15 Ways to Stay Slim for Life

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Raising a Child
Why you might pack on pounds
"I get so much sleep," said no mom ever. Being tired is a way of life for many new mothers, but it can do serious damage to your waistline. Research has linked a lack of sleep to weight gain, as sleep deprivation drives down levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin while increasing levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger, McAllister says.
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Photo by: Thinkstock

Raising a Child
Why you might pack on pounds
"I get so much sleep," said no mom ever. Being tired is a way of life for many new mothers, but it can do serious damage to your waistline. Research has linked a lack of sleep to weight gain, as sleep deprivation drives down levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin while increasing levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger, McAllister says.
Stay thin
If eight hours a night isn't going to happen, make sure you get the best quality of sleep possible. Use darkening shades, buy a white noise fan, and keep the temperature in your bedroom at 66 degrees, which has been shown to optimize sleep.

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