Hey there, viewers. Trying to get in shape for the new
year? Well the new year has arrived and is in full swing. Don’t worry,
just because you missed your window doesn’t mean you should give up. There are so many
lifestyle changes that can contribute to weight loss. Like your sleep patterns for instance.
Let’s talk about 7 Bedtime Habits That Will Help You Lose Weight. Does sleeping
in the cold help? What about putting down your phone for a change? Wait,
what does drinking grape juice do? We’re talking all that AND more…
Drink Grape Juice
There’s several different drinks people associate with bedtime.
Grape juice isn’t one of them. At least not for me. But believe it or not,
drinking some grape juice can be really helpful for weight loss.
Grape juice holds something called resveratrol. This converts white fat into beige fat,
which keeps your body warm. If you’re wondering about what to drink before bed,
a cup of water is still a good idea. But if you want something that activates the
fat in your body and puts it to good use, grape juice is the way to go.
When you drink grape juice, it allows you to get rid of your excess grease
instead of storing it. Just make sure you have one glass. The average cup of
regular grape juice holds 40 grams of carbs, almost all of which is sugar.
Do your best to look for the fresh kind when you’re at the store. Your body will thank you.
What’s your favorite fruit drink? Is it healthy for you? What have the health benefits been?
Sound off in the comment section and start a conversation with the Bestie community...
Get Cold
That’s right, if you want to lose weight, you need to step out of your comfort
zone. This sometimes means sleeping in a cold environment.
Remember a second ago when I mentioned your body fat? Well it needs to be put to work.
When you’re sleeping in a cold room, your body needs to burn energy in order to create heat.
Otherwise, you’re not going to be able to get comfortable. A cold temperature will activate
all your beige fat, which will be used as fuel to burn energy.
One of the things you can do is turn down the temperature in your room.
Experts recommend you keep your bedroom at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. I wouldn’t recommend you
sleep naked, but if you want to try sleeping on top of your covers, that might work. Anyways,
try and make yourself a little colder. It might be just what you need to lose weight.
Workout Before Bed
Are you feeling jumpy before you go to bed? If you’d like to get a good night sleep,
while also getting in shape, exercise right before bed.
The possibilities are endless. You can try cardio workouts, but you’re
best off doing weights. Resistance training will help you burn fat. At the same time,
it will probably tire you out enough to go right to bed. It all depends on how hard you’re working.
Oh yeah, you’re going to want to make it a quick workout. If you work out too long and too hard,
it will make you feel overly alert. This will have the opposite effect and cut into your sleep time.
So this leaves a question as to which workouts to do. I’m not saying you
need to start bench pressing at 11:30 pm. You’re not proving anything to anyone. How
about doing some simple pushups instead? Maybe three hard sets, with some rests between each.
Drink Some Herbal Tea
Much like grape juice, herbal tea is an ideal drink to have before bed. Most people associate
weight loss with green tea. While green tea is still excellent for you, you don’t need
to load up on it all the time. Herbal tea will help you drop weight as well as feel sleepy.
A cup of herbal tea before bed will have some awesome before-bed health effects.
But there are just so many to choose from. I would recommend cinnamon and
peppermint when dealing with both sleep and fitness. These are natural herbal teas.
Cinnamon will stop inflammation from happening. Peppermint tea on the other
hand helps you control your appetite. This way you won’t feel as hungry all
the time. It will help you avoid snacks at night time. Eating before bed is linked to
weight gain. Undigested calories are left to sit, eventually being stored as fat.
Chamomile is also a winner in this area. It’s known to boost your immune system and help you
get a better sleep. A cup of chamomile tea before bed will help reduce symptoms
of depression and anxiety. If you want to get in shape, you need to be in the right state of mind.
Before we continue, have you been trying to improve your health in general? Well you need
to switch up your diet. Check out our recent video discussing which fruits and vegetables
you’re eating wrong. Now back to our talk on bedtime habits that can help you lose weight.
Eat a Snack… A Healthy One
Remember a second ago when I told you about eating before
bed and its connection to weight gain? Well, it’s kind of complex.
A small snack before bed isn’t a terrible idea. That is if you’re
eating smart. Foods that are decent in protein are usually the best choices.
I’m talking about things like almonds, walnuts and turkey.
Just a handful of almonds for example is low in calories.
It will provide less than a gram of fiber and protein. This is just what
you need for a quick snack that won’t leave you hungry overnight.
There’s evidence to show that protein will get you tired. If you’re having trouble getting to sleep,
eat some turkey. No, I don’t mean a whole turkey meal. That’s a little much. Just a
moderate amount is good enough. This means a couple slices of turkey.
A study from 2016 showed that eating a small amount of turkey before bed
can improve your sleep. This gives you a better chance of waking up in the morning
refreshed. At the same time, your protein intake will help control your appetite.
Put the Phone Down, Folks!
We all do it. How much of your night is spent laying in bed scrolling on
your phone? There’s been times I’ve promised myself I’d go to bed early,
only to be watching an hour long podcast. Technology makes it trickier to sleep.
Believe it or not, it can really get in the way of your fitness.
The more time you spend on your phone, the later you’ll wake up. This will end
up affecting your entire day. And “why” you may ask? Well it’s a pretty short answer… The light!
Excessive light from our phones is keeping us up. Let’s talk about melatonin for a second. Melatonin
is a hormone we have that helps control the sleep-wake cycle. When we’re constantly fooling
ourselves with our devices, the light that comes off it will mess with our melatonin production.
Studies show that the blue light from our smartphones can directly affect melatonin.
As a result it takes you longer to fall asleep. So how does this affect weight loss?
Well if you wake up tired, you’re not going to have the proper amount of energy for workout.
Your food habits will also be affected. The worse your sleep schedule is, the worse you
will eat. A person who wakes up later in the day will likely be rushing through tasks to catch up.
This doesn’t give you a ton of time to sit and eat a proper breakfast. You’ll probably
be eating high calorie snack foods on the go. I’m talking about drive-thru burgers,
sodas and fries. Not what I picture when I think of a fitness diet.
Sort Out Your Sleep Schedule
To get in shape, you need to get your sleep in check. This means timing out
a proper sleep schedule. Seriously, you need to get that technical with
it. True fitness freaks will often set a time to go to bed and then wake up.
An unregulated sleep schedule is directly connected to weight gain. Did you know
that less than 6 hours of sleep is associated with high body fat? It’s the same if you get
more than 8 hours. A messed up sleep schedule will also screw up your melatonin production.
This will give you more of a craving for a high calorie snack food throughout the day.
A consistent bedtime and wake up time will help lower your body fat.
Your sleeping schedule means so much to your health. Have I sparked your interest?
Let’s continue the conversation with a couple more videos, shall we?
Let’s talk about 10 Life Hacks To Get a Good
Night’s Sleep. Or how about 11 Really Weird Tips To Help You Get to Sleep.
Go ahead, click one. Or better yet, watch both. Learn more about how to have a healthier sleep
schedule. Have you made any of these sleep changes to lose weight? Let us know in the comments below.