Poor sleep hygiene, late-night snacking, and excessive screen time may also increase cravings and affect hormone regulation.
If you are trying to lose weight, you are likely making several lifestyle changes.
Burning calories from your food (thermogenesis) is highest in the morning and decreases throughout the day.
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Enjoying Desserts and Sweets in the Evening
Eating desserts and other sweets in the evening may contribute toweight gain.
Eating Close to Bedtime
Eating close to bedtimemay disrupt sleep and increase the risk of weight gain.
Late-night snacking, in addition to meals throughout the day, may also cause weight gain.
Eating outside that window, such aslate-night snacking, affects our metabolism, blood sugar levels, and sleep.
Eating Mindlessly While Using Screens
Many people unwind at night while looking at their phones or other devices.
When distracted by a screen, consuming more food than your body needs is easy.
Eating while looking at TV or other screens causes people to eat more than they would otherwise.
Drinking water in the evening is a healthy way to stay hydrated.
However, drinking too close to bedtime could cause you to wake up at night and interrupt yourcircadian rhythm.
Avoid drinking water right before you go to bed to improve your sleep.
People who regularly experience disrupted sleep are at higher risk of weight gain and obesity.
Sleep deprivationmay cause you to eat more food than your body needs.
People who do not get enough sleep experience hormonal changes that cause them to feel hungrier during the day.
They typically consume fewer calories and gain less weight.
Aim to move your body daily.
Take walking breaks during the day, and avoid sitting for several hours at a time.
The combination of sitting excessively and getting too much evening screen time contributes to weight gain.
give a shot to get at least seven hours of sleep each night.
Not Paying Attention to Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygienecan improve your sleep duration and quality.
Getting enough sleep each night is essential for healthy weight loss.
To improve sleep, try:
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Research shows that sleep deprivation causes hormonal changes that contribute to obesity.
These changes cause you to feel hungrier and consume more calories the following day.
Several treatment options are available.
Summary
Your evening habits can profoundly affect your weight loss efforts and overall health.
To support your weight loss goals, consider making lifestyle changes.
Avoid heavy meals and sweets in the evenings.
Aim to exercise each day, but avoid intense workouts right before bed.
Focus on sleep hygiene by following a relaxing evening routine daily.
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