If you want to lose weight, keep in mind these 7 morning habits that make you gain weight without you realizing it.

If you want to lose weight, keep in mind these 7 morning habits that make you gain weight without you realizing it.

There are some seemingly harmless morning habits that can sabotage your weight loss efforts. According to experts, we make mistakes in the morning that can compromise our figure. Below, I'll explain what these common mistakes are and how you can avoid them to reach your weight loss goals:

1. You sleep too much.

Lack of sleep increases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone that can trigger cravings for unhealthy foods. On the other hand, sleeping too much is also harmful. According to one study, sleeping 10 hours promotes an increase in body mass index. Ideally, you should sleep 8 hours a night to maintain this balance.