid watching TV to help you fall asleep. It can actually keep you awake longer as there is always something good on at night. Instead Tivo your shows to watch the following day or catch a rerun on the internet.

Also do not clean the house right before bed time as this can help keep you awake as well. Turn off your cell phone, computer, house phone, etc anything that can be distracting. Keep your room nice and dark. When your eyes see light it tends to stimulate the wake up feeling and lowers your melatonin, which is the hormone that tells your body to sleep.

Caffeine and alcohol - Avoid drinking any caffeinated beverages after 2:30 p.m. since caffeine can linger in your body hours after it is consumed. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages three hours prior to falling asleep. Yes alcohol can help you feel tired, but it also prevents your body from falling into a deep sleep you need. If you are addicted to caffeine then slowly wean yourself off of it. Start by cutting back just a teach day until you get to the point of not consuming any after 2:30 p.m.. each day!

Find out the perfect amount of sleep you need each night - Each woman is different and can also require a different amount of sleep. Some women need a full nine hours a sleep a day to get these results.

The way to find out your perfect amount is to get seven and a half hours, and if you still have a hard time waking up in the morning, go to bed 15 minutes earlier each night until you feel good in the morning. It can take a week or so to find your perfect amount of sleep but it will pay off!

There may be many reasons you will have a hard time getting into this routine. Whatever the reason is like your children, house work, your job, your husband, watching your favorite TV shows, but it is worth it!

Think about what you are going to get in the end, a happy, healthier body! Ask your husband and your children to get in the same routine as you to make it easier on all of you.

You will all reap the benefits. Spend an hour each night doing something with your family instead of watching TV for family time. Once you get on the routine of sleeping right each night you will feel amazing and you will notice weight or inches lost!

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