You see, one of the reasons I have MANDATORY check-ins with my coaching clients is so I can check for "hidden sabotages" that could keep them from achieving their ideal weight.

While most coaches think dieting more and/or exercising more is the solution when someone hits a plateau, it's not always the case.

One of the things I ask them about is their sleep.

Poor quality sleep has repeatedly been linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) and weight gain.

Additionally, many sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, are worsened by weight gain. 

It’s a vicious cycle...

Poor sleep can cause weight gain, and weight gain can cause your sleep quality to decrease even further.

It's not just the quantity of sleep. It's the QUALITY of sleep.

Studies show that if you're not getting QUALITY sleep, you have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more.

This is due to its effect on hormones that signal hunger and fullness.

Furthermore, research has found that lack of sleep can increase your cravings for foods that are high in calories, carbohydrates, and fat.

Those who get adequate quality sleep tend to eat fewer calories than those who don’t get enough sleep.

If you find yourself hungry all the time and/or crave sweets and carbs, it could be your sleeping patterns (quality or quantity).

So what can you do?

One of the best things you could ever do is manage your stress (both mental and physical), while improving your recovery from that stress.

The KEY time to do this is at night while you sleep.

Here's something that will transform your sleep

I've been doing it a while (a year or more - I've lost track :) 

To more (and better) sleep, helping you get fit for life,

Mikey