Hello Impact Family and Friends,
I have some good news and bad news when it comes to your sleep habits…Ready for the bad news first?
If you occasionally have a late-night Netflix binge or accidentally scroll on social media until the wee hours of the morning…It may take only ONE BAD NIGHT OF SLEEP for your body to start storing fat and breaking down muscle. Swedish researchers found that after just one sleepless night, the muscles of people participating in their study showed signs of protein breakdown. Not only that, but their bodies were primed to store more fat, and it changed the expression of several genes linked with obesity and type 2 diabetes!
Scary, right? But here’s the GOOD news…This is all preventable!
Here’s a more proactive approach to your sleep habits that can help you avoid this situation altogether:
- As much as possible, set yourself up for a great night of sleep with your daily habits and routines.
- For instance, avoid activities before bed that can make sleeping hard (like eating chocolate, drinking alcohol, or working late on your computer), and try to sleep in a dark, cool, clean room.
- Eat a healthy diet with plenty of protein to help your body build and maintain your muscle. Aim for 20-30g of protein per meal as a general rule of thumb.
- Fit at least three strength-training workouts into your weekly fitness regimen (the amount recommended by major health organizations).
These tips probably aren’t new to you…But if you’re missing out on good sleep, it’s time to make these tips a priority! Sometimes, all you need is a little accountability to stay on track or to know where to start — and that’s where I come in.
I can help you create a personalized plan to improve your sleep habits, nutrition, and exercise routine. We’ll work together to set achievable goals, monitor your progress, and adjust as needed to ensure you’re getting what you need to lose fat, build muscle, and feel amazing.
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