I will preach about sleep over and over. It's one of the major factors to weight loss resistance. If you are having trouble losing weight, don't feel recovered, feel stressed out, sleep poorly and crave carbs, you need more sleepl. The weekend should be a great time to catch up on sleep. Not sleeping is accelerating the aging process and you can't release fat if you are sleep deprived or overly stressed or dehydrated or eat a high sugar diet. So there's the answer to your mystery if you are having touble shedding fat. Sleep, consume only whole grain carbs instead of simple carbs, manage your stress and drink water.
The information below is from the Real Age Newsletter
Bad sleep habits may set you up for poor blood sugar control. Sleeping for less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours per night was associated with an increased risk of diabetes in a recent study. These same poor sleep habits also were linked to impaired glucose tolerance, a condition marked by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. Aim for 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Researchers don't know exactly why poor sleep habits contribute to overall health risks. Hormones linked to sleep and wake cycles may play a role. A recent study revealed that sleep deprivation reduces levels of leptin, an appetite-suppressing hormone. If you have trouble sleeping, practice good sleep hygiene: go to bed at the same time every night, avoid caffeine or large meals late in the evening, exercise regularly earlier in the day, sleep in a cool, dark room, and unwind before bedtime. Getting the right amount of sleep is only one part of reducing diabetes risk. Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and following a healthful diet also can help reduce risk.
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So get to bed!
Kelli
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