Getting into a consistent, healthy nighttime routine is the name of the (weight loss) game!
The first bucket: how to keep burning calories at night.
If you want to lose more weight, don’t eat too late.
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You’ve likely heard this popular tip beforeand it’s actually a bit controversial, Dr. Bohl points out.
“No matter the time you eat, your body should process the calories in the same way.
If you want to have a pre-bedtime snack, verify it’s one with casein protein.
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Don’t be too shocked to hear that there’s an exception to habit #1.
Get some exercisebut time it correctly.
If you work out too close to your bedtime, you may find it challenging to fall to sleep.
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But, Dr. Bohl says the human body continues to torch calories during the hours following a workout.
Don’t drink alcohol before bed.
Drinking alcoholic beverages before bed is a bad habit for more than one reason.
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Set your bedroom to a cool temperature if you want to lose more weight.
Plus, a cool room temperature promotes a great night’s sleep!
The ideal temperature to set your bedroom at is about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Avoid blue light.
Sticking to a consistent schedule doesn’t only apply to work.
The same goes for your bedtime and waketime.
