The Benefits of Rest for Weight Loss

JUST FOR TODAY:  Take a break!  Rest a while!  This supports your body to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Rest?  But this isn't burning any calories, so how can you lose weight?  Actually, you are burning calories all the time, even while you rest or sleep.  And while you rest, your body is able to rebuild muscle tissue and provide other functions which are helpful for weight loss.  By resting, you are giving your body a break from all of the other tasks it must perform, so it can focus more on supporting you with weight loss.  In fact, people who are sleep deprived tend to gain weight due to hormone imbalance.  So, instead of going the extra mile, take a nap!

©2010 by "Dr. Dorie" McCubbrey, M.S.Ed., Ph.D. – Eating Disorder & Obesity Treatment Specialist – Denver, Colorado