- SLEEP MORE – Going to bed a bit earlier or setting your alarm clock a little later can help boost fat burning and prevent weight gain. Several studies have found an association between getting enough sleep and weight loss. One study of 68,183 women showed that those who slept five or fewer hours per night over a period of 16 years were more likely to gain weight than those who slept for longer than seven hours per night.
- INCREASE YOUR DEFICIT – The size of your deficit, assuming you are resting enough and eating enough to subdue the stress the body is under, is of direct relation to the speed with which you can expect your weight to drop. The larger the deficit, the more weight you can expect to lose in a given space of time.
- ADD IRON – Iron is an important mineral that has many vital functions in the body. As with other nutrients such as iodine, a deficiency in iron may impact the health of your thyroid gland. This small gland in your neck secretes hormones that regulate your metabolism. Multiple studies have found that low levels of iron in the body may be associated with impaired thyroid function and a disruption in the production of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism decreased thyroid function, include weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath and weight gain.
