The ULTIMATE lazy-girl’s guide to losing weight… while fast asleep

Any time we hear the words ‘lose weight’ we generally start to think of sweaty gym sessions, early morning cardio in the frigid morning air and lots of green veggies.

A lot of veggies.

Making sure you get enough sleep is also important when it comes to weight loss, as your body needs to time to rest and recover. Which is great because we are all about the naps.

So, discovering that sleep can actually help you to lose weight was something we were very excited about.

Have a nightcap:

Ok, so not exactly the conventional nightcap one would immediately consider. Previously we’ve been told that snacking before bed is bad news for your waistline, a new study found that a small snack could actually aid weight loss. 

Florida State University researchers found that people who drank a 150-calorie protein shake 30 to 60 minutes before bed experienced a faster metabolism and lower blood pressure.

Netflix and chill:

In a study in the journal Diabetes, young male participants who slept in rooms cooled to 66°F doubled their volumes of the body fat which actually helps to burn calories.

This was compared to when they slept in 75° rooms. One thing to consider: If you plan on living up the ‘netflix and chill’ code, you may want to keep warm socks nearby. Research from the Netherlands found that women have an easier time orgasming when they aren't distracted by cold feet.

Set your alarm:

According to a study from Brigham Young University. Women who woke up within roughly the same hour-long window every day weighed less than women who woke at different times.

Since losing just an hour of sleep can make you hungrier and more likely to reach for unhealthy foods, Shape magazine are recommending that you make sure you're heading to bed early enough each night to getat least seven hours before that alarm interrupts your snooze.