Lose the Baby Fat with Sleep

There is new research to show that moms do need to sleep, especially if you want to lose your baby fat. A new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that women who slept less than 5 hours a night were 3x's as likely to keep at least 11 extra pounds from their pregnancy. This just adds to what we already know -- that not sleeping enough can release hormones that can lead to overeating. So, for the sake of losing weight, take those naps and get at least 8 hours a night