10 Things You Should Do at Night to Lose Weight
Here are some small changes you can try at night to help you slim down.
When you’re trying to lose weight, eating healthily and exercising regularly are important things to do, but these too can help.
1 Tackle boredom as sometimes people overeat at night because they’re bored so if that’s you, try to fit in some activities before bed.
Walking, journaling, chatting with a friend, or reading a book can help distract you from binge eating try. Maybe try a new hobby — like painting, playing music, or knitting as that’s another great way to distract yourself from eating or snacking when you’re bored
2 Check your sleep because believe it or not, getting enough sleep can help you when you’re trying to lose weight. Having a schedule that you stick to and getting the right amount of sleep can help a lot.
3 Exercise can help as physical activity in the early evening can be helpful. Just make sure it’s not too vigorous as high-intensity exercise like interval training could affect the quality of sleep you get. It can also make it harder to fall asleep at bedtime. Don’t work out too late, either. Stop at least an hour before you go to sleep.
4 Pack such and be prepared Instead of going out for your midday meal, save some money and pack your lunch the night before. Eating out usually means more fat and sodium. But when you pack your own food, you’ll have healthier options. Go for proteins like almonds or turkey slices, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
5 Stick to a schedule if you notice you’re overeating at night, it could be because you haven’t eaten enough during the day. The best way to combat that is to make sure that you eat your meals regularly.
That way, your body will know when to anticipate food eating a small snack between lunch and dinner is totally fine, too — just try not to overdo it.
6 Turn Off the TV although you might like to watch television during dinner, screen time while you eat could cause you to accidentally overindulge.
It can distract you from how much and what you’re eating.
7 Clean your teeth immediately after dinner as it can encourage you to avoid nighttime eating because if your teeth are already clean, you’ll probably think twice before grabbing a snack close to bedtime.
Remember to wait at least 60 minutes before brushing.
8 Tackle any stress as it can lead to weight gain so try to take time to relax at night. Deep breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation are great ways to do that.
Lowering your stress levels can also do wonders for the quality and amount of sleep you get.
9 Turn the lights out as sleeping in a dark room is another habit to add to your list because it helps you get better sleep. If you’re trying to lose weight and get better sleep cover the windows to block out light.
Try blackout curtains or blinds, or use an eye mask, and put your phone and laptop away at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
10 Check hormone balance as if you have good progesterone levels that can encourage relaxation and better sleep. That’s the hormone that can also help with weight loss too.
Helpful information:
If you think that maybe your diet is having an influence, there are some specific foods that can be helpful and this article gives you more information.
https://anna.blog.wellsprings-health.com/best-5-foods-to-aid-sleep/
