Dr Michael Mosley explains common problem that can lead to unintentional weight gain
06.11.2023 - 17:53
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Dr Michael Mosley has shared a technique which can help people overcome a health problem which can cause people to eat almost 400 extra calories a day resulting in weight gain. The dieting guru behind his versions of the 5:2 and Fast 800 eating plans spoke about the benefits of breathing exercises on his Instagram account, and explained how they can help you to lose weight.
He explained how breathing exercises can have a great impact in terms of helping sleeping, as well as a host of other benefits. He said today: “Breathing exercises can be used to improve your physical, mental and emotional health.
“When it comes to breathing exercises there are many ancient cultural and religious practices, such as Pranayama, and modern techniques developed by doctors and other practitioners. While more complex practices exist, many easy, quick exercises can be worked into your daily wellness routine.”
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“If you’re not sure how to get started, The Fast 800 programme has a library of guided meditations, along with lots of tips and articles.” Dr Mosley said sleep deprivation can be terrible for people putting on weight, Wales Online reports.
He explained: “Sleep deprivation has been associated with the consumption of an extra 385 calories on average each day. This is because the areas of the brain associated with reward become more active when deprived of sleep - motivating you to seek out unhealthy foods to give you quick energy.”
A simple breathing technique can help people get to sleep, Dr Mosley has previously