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How to Sleep Away Pounds

More fantastic health insights from Erikka, our bride-to-be...

Sleep is most important when I am busiest, and have the least amount of time to rest.

When my sleep pattern is erratic, or I don’t get enough sleep, it seems to take me days to recover. I accomplish less the next day. I feel sluggish and tired. And I get sick more often.

Lately I’ve made an effort to do two things to help me deal with the stresses of planning a wedding: 1) get to bed at the same time every night, 2) get at least eight hours of sleep. I can’t believe the difference that a good night’s sleep makes—I feel refreshed and energized each morning. Plus I have more pep throughout the day!

Also, I’ve read that you burn fat when you get quality rest, because your body releases fat-burning chemicals in the deepest stages of sleep. Losing weight while sleeping? What could be better than that?

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