Feeling Sleepy?

Don’t you feel better after a good night’s sleep? I know I do. Lack of sleep affects our ability to concentrate and process information. You know the feeling… when you can’t focus in on that report you need to get done for work, or when you have to read the same paragraph in your newspaper or a book over and over before the words sink in. And that’s just one effect of lack of sleep.

There are others. Lack of sleep can also affect the appearance of your skin, alter your immune function, raise your stress hormone levels, and, now, studies show lack of sleep may actually affect your eating habits. Research from a recent study of the work, sleep and eating habits of a group of truck drivers show the drivers who reported getting enough sleep each night also said that they ate an average of three servings of fruits and vegetables, drank less than one sugary drink and ate less than a half serving of a sugary snack each day. The opposite was true of the drivers who felt they didn’t get enough sleep. The sluggish feeling that comes with lack of sleep left them craving quick energy snacks rather than making healthy food choices.

So if you sleep better and have plenty of energy, are you less likely to consume empty calories? And could the opposite be true: If you eat a healthy diet will you sleep better? A healthy diet and exercise are the foundation of the Chris Powell Reshape the Nation program. Our combination of five balanced meals a day and regular exercise can help you lose weight and regulate your energy levels. Will it help you sleep better… certainly worth a try, isn’t it?

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