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Slim in your sleep?
6 reasons to go straight to sleep
"Sandman, dear sandman..."
You don't need sand to fall asleep - you need melatonin. The sleep hormone is responsible for making you tired in the evening and easier to fall asleep. And why should we give melatonin, aka the sandman, the chance to accompany us to the land of dreams?
We give you 6 good reasons why you should go straight to sleep!
Reason no. 1: Sleep makes you pretty!
If you've had a good night's sleep, you not only feel alert, but also look super fresh. Why? By losing up to half a liter of water, you weigh less and your skin is firmer the next morning. Sleep pretty!
Reason no. 2: Sleep makes you healthy!
Sleep not only makes you beautiful, but also healthy! When it gets dark in the evening, your body releases the natural sleep hormone melatonin. Melatonin ensures a healthy day-night rhythm and makes it easier to fall asleep. Healthy sleep strengthens your immune system - nice!
Reason no. 3: Sleep makes you slim!
Did you know that you burn calories while you sleep? Sounds like a dream, but it's true! Depending on your body weight, your body burns between 50 and 60 calories per hour during the night. And all you have to do is get enough sleep. Goodbye flab!
Another nice side effect: after a good night's sleep, you'll also crave fewer carbohydrates.
Reason no. 4: Sleep makes you fit!
Sleep like a baby and wake up like a piece of toast popping out of the toaster. Sleep makes you more efficient and brings you to your highest energy level!
Just 7.5 hours of sleep a day and you'll be fully recharged and feel fitter. And the math works out: More energy equals more drive equals higher metabolic rate and calorie consumption.
Reason no. 5: Sleep makes you productive!
By starting the day fit as a fiddle, you'll not only be able to master your to-do list with ease, but you'll also be able to do your spring cleaning afterwards. The fact that you can be so relaxed in the fast lane is also thanks to melatonin, which keeps the stress hormone cortisol in check.
Wooozaaa!
Reason no. 6: Sleep makes you happy!
Your body uses the night's rest to recharge its batteries.
So more rest time means you'll be beaming with sunshine and infect even the most tired faces with your good vibes the next morning!
P.S.: And you'll be closer to breakfast!
Sleep, Pretty, sleep...
