Wake Up!

Did you know that lack of sleep is one of the leading things that limit or slow weight loss? Recently, I have been reading a great book by Dr. Amen, "The Amen Weight Loss Solution". In this fairly in depth book Dr Amen goes on to explain the effects of insomnia and or sleep deprivation. This lack of quality rest impacts cortisol levels amongst other things. Cortisol is a hormone that is needed, but only to a point. To much cortisol actually causes insulin resistance and and decreases your ability to burn stores of body fat.  It also has an effect on the pre-frontal cortex of the brain that impacts the choices you make regarding food and other lifestyle choices.  Actually, you will store more of your sugars as fat when this is the case. So, the first step is to figure out why your not sleeping enough. Some reasons may include:

1) trading work for sleep
2) trading play (fun) for sleep
3) mental health
4) negative stress's in your life
5) pain
6) lack of melatonin
7) see others at:Symptoms of sleep deprivation

You can find resources to assist you in getting a deeper more restful sleep.  Find information regarding these resources at Sleep aid CD .   Another thing that can be helpful is regular use of supplements that contain melatonin and Valerian.   One such product is call Sleep Works.  You can read more at Sleep Works .   Read more details and compare..   You can purchase sleep works at Get my "Sleep Works" Order Sleep Works

Not only are you more likely to store and burn energy regularly, your body will also produce more human growth hormone when your getting 6-8 hours of sleep and at least 4 hours or more of uninterrupted sleep.  Preferably 6 or so of uninterrupted sleep is better yet.

If you feel you need a more comprehensive evaluation you should seek help at a clinic.  I recommend this one for our local area..  http://applevalleymedicalcenter.com/sleep-center/