Sleep plays a role in mental, physical, and overall health. An adequate time of rest develops learning, boost problem-solving skill, maintains alertness and improve your memory. It also helps you manage stress and emotions effectively. Your body starts to renew and promotes metabolism when you sleep. It protects your overall health and reduces your risk of chronic diseases.

If you are struggling with insomnia, it weakens your mental health. Lack of sleep leaves you weak during the day. It increases your risk of having extreme cravings and results in overeating. Some causes of insomnia are:

• Stress
• Concerns about work, health, and finances
• Indulgence on screentime at night
• Alcohol consumption
• Medications
• Trauma and illnesses

If you have insomnia due to stress, incorporate some healthy coping mechanisms to alleviate it. You can manage stress on the HCG diet through a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and healthy foods.

Tips to Improve Your Sleep During the HCG Diet

1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. If you go to bed at different times and wake up early, your body clock needs modification. Ensure that you go to bed similar time each night and wake up on time. It is an effective method to rest your body clock and maintain a regular sleep schedule. Ensure to have at least 8 hours of sleep to avoid experiencing cravings during the day. Avoid eating foods before you sleep because it can cause insomnia and weight gain.
2. Develop a ritual. During the night, your brain is processing and recovering from the stress during the day. It is reeling from the activities and excitement you have. Make a routine of calming your mind before you sleep. Lower the brightness of the light in your room and avoid using a cellphone to release sleep hormones. You can also have a warm bath or some calming music to induce sleep.
3. Incorporate an exercise routine. It does not mean that you have to do rigorous workouts. Keep your exercise routine low-intensity during the HCG diet. You can try yoga or walking to boost your brain and metabolism. Avoid exercising in the evening because it can affect your sleeping routine. Incorporating exercise can boost your energy and, doing it at night may cause sleeplessness.
4. Maintain a healthy sleep environment. Avoid too much brightness in your room during the night. Also, avoid noise or loud music because it affects the response of your brain. Ensure that your room has a better ambiance for sleeping.
5. Eat light meals. You can have at least 100 calories during dinner and eat them 3 hours before your bedtime. Avoid grabbing some midnight snacks because they can increase your calorie intake during the HCG diet. You can eat fruits and drink some tea to calm your brain. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon because it remains active in your system for lengthier hours.

Improving your sleeping routine during the HCG diet is a healthy method of managing stress. Managing stress alleviates hormones that cause weight gain. It can also counteract cravings and keep your appetite low during the HCG diet. Get up and find some relaxing activities when you can’t sleep. Allow your brain to relax to avoid chronic insomnia.