12 midnight habits that make us fat

Many of us, no matter how hard we try, do not lose the pounds we want. We can exercise a lot and eat right, but there is always something holding us back.

Of course, there are those who do not do so well with a healthy lifestyle, but may not understand that weight gain does not come only from too much food.

In the list below, you will see 12 night habits that, we may not pay enough attention to, but they significantly affect our weight. Do you have them too?

# 1 You do not get enough sleep

Concequenses:

• It slows down your metabolism.
• You feel more hungry.
• Increases cortisol levels.
• Exercise less, as you feel tired.

Advice:

You should get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

# 2 Eat large amounts of dinner

Concequenses:

• Eat a lot or heavy food and it slows down digestion, especially at night.
• You tend to watch TV while eating, which makes you consume more food.

Advice:

Choose a light dinner, consisting mainly of protein and vegetables.

# 3 Lie down as soon as you eat

Concequenses:

• More fat accumulates.
• You have digestive problems.

Advice:

You should take your last meal 1,5-2 hours before going to bed.

# 4 Eat fried foods

Concequenses:

• They have a lot of calories, but you do not have time to burn them.
• More fat accumulates.
• You can not sleep properly.

Advice:

Prefer grilled, grilled or steamed foods for your dinner.

# 5 Eat spicy food before bed

Concequenses:

• Spices and spicy foods do not help digestion.
• You can not sleep well.
• In the evening you spend several hours without food and spices can cause heartburn.

Advice:

Spicy food actually does a lot of good to your metabolism. Prefer it, if you like, but not at night.

# 6 Eat cereal or other carbohydrates

Concequenses:

• They give you more energy, which you do not use while you sleep.
• Foods high in carbohydrates contain a lot of sugar, which you should burn immediately.

Advice:

You can have some fresh juice or fresh fruit for dinner, all kinds of salads or foods with high percentages of protein. But all in small quantities.

# 7 You love sweets at night

Concequenses:

• Crystal sugar and flour are converted into fat cells.
• You can not burn all these calories at night.

Advice:

For dessert, you can eat some fruit. It is a healthy dessert that will not hurt you.

# 8 Snack after dinner

Concequenses:

• Eat more than you should and consume unnecessary calories.
• You get more calories, which will keep you awake.

Tips:

• Avoid bread, cookies or anything sweet after dinner.
• If you really want to eat a snack late, choose something light and healthy, with less than 200 calories.

# 9 Avoid dinner

Concequenses:

• It does not help you lose weight, as forgetting a meal slows down your metabolism.
• You will feel more hungry at the next meal.
• Avoiding meals causes nervousness.
• You lose muscle tissue and your skin relaxes.

Advice:

Even if you do not have enough time for a decent meal, at least try to eat a fruit.

# 10 Consume caffeine or alcohol

Concequenses:

• These products affect your sleep.
• They have a lot of calories.

Advice:

Choose natural juices or warm milk. Always end your day with a glass of water.

# 11 Use a cell phone or computer before bed

Concequenses:

• The blue light emitted by these devices affects your health and sleep.
• Radio frequencies also cause sleep loss.

Advice:

Turn off your devices at least one hour before going to bed. Instead, you can read a book or listen to soothing music.

# 12 You lie down very late at night

Concequenses:

• Lying down after midnight makes you fatter, as this is not the natural cycle of your body.
• You will want to eat something early in the morning.

Advice:

Lie down as soon as you start to fall asleep. If you feel good at the end of the day, try to exercise a little.