This may be one of the easiest ways to burn calories—just by catching some Z's.
While you're asleep, your body stays busy maintaining vital functions. Research shows you burn roughly 0.9 kilocalories per kilogram of body weight per hour. For a 60 kg person sleeping eight hours, that's about 432 calories overnight. At 90 kg, it increases to 720 calories.
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You expend more calories while awake than asleep, but don't overlook sleep's role in weight management. Quality rest supports effective weight loss. Fun fact: A weighted blanket can improve sleep quality, boosting your overall health.
Source: Nutrition Center | Image: Shutterstock
