Are you tired of feeling like you’re constantly battling stubborn body fat?
If so, it’s time to add a new strategy to your fat loss arsenal: sleep.
Yesyou read that right!
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We spoke with an expert who shares some small but effective ways to burn body fat while you sleep.
Try intermittent fasting.
Try eating your last meal a few hours before bedtime and fast until breakfast the following day.
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(Or, better yet, wait until lunchtime.)
“During the fasting period, the body uses stored fat as an energy source, leading tofat loss.
When we sleep, our body enters a state of fasting naturally.
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Combining this with intermittent fasting can extend the fasting period, leading togreater fat loss during sleep.
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Keep your room temperature cool while you sleep.
So turn down the thermostat and let your body do the work while you rest.
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Poor sleep has been linked to hormonal imbalances that can lead to weight gain.
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Do strength training in the evening.
Strength training can give your metabolism a boost, according to theMayo Clinic.
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Try doing a quick strength workout in the evening to rev up your metabolism before bedtime.
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Take cold showers.
“Cold showers can increase the body’s production of brown fat, which burns calories to generate heat.
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