Sleep, stress and depression affect weight loss

One study publish in the international journal of obesity studied the affects of sleep, stress and depression on weight loss.  It found that those who had between 6-8 hours of sleep a night, managed their stress levels and depression, lost more weight than their counterparts.  Stress and depression contributes to emotional eating and sleep affects many things including hormon levels.  So if your having a hard time losing weight; take a closer look at how much sleep your getting and your stress levels or the possibility of depression.  To read the full article go to:

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/Obesity/25614


Happiness,
Sarah Bran de León
www.calmwatershypnosis.com

The Note Project

We aim to inspire 1 million people to write a note to someone special in their lives. Become part of the biggest movement of 2011. Please join me by participating in this wonderful positive energy project!

Cat Isles

Low carbohydrate diets

There are many different diets out there.  Some are better than others.  It's always best to be educated about the good and the bad of any diet than you may be on.  Here is an article about the Atkins diet and the science behind the low carbohydrate diets out there.  The benefits and some down side.

http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2011/03/atkins-new-diet-revolution-under-investigation-2.php

Have a great day and stay warm!

Sarah Bran de Leon
www.calmwatershypnosis.com