Why You NEED Sleep

Jillian has a 60 minute non stop workout mix that will get your heart rate up and keep it there (128 bpm). Jillian Michaels Workout Mix, Vol. 4 (60 Min Non-Stop) – iSweat Fitness Music In case you missed them here are links to Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Losing It Soundtrack   Why You Should Get at Least Hours of Sleep Just two nights of bad sleep will cut your satiety hormone leptin by 20 percent and increase your hunger hormone ghrelin by 30 percent. That one-two punch makes you much more likely to snack on high-carb treats, which couldn’t come at a worse time for your insulin levels. In a recent study, University of Chicago researchers found that just three nights of poor sleep made the bodies of young, healthy test subjects 25 percent less sensitive to insulin. This level of insulin resistance is comparable to that brought on by carrying 20 to 30 extra pounds. In order to block fat-storage hormones and allow the full release of fat-burning hormones, you need to get at least seven hours of sleep a night! Check out the podcast at www.jillianmichaelspodcast.com