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Practising good sleep hygiene is one tactic to overcome poor sleep quality. Simple changes such as limiting screen time beforebed, avoiding caffeinated beverages late in the day, and keeping a consistent bedtime and wake-up time have been associatedwith better sleep. Incorporating a melatonin supplement such as Sleep Support & Renewal%u2122 into your bedtime routine can helpyour body ready itself for a good night%u2019s sleep.4. CHECK YOUR CALORIESTracking calories can be difficult considering all you consume and expend in a day. Research shows that even healthcareprofessionals underestimate the number of calories consumed and overestimate those burned during exercise (3,4). Using toolssuch as phone apps or food journals can help you keep track, but it is important to remember that they only provide a generalestimate.Be mindful of the extras, such as adding sugar or cream to your coffee, snacking off your child%u2019s plate, or taste-testing whilecooking. These can add up over the day. Taking those extras into account and changing those habits maybe just what you need to push past the plateau.5. KEEP YOUR STRESS IN CHECKStress is a normal part of life, and though it may not seem like much, changes in your stress level can alter the way you eat. Forsome, that means overeating or mindless eating. Chronic stress can also lead to disruptions in hormone levels that may stallweight loss. Adding adaptogens like those in Ionix%u00ae Supreme to your everyday routine can help even out your body%u2019s naturalresponse to stress. With the added support of adaptogens, you%u2019ll be able to handle whatever comes your way.Keep in mind that plateaus are a normal part of the weight loss process. Though they can be discouraging, if you%u2019re armed withthe patience and tactics to overcome stalls in your progress, you can continue to make headway toward your weight loss goals.REFERENCESMiller MA and Cappuccio FP. Inflammation, sleep, obesity and cardiovascular disease.Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2007 Apr; 5(2): 93-102.Spiegel K, Tasali E, Penev P, et al. Brief communication: sleep curtailment in healthy young men isassociated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger andappetite. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Dec 7; 141(11): 846-50.Brown RE, Canning KL, Fung M, et al. Calorie estimation in adults differing in bodyweight classand weight loss status. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Mar; 48(3): 512-6.Cottrell E and Chambers R. Healthcare professionals%u2019 knowledge of calories. Nurs Stand. 2013 Jan23-29; 27(21):35-41.FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO:https://enjoy-a-healthy-life-2day.isagenix.com/OR CONTACT:enjoyahealthylife2day@gmail.comI AM. MAGAZINE - 51I AM. MAGAZINE - LET%u00b4S TALK ABOUT HEALTH