Stick to exercise and diet goals with simple methods 

Sticking to exercise and diet goals can be difficult to follow because of monotony or a busy schedule. However, to lose weight and improve fitness, consistency with diet and exercise routine is necessary.

Research presented at Scientific Sessions 2023 showed that people with better sleep health in terms of their duration, efficiency, satisfaction, timing, and alertness are more likely to stick to their exercise and diet goals.

In this article, we will discuss how uninterrupted sleep can help you stick to exercise and diet goals for your overall well-being.

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Reaching exercise and diet goals with uninterrupted sleep

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According to a preliminary research study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023, people with uninterrupted and regular sleep can follow their exercise and diet goals much more efficiently.

According to the report, there are certain behaviors like having a regular wake-up time, waking up feeling refreshed, getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night, and being alert throughout the day can help you stick to your exercise and diet goals. Preliminary research has shown that participants with better sleep health improved their physical activity routine and adhered to their calorie intake.

Although the research showed an association between an increase in physical activity and a better sleep score, it was not so statistically significant. That means there'sc still a chance that the correlation could be because of some other factors.

This research did raise an important question about whether clinicians should recommend patients to improve their sleep schedule before starting their weight loss journey or if they should advise enhancing their sleep schedule while working on their exercise and diet goals.

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Improved sleep health

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Enhancing one’s sleep health is a critical component for improving cardiovascular health.

That's especially important in modern living, as cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death. Other components for improved heart health include controlling cholesterol level, managing blood sugar and blood pressure, healthy eating, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking.

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How to improve sleep schedule

Different methods work for different individuals. Here are some ways you can try to get sound sleep:

• Make sure that your sleeping area is relaxing, comfortable, and quiet.
• Avoid using screens before bed, and instead opt for reading a book.
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, or big meals just before bedtime.
• Try to sleep at the same time every day.
• Make sure to get some sort of physical exercise in a day.

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Now that you know the impact uninterrupted sleep can have on sticking to your exercise and diet goals, look to improve your sleep health, which will also improve cardiovascular health.