Workout and weight loss on wheels- get your zzz's

You've heard that sleep is important. It is more than just a good thing, it is crucial. Sleep to restores brain chemicals and rests the body. Research has proven that the brain organizes and stores memories during sleep. Lack of sleep can affect our daytime functioning, hormonal balance, appetite, and immune system. We have internal clocks that tell us when we need to sleep. They cause us to feel alert when the sun is up and drowsy when it’s down. We are sleepiest between midnight and 6 a.m. , and between 1 and 3 p.m. So in addition to working out and eating healthy, when you are planning to work on something that requires a great deal of learning and thinking, go to bed early.