Some bad morning habits may be raising your scale hands instead of lowering them
Are you dieting, exercising, and still overweight? The problem may be in the wrong habits you adopted in the morning and, many times, you don't even realize it, my friend.
According to Susan Pierce Thompson, an expert in sustainable weight loss, the decisions we make right after waking up can set the 'tone' for the rest of our day, so it's necessary to identify the morning habits that don't let you lose weight.
To help you unravel them, we've listed some of the customs that may be causing the scale's hands to go up instead of down. Check out.
YOU SLEEP MORE THAN YOU SHOULD BE SLEPT
We've all heard about the consequences and harm that lack of sleep can cause in our bodies – especially on the scale. But maybe one thing you didn't know is that sleeping too much can also have the same effect. A study by PLOS One found that sleeping more than 10 hours a night can also increase your Body Mass Index (BMI). So make sure you don't play Sleeping Beauty, set the clock, and make sure it doesn't go past eight.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT TIME IN THE DARK
Continuing in the dark even after you've woken up can be (quite) comfortable, but it makes you miss out on the weight-loss benefits of the sun. According to a study, also published in the journal PLOS One, those who expose themselves to the sun in the morning are able to reduce their BMI compared to those who keep their bedroom windows closed after waking up. That's because the body adjusts the internal clock, including the caloric burn mechanisms, using the blue waves of the sun's first rays as a guide. Also according to the study, 20 to 30 minutes of morning sun would be enough.
DON'T MAKE YOUR BED
According to a study by the American Sleep Foundation, people who make their beds every morning are 19% more likely to sleep well than those who do not make their beds. And it doesn't stop there: according to Charles Duhigg, author of the book Power of Habit, making your bed in the morning can spur you on to other healthy behaviors throughout the day, such as eating something healthy for lunch and taking Fit snacks to work. Now, listen to your mother's advice and go make your bed.
YOU DON'T EAT RIGHT FOR BREAKFAST (OR NOT EAT)
Tel Aviv University researchers have found that people who maintain a balanced breakfast of up to 600 calories of lean protein, carbohydrates, and some sweets experience less hunger and cravings the rest of the day. According to researchers, this is because people who satisfy their cravings in the first hour of the day help to stay focused on the diet.
YOU DON'T WEIGHT YOURSELF OFTEN
While they generally recommend that you don't weigh yourself every day so you don't get stuck with your own weight, a study by Cornell University, which looked at 162 men and women who had been overweight for two years, found that those who did. weigh every day it is easier to lose weight. But beware, weighing has to be done in the morning, as this is when the body carries less water and the result on the scale is more accurate.
YOU WILL WORK BY CAR
Doing some activity in the morning – such as going to work on foot, biking or even taking public transport – activates the caloric burn and improves your mood. If your city has a good structure of cycle paths and lanes, this can be a great option to combine physical exercise and get to work without delays due to being stuck in traffic, in addition to contributing to the environment and your own pocket.
