Are You Sabotaging Weight Loss With These 4 Night Time Mistakes?

Losing weight is no easy task. If you feel like you’re putting everything into your workouts and diet but your stubborn poundage just won’t shed, you could be making one of these 4 major night time mistakes:

#1 Late Night Drinking 

Grabbing a few cocktails with friends can be a fun way to unwind after a stressful workday, but leaving happy hour until later in the evening can have an added impact on your weight. Alcohol can harm your sleep quality, and not getting adequate sleep can cause weight gain. Cut yourself off two hours before your regular bedtime in order to avoid sleep issues.

#2 Big Dinners

Many people make dinner their biggest meal of the day. Eating a huge dinner can be similar to eating excessively late at night. It can be hard for your system to digest, especially since we tend to be more stationary in the evening. Make breakfast your largest meal and lighten up your dinner.

#3 Pre-Bed Workouts

Working out earlier in the day can leave your body feeling satisfied and ready for bed when the time comes. But working out just before hitting the sheets can do the opposite. Your system can’t settle down for a half an hour after smashing a workout so your sleep pattern is disrupted.

#4 Phone Checking 

Are you glued to your smartphone from the time you wake up to the time you pass out? Staring at a glaring screen can keep your body wired, so turn down the brightness or turn it off completely half an hour before bedtime.

Try these suggestions and let us know if you see an improvement in your weight loss!

 

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