Bad news, insomniacs: Sleepless nights can lead to weight gain and even obesity. But knowing you need to get more sleep is one thing — it’s an entirely different story when you find yourself between the sheets tossing and turning, stressing about the fact that you just can’t sleep.
If slumber sometimes eludes you, here are a few healthy habits you can adopt to help you get more rest — for the sake of your sanity and your waistline:
- Get some exercise. It helps — really, it does! Exercise helps burn off energy, which helps you fall asleep. In fact, most diligent exercisers will tell you they have a really hard time falling asleep if they don’t exercise.
- Do Yoga. It helps calm the mind and relax the muscles, which is exactly what you need when you’re settling down for a snooze.
- Drink tea. We’re talking herbal tea, of course. A warm cup of herbal tea is a great way to wind down before bed. An added bonus? It’s naturally calorie-free.
- Don’t drink coffee. Well, you can, but make sure you cut yourself off at around 3 p.m. for sure.
- Eat light. A big meal before bed will keep you up well into the night, so keep it small and simple when you’re noshing in the evenings.
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