NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) If you are looking to drop a few pounds, experts say getting enough sleep is the key to successful weight loss.
The first reason may seen obvious. If youre asleep then youre not eating junk food.According to studies, a lack of sleep can increase the hormone that stimulates appetite, so that means people who havent gotten enough might feel more hunger than those who did.
The National Sleep Foundation says most adults should get at least seven hours of sleep a night, with some people needing as many as nine.
Here are some tips from experts to help get a good nights rest.
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Experts say getting enough sleep is key to weight loss - WTNH Connecticut News (press release)
