3 Morning Rituals that Unconsciously Make You Fat

For many people, the beginning of the day follows a very specific pattern. But beware! These 3 morning rituals can make you fat.

1. Sleeping too long

You think sleeping late is good for your body? Then let me tell you: Sleeping long is just as bad for your figure as sleeping too short. A study has shown that people who spend more than ten hours a night in bed had significantly higher BMI values than those who slept between seven and nine hours. Further studies will have to show why this is so.

2. Dressing in the twilight

Granted, the harsh morning light can be quite unpleasant. Most people stumble towards the kitchen in the dusky light to get ready with coffee for the day. Not a good idea, because light is essential to wake up properly. Daylight boosts the metabolism and thus also the burning of calories. As a study has shown, natural light always has a positive effect on the BMI.

3. Skipping breakfast

As a study from Tel Aviv found out, people who eat breakfast put on less weight than those who skip breakfast in the morning. According to the experts, it is even better to have a rich breakfast with 600 calories than a lean breakfast with 300 calories. The reason: a good morning meal has an effect on the entire eating behaviour of the day – and dampens the ravenous appetite attacks.