Is Poor Sleep Making You Fat? Get Help Now!

That’s right. You need good sleep to lose weight more easily.

Poor Sleep = Stress.   Stress = Cortisol.  Cortisol = Belly Fat.

Ok – It’s not that simple, but read on.

As one who has struggled with sleep and energy, I’m always looking for good information to sleep better and to fall asleep more easily.

That’s what’s makes me an excellent resource for my clients who have trouble turning off the brain chatter and slipping into that necessary peaceful slumber.

Today, right now, I have an important tool to share with you!

The 4-7-8 Breath Cycle, courtesy of none other than Dr. Andrew Weil, Harvard trained medical doctor who has played a seminal role in codifying and establishing the emerging field of integrative medicine.

It works by allowing more oxygen into the body, which promotes a state of calm.

The 4-7-8 Cycle only takes about 20-30 seconds total. You can do this in traffic, at the elevator, even waiting in line. Weil does this first thing in the morning and last thing at night.  I’ve summarized the steps for you right here.

CLICK HERE for a PDF version to use as a reminder.

“4-7-8”

1. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
2. Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a count of four.
3. Hold your breath for a count of seven, keeping your tongue against the back of your top teeth.
4. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
5. Repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths (and only four breaths at a time)
6. Practice this at least 2 times each day.

Be sure to watch the brief video, and then practice, practice, practice to get all the benefits that Dr. Weil mentions, including craving control, easing digestive issues, releasing stress and pain, and more.

Click here for Dr. Weil’s video. 

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Sweet dreams, my friend.