You haven’t eaten fast food and candy for a long time, you exercise
regularly, and you try hard to lose weight…but those extra pounds seem
to just hang on. In fact, most people just don’t realize that their
usual morning rituals can prevent them from getting the body of their
dreams.
We has collected 5 morning habits that you should give up right now.
1. You sleep too much
With too little sleep, your body is more likely to produce the
stress-response hormone cortisol which increases your appetite. However,
oversleeping might not be much better for you either. According to a
recent study conducted by PLOS One journal, sleeping more than 10 hours a
night can lead to a higher body mass index. It’s no wonder that doctors
recommend getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep every day.
2. You get ready in the dark
Open the blinds or curtains immediately after waking up. One study in
the journal PLOS One found that blue light waves from the early morning
sun boost your metabolism and help your body wake up. Even 20 to 30
minutes of daylight is enough to affect your body mass index.
3. You don’t make your bed
It may sound strange, but it’s true. A study by the US National Sleep
Foundation revealed that people who reported making their beds also
reported better sleep overall. After all, healthy sleep is the optimal
way toward a healthy weight.
4. You forget to weigh yourself
Researchers from Cornell University proved that daily weighing is a
successful technique that encourages weight loss. The best time to step
on the scale is first thing in the morning before eating or drinking
anything. Since you lose water weight overnight, you’ll get the most
accurate number.
5. You eat too little for breakfast
Researchers from Tel Aviv University insist that you should pamper
yourself with a delicious meal in the mornings. In fact, a balanced
breakfast that contains 600 calories of lean protein, carbohydrates, and
some dessert will make it easier for you to follow your daily diet
plan.
