Motivation To Diet Quickly – Simplified
A stressful lifestyle with not enough sleep is now thought to add another problem – it could be the reason for our weight problems. We find it hard to say no, and so end up rushing around doing far too many tasks – often skimping things instead of taking the time to do them well. There always seem to be so many things to get through – small wonder we become tense and fraught! At this time, our natural inclination is to eat.
As a result, scientists are now looking into why we reach out for calorific food when we feel fraught. Gaining weight because of stress does happen. Here’s the process that creates it: The stress hormone cortisol is secreted when the body undergoes long periods of stress.
This stimulates insulin release, as an attempt to stabilise our blood-sugar. We then feel hungrier than usual, and get a particular desire for fat and carbohydrate laden food. Assuming we gratify this hunger, we’re then rewarded with the much desired energy lift.
For a short time we feel replete and the stress reduces. However, before long we’re back where we started feeling exhausted! It’s known that this is due to the released insulin grabbing hold of the glucose in the blood and dropping it into the areas where we store fat, such as our waist.
Thus if weight loss is your objective, first try to create a more harmonious lifestyle! Weight loss might also be related to getting enough sleep. We currently spend on average less than seven hours a night asleep. It used to be a good hour more than that.
Alongside this, is the fact that weight problems have increased. One theory is this is due to hormones. If we’re run-down through lack of sleep, hormonal changes create hunger. Because we’re awake, our bodies are tricked into thinking it must be day-time, and so believe more food is needed.
Evidently our longing for food rises as we become more tired, and again we veer towards carbohydrates and fatty food. Taking back that extra hour for night-time recuperation may well lead to eating fewer calories.
In conclusion – a simpler life could be just the spur our weight loss program needs. Have a go at delegating some of your domestic chores, and organise more reasonable work schedules. Then whatever the day has brought, why not put a few minutes aside for reflection before easing yourself into a good night’s sleep?
