Sleep deprivation is a growing problem. 28% of adults report they're getting 6 or fewer hours per night...but going to bed early may help keep your weight down.
According to a recent Mayo Clinic study, night owls tend to have a higher BMI than those with standard sleep schedules. The reason? They eat an average of 250 more calories a day — often at night, while others are asleep. They also eat more fast food and consume fewer fruits and vegetables.
According to the study’s researchers, eating at night when your body thinks it should be asleep could mess with your internal clock, leading to changes in appetite and metabolism. Shift workers, for instance, may produce less leptin, a hormone that tells the body it’s full and to stop eating. For people who can control their bedtime, going to bed and getting up earlier may help you stay healthy and lean!!
