My clients are sometimes surprised to hear that I place so much emphasis on a good night’s sleep.
They wonder what sleep has to do with their food sensitivities and digestive health.
And that’s a great question!
When you think about the purpose of sleep, the primary role is to rest and repair – so that your body can function optimally come morning.
If you consistently go to bed too late, or wake up early, or your sleep is interrupted – your body can’t fully restore itself.
So you end up feeling sluggish and hungrier than usual, and start making poor food choices because your blood sugar is out of whack, and it’s all because you didn’t get enough sleep.
And yes – you might also gain weight!
(With a tendency to hang on to those extra pounds, no matter how hard you try to lose them).
Of course, nothing exists in a vacuum, and developing healthy sleep habits is just one part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
So pick one habit from the list below, and let’s get started!
