Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss [Paperback]

Cherie Calbom MS (Author), John Calbom MA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 2007

The words, "You snooze, you lose," have never been truer. Research suggests that fewer zzzs you get, the more likely you are to pack on the pounds. In fact, a recent study shows that those who average less than 4 hours a night are nearly 75 percent more likely to be obese than those who log 7 to 9 hours nightly. Even people who get 6 hours of sleep a night are about 25 percent more apt to be obese. The fact is, lack of sleep affects hormone levels, which can trigger hunger and tell the body to slow down the metabolism and store fat unnecessarily. What's more, when we're exhausted, our body's ability to process sugar drops by about 30 percent--leaving us not just worn down, but at a significantly higher rise of developing type II diabetes. Cherie Calbom has developed a groundbreaking program to harness the power of sleep for optimum weight loss. Perhaps the most doable diet ever, Calbom's 3-week program combines:
* A breakdown of the science behind sleep as a weight loss aid
* Strategies for getting more and better sleep--including solutions for insomnia and sleep disorders
* Relaxation techniques to improve mood and reduce stress and make your nights more restful
* A sleep-well menu program that tells you what to eat and when to eat it for optimum shut-eye

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About the Author

Cherie Calbom is a registered nutritionist. She is the author of several health books and the co-author of a cookbook with George Foreman (whose infomercial she co-hosted). John Calbom, M.A. is director of Trinity Wellness Institute and a certified HeartMath provider. He is a behavioral medicine specialist and psychotherapist. He was Vice President of St. Luke Medical Center, where he worked as a behavioral medicine therapist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style (October 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446697664
• ISBN-13: 978-0446697668
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #904,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good science plus great practical help, February 6, 2007

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Michele L. Libin "Health enthusiast and healt... (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss (Hardcover)

Cherie Calbom has written another extremely helpful book for those of us who need real help for real problems. I appreciate how she integrates sound scientific research with practical and useful tips for people who need help getting a good night's sleep. Calbom is known for her expertise and precise research as a nutritionist, yet she is skilled at explaining things so anyone can understand.
She begins with an overview of the newly discovered hormones like leptin and ghrelin that affect our physiology and make it difficult to lose weight if we're chronically sleep deprived. She includes diet and exercise programs that help keep us on track. I have followed her 21 day weight loss program and have been able to lose weight and feel much more energetic. There are also suggestions for supplements that help, along with ideas from alternative medicine, some of which I may disagree with, like Chinese medicine, but that are nevertheless informative. She and her psychologist husband include practical steps for relaxation to help deal with stress, which is probably the biggest contributor to health problems in our society as well as the lack of sleep. I highly recommend the book and have bought copies for a number of my friends.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Piece of the Weight Loss Puzzle, January 7, 2009

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This review is from: Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss (Paperback)

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Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life!

Having trouble sleeping? Cherie Calbom, author of Sleep Away the Pounds, has studied the problem and offers solutions which will not only make you feel better, but will also assist with weight loss.

First, avoid sugar in the diet.

Second, consume omega-3 foods: fish, leafy green veggies, seeds, nuts

Third, eat brightly colored vegetables and low-sugar fruit.

Fourth, pass on foods that could keep you up at night. Such foods contain tyramine, an amino acid that increases the release of norepinephrine--stimulating the brain. These foods can also potentially add to weight gain as well. Examples are: bacon, cheese, chocolate, eggplant, ham, potatoes, sauerkraut, sugar, sausage, spinach, tomatoes, and wine.

Last, add supplements which will promote weight loss and sleep: amino acids (GABA), calcium, CLA, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, B-Complex vitamins, inositol.

Ms. Calbom's major list of no-no's:

Alcohol; Additives/Preservatives; Coffee; Chocolate in candy, milk, ice cream, desserts, cocoa; Desserts/Sweeteners; Nonorganic foods containing pesticides; Onions; Rich sauces; Spicy foods; Soft drinks; Tea

Foods to consume:

Celery; Chia/Jujube seeds; Dark green vegetables; Lettuce; Mulberries; Oysters; Tryptophan-rich foods--turkey, milk, cottage cheese, chicken, eggs, nuts, lentils, hummus, sesame/sunflower seeds, whole grains, seafood, rice, beans; Vegetables; Virgin coconut oil; Whole grains.

4 Stars

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sleeping and dieting mixed together, January 4, 2007

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sleep Away the Pounds: Optimize Your Sleep and Reset Your Metabolism for Maximum Weight Loss (Hardcover)

Sleep Away The Pounds. Who would have thought weight loss could be so comforting?

My first reaction to the title of the book though, was one of skepticism. Cherie Calbom walks you through the program, which involves a well-rounded approach to weight loss: diet, exercise, weight management, and sleep. According to research, lack of sleep can be correlated to the overall gain in weight in our society. Lack of sleep can cause hormonal imbalances in areas that affect our body's signals toward hunger. Proper sleep helps to halt this cycle and retrain the brain. When correct levels of hormones are reached within the body, it aids the weight-loss program.

Sleep needs to be refreshing and restorative--when you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and with energy to tackle the day. The author presents an extensive list of various ways to increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep. Also tips are given on quieting the mind, exercise and diet. Numerous foods are listed which are known to relax the body and increase the likelihood of a good night's sleep.

Included in the book are a 21-day menu plan and a listing of resources.

Armchair interview says: If you have struggled with weight loss and been on too many yo-yo diets, this book presents another aspect which may affect the way you loose weight.