Recently on one of the major morning shows they discussed the connection between getting sufficient sleep and how it can help us to lose weight. They conducted a study with a group of women and instructed them to not change anything about their diet routine except to get sufficient sleep.

Since these were individuals that were having trouble sleeping they suggested that they not drink any caffeine products from the afternoon on, that they not drink any alcohol within three hours of bedtime, and that they fix their bedtime hour to be the same each night.

Their goal was to get a regular seven and a half hours every night for the next six weeks. Apparently, without changing anything else these women lost around ten pounds each.

It has to be mentioned that a couple of the women found that as they became more rested they found themselves eating less, and that this helped as well in the weight loss.

Overall, their findings indicated that lack of sleep seems to pack on pounds. Personally I can vouch for the fact that feeling tired and having no energy does seem to make me try to find energy in food.

I love the idea that sleeping better means weighing less. It makes sense that our bodies need well rounded care to be in the best shape possible. Another reason the quest for a consistent good night’s rest is indeed a necessary one.