Step Seven

Step 7: Revise Your Diet

Cut back on late-night snacks and heavy dinners. These may keep your metabolism working overtime. Some experts recommend taking your last food at least three hours before bedtime.
For lunch, trade the usual plate of pasta and glass of Cabernet for a lighter, high-protein lunch. This will ease early afternoon drowsiness, and you won't be as tempted to take an afternoon nap.

Chocolate and sweets create an imbalance of high- and low-blood sugar levels. Trim the consumption of these as well.

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