Get those zzzz's

Monday....anyone else feeling that weekend slump? You know that feeling when you wish the weekend could be 3 days not just 2 quick ones? If only.... But in the midst of your busy week you can't make excuses for not getting a good night's sleep. Did you know that sleep is one of the key components of weight loss AND maintaining a healthy weight? Indeed! When we lack those zzzzz's we make poor food choices~did you ever try to beat your old friend "willpower" on an empty stomach? Of course not! But you can't make healthy decisions when your tired self would rather snuggle with a bowl of Mac n cheese. So get those zzzzz's! 7hrs will do but 8-10 is best! You can't keep up with the demands of work and family without a good night's sleep. It's like running your car without gas....eventually you will stall and gain weight. So sleep to lose weight? You betcha! Paired with good food choices because you're well rested and exercise~it's a win win win situation!