Comments on: Sleep More to Lose More http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:21:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Why Cortisol Destroys your Healthy Weight Loss Diet | New Health Ideas http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-8155 Why Cortisol Destroys your Healthy Weight Loss Diet | New Health Ideas Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:09:37 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-8155 [...] Sleep More to Lose More (johnisfit.com) [...] [...] Sleep More to Lose More (johnisfit.com) [...]

]]> By: Dr. Kal http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-6998 Dr. Kal Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:23:33 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-6998 No offence to you either Joanne, but if you read the post or my reply to Gregg's comment above, you will see that I'm not pushing getting more sleep as a "magic bullet." There are no weight loss "magic bullets." Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep should be a part of any comprehensive weight loss plan. If you are getting your 7 to 9 hours of sleep, as you stated in your comment, then you may need to address your nutrition plan (diet), activity plan (exercise), or your stress levels. I wish you the best in achieving your goals. No offence to you either Joanne, but if you read the post or my reply to Gregg's comment above, you will see that I'm not pushing getting more sleep as a "magic bullet." There are no weight loss "magic bullets."

Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep should be a part of any comprehensive weight loss plan.

If you are getting your 7 to 9 hours of sleep, as you stated in your comment, then you may need to address your nutrition plan (diet), activity plan (exercise), or your stress levels.

I wish you the best in achieving your goals.

]]> By: Joanne http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-6997 Joanne Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-6997 No offence Dr Kal but I really loath these sort of themes for losing weight. I blogged about this as well as drink green tea and don't do anything else and you will lose pounds a year. I am fighting for every ounce I lose and none of it comes from more sleep - I am a great sleeper or green tea (turns out it slows my already sluggish thyroid). There is nothing wrong with telling us more sleep helps but when we are told "all you have to do" is sleep more and magically the weight will drop is difficult for people that are constantly looking for that magic bullet. No offence Dr Kal but I really loath these sort of themes for losing weight. I blogged about this as well as drink green tea and don't do anything else and you will lose pounds a year. I am fighting for every ounce I lose and none of it comes from more sleep – I am a great sleeper or green tea (turns out it slows my already sluggish thyroid). There is nothing wrong with telling us more sleep helps but when we are told "all you have to do" is sleep more and magically the weight will drop is difficult for people that are constantly looking for that magic bullet.

]]> By: High Interest on Sleep Debt — Crumple It Up http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-6987 High Interest on Sleep Debt — Crumple It Up Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:45:20 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-6987 [...] Sleep More to Lose More (johnisfit.com) [...] [...] Sleep More to Lose More (johnisfit.com) [...]

]]> By: Dr. Kal http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-6979 Dr. Kal Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:58:32 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-6979 Gregg, I'm not sure if you read the entire post. I mention that there are 4 keys to permanent weight loss. One of these keys is getting 7 - 9 hours of sleep. In and of it self, adequate sleep will not create significant weight loss. However, it should be apart of any comprehensive weight loss plan. I do agree with you though. What you eat and how much you eat are still the most important aspects. But do not neglect stress and sleep. Gregg,

I'm not sure if you read the entire post. I mention that there are 4 keys to permanent weight loss. One of these keys is getting 7 – 9 hours of sleep.

In and of it self, adequate sleep will not create significant weight loss. However, it should be apart of any comprehensive weight loss plan.

I do agree with you though. What you eat and how much you eat are still the most important aspects. But do not neglect stress and sleep.

]]> By: Gregg http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/10/30/sleep-more-to-lose-more/#comment-6966 Gregg Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:00:49 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1727#comment-6966 I'm sure the doctor's suggestion that we get more sleep is good advice, but I can't help but feel that it's just another "magic bullet" that feeds the belief that we can lose weight without doing the hard work. I've gained weight twice, and now lost weight twice, and this time I'm committed to keeping it off. In all honesty, I don' think you can lose weight and keep it off through more sleep, trendy diets, pills, or even exercise. I think you have to change the way you eat. This means less food and better food. Period. It's hard if you really love to eat, and even harder if you really love to eat sugar, fat, or carbs, but that's the reality. I'm sure the doctor's suggestion that we get more sleep is good advice, but I can't help but feel that it's just another "magic bullet" that feeds the belief that we can lose weight without doing the hard work. I've gained weight twice, and now lost weight twice, and this time I'm committed to keeping it off. In all honesty, I don' think you can lose weight and keep it off through more sleep, trendy diets, pills, or even exercise. I think you have to change the way you eat. This means less food and better food. Period. It's hard if you really love to eat, and even harder if you really love to eat sugar, fat, or carbs, but that's the reality.

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