Doctors Claim that Lying in Bed Is More Effective for Weight Loss Than Working Out in the Gym (4 photos)

In the spring, many people start hitting the gym, trying to get rid of the "excess" belly fat before summer. However, experts say that those trying to lose weight are better off lounging in bed than waking up early and rushing to the gym. Find out why lounging in bed is more effective for weight loss than hitting the gym in our article.





The idea that lounging in bed is better for your figure than working out at the gym seems odd. Sleep expert Dr. Guy Meadows says it's all down to the link between sleep deprivation and increased body fat.



The healthy sleep norm is 7-8 hours. A recent study found that 27% of those who sleep an average of 6 hours a night are prone to obesity. 73% of those who sleep about 5 hours are overweight. Therefore, sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain. Without adequate rest, the satiety and hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin become abnormally active. This triggers cravings for sweets.





Dr. Meadows assures that if you care about your health and figure, you should make sleep a priority. A 2010 University of Chicago study found that dieters who sleep through the night lose half their weight as fat. Those who follow the same regimen but don't get enough sleep lose weight primarily from muscle mass and experience increased hunger. In 2018, scientists found that people who sleep 7 to 9 hours a night feel less hungry.



It's best to combine exercise and sound sleep; results will be quick and effective. To lose weight, lounging in bed alone isn't enough: you need a holistic approach, leading a healthy lifestyle, and maintaining a calorie deficit.

Science to help those losing weight. American scientists have proven that gluttony is contagious. Eating pizza and sweets in large groups not only lifts your mood but also becomes a habit, increasing your weight.