The article discusses 7 morning habits that can prevent weight loss. These habits include:
1. Skipping a big breakfast: Research shows that eating a high-calorie breakfast can lead to greater weight loss than other diets.
2. Not walking in the sunshine: Exposure to sunlight can help burn fat and improve overall health.
3. Not drinking water after waking up: Dehydration can slow down metabolism and lead to weight gain.
4. Not exercising in the morning: Morning exercise can help decrease appetite and increase metabolism.
5. Saving dessert for later: Eating sweet or baked foods in the morning can lead to weight loss, while saving them for later can lead to weight gain.
6. Reading the news in the morning: Starting the day with stress and anxiety can lead to weight gain.
7. Underestimating the help of pets: Having a pet can encourage exercise and reduce stress, leading to weight loss.
Overall, the article suggests that incorporating healthy morning habits, such as eating a big breakfast, exercising, and staying hydrated, can lead to weight loss and improved overall health.
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**1.** Researchers at Tel Aviv University proved a diet with a big breakfast and light dinner is effective for weight loss.
**2.** The study involved 18 men and 11 women (avg. age 69) with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
**3.** The "Breakfast Diet" group (big breakfast, moderate lunch, light dinner) lost an average of 11 pounds in 3 months.
**4.** The "Six Meals Diet" group (six light meals) gained about 3 pounds in 3 months.
**5.** Metabolism speed varies throughout the day, peaking in the morning.
**6.** Exposure to sunlight can reduce white fat tissue (according to University of Alberta researchers).
**7.** Blue light wavelengths from the sun penetrate skin, reducing fat cell size.
**8.** Adults' bodies are made up of 55-60% water (according to scientists).
**9.** People with excess weight have less water in their system than slimmer individuals.
**10.** Drinking water after waking up rehydrates the body, improving digestion and metabolism.
**11.** A study by Chris Bailey found drinking 16oz of water after waking up reduced his body fat from 17% to 10%.
**12.** Morning exercise can decrease appetite (according to a 2013 Northumbria University experiment).
**13.** People who exercise before breakfast eat less throughout the day (British Journal of Nutrition).
**14.** Exercising on an empty stomach is 20% more efficient for weight loss (Northumbria University research).
**15.** Eating sweet/baked foods in the morning may lead to less weight gain than consuming them in the evening (Tel Aviv University researchers).
**16.** A big breakfast with varied foods (including desserts) can lower ghrelin (hunger hormone) levels.
**17.** Chronic stress can cause stem cells to turn into fat cells (study published in Cell Metabolism, 2018).
**18.** Long-term stress can lead to weight gain, even with reduced calorie intake (Stanford University School of Medicine research).
**19.** Pet owners are more likely to control their weight and stick to workout routines (People, Pets, Exercising Together study).