How Sleep and Stress Affect Weight Loss

DON'T FORGET SAVE 44% ON THE BIBLICAL WEIGHT LOSS FRAMEWORK THROUGH SUNDAY!! 6/21. It's time for you to take back your body and heal in a way only God can heal. This is so much more than weight loss. Join us today! Psalm 4:8. “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Stress impacts hormones. Chronic stress can: increase cravings-increase emotional eating-worsen sleep-impact recovery-impact joints. Sleep affects hunger hormones as well. Poor sleep increases: cravings– appetite- fatigue- cortisol. Aim for: 7–9 hours nightly. Rest is productive. You are not lazy for resting. You are not selfish for resting. Resting is a command given by our Almighty Father. For us ladies over 40, releasing cortisol is 44% harder as we age.Practical Steps to Rest: consistent bedtime–reduce late-night scrolling - evening routine-sunlight in morning-limit caffeine after 11am.Father, forgive me for wasting time staring at a screen when You’ve called me to rest Lord. I know my phone is a distraction from the devil and I’m tired of his foothold in my life. I am tired Lord; I am overwhelmed and stressed. I am laying it all down to You today, Father, I know that You already have my struggles worked out for my good and Your glory. I give it all to You Jesus. Lord, show me how to rest, how to release cortisol in my body and find other methods to relax. Help me to slow down and care for myself wisely. Teach me rhythms of peace and rest Lord, thank You for Your word and Your promise to be my rest. In Jesus’ name, amen.ACTION ITEM- Create a 30-minute evening routine this week and stick to it!Are you sick of trying diet after diet and NOT losing weight?Hey there friend, I'm Lindy Schlabach, Christian Fitness & Nutrition Coach. I gained 100 pounds in my late twenties and struggled for years to get it off. Seven years ago, I found a basic system that worked and has helped me lose 90 of those pounds. I’ve been working with women in online fitness and nutrition ever since to break chains of diet culture, embrace their bodies and fueling instead of dieting.  In this podcast, I'll teach you how to:• Lose Weight in a Way that honors God without obsessing about the scale• Meal Plan and Prep for Your Family• Follow a MACRO based plan that allows you to eat the foods you love.• Recognize and pray through triggers keeping you stuck.• I’ll help you Plan your week and schedule your self-care time.• Cultivate a spirit of self-discipline in your workouts you actually enjoy. It's time to give God your health journey and watch Him make you new, from the inside, OUT.Join The Biblical Weight Loss Framework: https://www.herweightlossmindset.com/frameworkJoin my FREE Community: https://bit.ly/JoinTheChristianWeightLossCommunityJoin my Insiders List with weekly tips for weight loss for Christian women: http://herweightlossmindset.com/herweightlossmindsetinsiders