How to Lose Weight

20 Habits That Make You Fat

Don't fall trap to these common diet downfalls
By Dave Zinczenko menshealth
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FAT HABIT #3: Sleeping too little or too much

According to Wake Forest researchers, dieters who sleep five hours or less put on 2½ times more belly fat, while those who sleep more than eight hours pack on only slightly less than that. Shoot for an average of six to seven hours of sleep per night—the optimal amount for weight control.

Sleep better and lose more weight with these tips.

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