Improving Sleep

[Robert026]

People who lose 5% of their body weight in six months sleep about 22 minutes longer than before.

Recently, researchers have found that losing weight improves the symptoms of good sleep.

Losing weight makes breathing easier in sleep and less soft tissues block the way to breathe. Better sleep can help burn fat.

Weight loss means there is less physical restriction to breathe and less soft tissue to block the upper respiratory tract.

Sleeping more helps burn fat more efficiently in the body, and so having a good night’s sleep means you’re more likely to maintain a reduced weight.

[cathm]

Thanks for sharing @Robert026 

I find working out (as long as it is not close to bedtime) helps me sleep better.  Also, 3 mg of Melatonin helps with my sleep.  

Limiting tv, computer and phone use for a few hours before bed also improves sleep.