By Yuvraj singh (Trainer, Nutritionist)
Good sleep is important for a healthy life and it also plays a major role in weight loss, but do you know that your sleep positions also affect your weight loss goals. In this article you will know about the best sleep positions for weight loss.
Tell me one thing, what is your favourite sleep position, is it flat or disfigured or by side ?
Most of the people don't know about sleep positions and they use to sleep in a disfigured manner.
Your sleep positions affect your fitness goals and also made an impact on your mental health.
One good sleep can make your day, it also helps you to reduce stress and do you know that stress is one of the main reasons behind obesity.
No matter how much time you get for sleep (6 hours or 8 hour), you can enjoy 8 hours of sleep while sleeping for 6 hours, it can only be achieved by changing your sleep position.
Different sleep positions have different benefits. Many of my clients have changed their sleep position and they actually get benefit from this.
For example, Mr.Shyam Subramanyam who was suffering from back pain, asked me for advice and I suggests him to change his sleep position, after one and half month he come to me and say thanks because he get relief from his back pain.
So, without wasting much of your precious time let's move towards the best sleep position for weight loss.
Table of contents
• Healthy sleep positions for weight
• Best sleeping position for digestion
• Drinks that burn fat while sleeping
• Can you lose weight by sleeping
Healthy sleep positions for weight loss
Here are some sleep positions which you can try, these positions will help you to live a healthy and prosperous life.
1. Flat position ( flat on back)
It is one of the most popular positions and also the most beneficial one.
It will help you to get relief from your back pain and also relaxes your hib.
It helps you to make your spine fine and also reduces unnecessary pressure from your back.
If you are worried about ageing, then don't worry this position will help you to make your skin look fresh.
In case if you are suffering from any serious back problems then please consult with your physician or doctor first.
2. Sleeping on your left side
Sleeping on your left side might be the best because it empowers your cardiovascular action, means in the left position your heart will pump the blood throughout the body in an easy manner.
Bad sleeping positions
1. Sleeping on your right side
I will not recommend this position to you because it may cause you suffering from heart problems.
This sleep position affects your cardiovascular system by adding pressure on it.
2. Flat on stomach
Flat on stomach or stomach prone is the worst sleeping position I have ever seen.
Experts say that, if you sleep on your stomach then you will definitely get pain in the next morning.
Sleeping on your stomach will make you suffer from neck and back pain.
3. Disfigured sleeping
Disfigured sleeping is not an ideal sleeping position and you should not sleep like this.
Best sleeping position for digestion and blood circulation
Sleeping on your left side is the answer for all.
While you sleep on your left, your blood circulation enhances and it also reduces the chances of heart problems.
Sleeping on the left side will also enhance your digestion and it is also the best sleep position for weight loss.
Drinks that burn fat while sleeping
Here is a list of drinks which helps you to burn fat while sleeping -
1. Cinnamon tea
2. Milk
3. Grape juice
4. Warm water
5. Warm water with honey
You can also have some best morning drinks to lose weight.
Can you lose weight by sleeping
Yes, you will definitely lose weight by sleeping because while sleeping your brain and body performs different functions which require energy, this results in burning of calories to fulfill the demand of energy which makes you lose weight.
Bottom lines
So, these were some sleep positions which will help you in your weight loss journey.
If you have any other problem related to 'sleep position for weight loss' or any other weight loss query, then please don't hesitate to contact us.
Your satisfaction is our reward.
