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There is one big mistake you’re making that is eating up all your gains from working out and eating right. Any idea what it is? This weeks health nugget, we’re taking a look at your sleep hygiene! Sleep may not sound particularly important when it comes to making gains, but hear me out. Sleep is your body’s reset process and it is as important to your fitness gains as consuming enough nutrients is! Falling asleep may seem like an impossible dream when you’re awake at 3 a.m., but good sleep is more under your control than you might think. Following healthy sleep habits can make the difference between restlessness and restful slumber. Researchers have identified a variety of practices and habits—known as “sleep hygiene"—that can help anyone maximize the hours they spend sleeping, even those whose sleep is affected by insomnia, jet lag, or shift work. Sleep hygiene may sound unimaginative, but it just may be the best way to get the sleep you need in this 24/7 age. Here are 12 simple tips for making the sleep of your dreams a nightly reality. Join the conversation by following us on Twitter (@FitVeritas) and using #healthtalks with your comments. Your next steps... I coach health a lot, and I do so for free in many ways. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next: • Watch my free health tips/advice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cPRebe-VMxmL7SgmDiDzQ • Learn how to launch your health journey and begin thinking more sustainably with my free health guides: https://www.veritasfit.com/freebies • Support your wellness on your terms by jumping into one of my online courses: https://www.veritasfit.com/courses P.S. you can start taking a deep dive into changing your health and your life by setting up a consultation with me over at: https://www.veritasfit.com/coaching --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthtalksjd/message