You started the year with lofty goals. Get organized, spend more time with family, even lose those stubborn 15 pounds that just don’t seem to budge.
As you’ve slogged through these last cold, dark, wet months of winter, you may be finding it more difficult than you initially thought to lose that weight.
You’re eating well, getting some extra exercise, and drinking more water. Why won’t the weight go away?
You may not be getting enough sunlight.
What Role Does Light Play in Weight Management?
A 2014 study by Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine explored the role that sunlight plays in weight management.
It showed that subjects who were exposed to 20 to 30 minutes of outdoor light prior to noon had lower overall body mass indexes (BMI) than those subjects who got the same amount of light exposure later in the day.
The earlier sunlight regulates the body’s internal clock, boosting metabolic function and digestion, so calories are processed more efficiently and more fat is burnt than in those with slower metabolic rates.
How Can Light Therapy Help with Weight Management?
In the cold, dark months of winter, it can be next to impossible to get 20 to 30 minutes of sunlight, regardless of the time of day. This is especially true for those who live farther north of the equator, where sunlight is less plentiful.
Because bright light therapy mimics the morning sun, it can be used as a safe alternative during the winter months. Sitting under a bright light therapy box, which provides at least 10,000 lux of light, for the same amount of time in the morning can give the same benefits as being outside in morning sunlight.
How Do I Use Bright Light Therapy to Help with Weight Management?
The beauty of bright light therapy is you can practice it in the comfort of your own home – You don’t have to leave your house!
Sitting under a bright light therapy box for 20 to 30 minutes shortly after waking will give you the best results. Face the light but don’t stare directly into it.
Many who use bright light therapy find that engaging in another task, such as watching the news, eating breakfast, or catching up on social media, helps pass the time. If you feel that your eyes are getting dry, try moving a little farther from the light source.
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