The Slimming World sleep study also showed that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At Slimming World, we understand how sleep can affect weight, and vice versa. It can become a vicious cycle \u2013 we reach for the high Swip foods because we\u2019re tired, our weight goes up and we find it even harder to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n We can help you to reverse this cycle, improving the quality of your sleep through healthy lifestyle changes. This can help to prevent those sleep-deprived slip ups that can sabotage our weight loss success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can create a positive sleep cycle through:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This can all lead to better sleep, bigger weight losses and a brilliant wellbeing boost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than a third of the members we surveyed said they\u2019d been sleeping better since joining Slimming World, with many reporting that they:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleeping better means that we have more energy during the day, feel more motivated to plan and prep healthy meals and are more likely to stick to activity plans!<\/p>\n\n\n Graham Baalham has lost nearly 17st in less than two years with Slimming World, transforming his health completely; <\/p>\n\n\n\n “I\u2019m 55 now, and I can honestly say that if I hadn\u2019t joined Slimming World, I probably wouldn\u2019t have lived to see 60. At nearly 29st, my weight was causing me a lot of health problems. Sleep was the worst part. It was terrifying. I\u2019d wake up six or seven times a night not breathing, gasping for air. I\u2019d have to stick my head out of the window just to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food Optimising completely changed my mindset. I realised that losing weight isn\u2019t about burning calories, it\u2019s about what<\/em> you eat \u2013 and how satisfying it is. I stay to group every week because you learn so much about food, and the weight loss support makes all the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowadays, I feel like a 20-year-old! I walk up to 10 miles a day with my dog, whereas before, I was lucky if I managed one mile. I sleep through the night \u2013 no more gasping for air, no more sitting upright in the dark, terrified. I wake up feeling rested.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Graham’s sleep story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “At 17st 6lbs, my sleep apnoea was out of control. I\u2019d wake bolt upright with a sharp intake of breath throughout the night. I felt constantly tired and I didn\u2019t have the energy to cook or do any exercise, which meant I found it difficult to lose weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One morning I woke up and thought: \u2018It doesn\u02bc<\/strong>t have to be like this any more\u2019. A friend at work had recommended her local Slimming World group, so I thought I\u2019d give it a go. That decision changed my life and I went on to lose more than 7st!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Donna’s sleep story<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although we know that there\u2019s not always a quick fix for sleep issues, these tried-and-tested tactics could help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf4e Avoid eating large meals close to bedtime. If you fancy an evening snack, reach for something that\u2019s fibre-rich and low in fat and sugar, as studies suggest that eating foods lower in fibre and higher in fat and sugar can negatively affect sleep quality. Examples could include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udf77 Cut down on alcohol. While it can initially cause drowsiness, which might help you to drop off, it can also lead to a restless night, early waking and a worse sleep overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcf1 Ban screens from the bedroom. The glare from our mobile phones, tablets and TVs delays the release of melatonin that normally helps you drop off to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udeb6Enjoy a brisk walk or light stretches in the evening. Research shows gentle and moderate exercise can help you sleep better. Try to plan more strenuous activity for earlier in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udec1 Build a relaxing routine. Stress and worry can keep us up at night. So try to do something soothing before bed, like having a warm bath, doing some stretching, reading a good book or having a hot, milky drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More for members: You\u2019ll find more tips for a better night\u2019s sleep, plus strategies to help protect your weight loss on tired days, in the Snooze more, lose more<\/em> feature on our exclusive member website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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The benefits of improved sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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