Have you ever noticed that when you’re tired you crave high sugar foods and coffee? It’s because your body is needing sleep, but you’re forcing it to stay awake. In turn you’ll crave coffee and sugary foods to keep your body “up”. The problem is coffee is a diriuretic so it’s easy to mistake hunger for thirst, and craving sugary foods are high in empty calories that result in packing on the pounds. The solution? Get more zzzz’s! Most of us need about 8 hours to function at our best. If you can’t get all 8 hours during the night, fit in a cat nap instead of doing an unnecessary task. Now that you know that lack of sleep can lead to unwanted pounds, there’s more motivation to get your sleep!
