You already know that a warm glass of milk can get you to sleep, but did you know that having some protein (also in the form of a smoothie or Greek yogurt) could also help you build muscle while you sleep? Since building muscle is the #1 way to burn more calories...bring on the leche!

Research shows that people who sleep in rooms that are 66.2 degrees actually begin to store white fat into calorie-burning brown fat. Why? Because brown fat helps to heat the body.

The key to getting a really good night's rest lies in one's ability to take 30 minutes before bedtime to relax. 

Intense exercise is not the way to go before bed, since it can keep your body up longer than you want it to be. The good news is that some stretching and meditation can be really good for you. Make sure to incorporate some deep breathing to set your nervous system to "rest and digest."

You might think that having a glass of wine before bed is all in good fun, but the truth is that alcohol can actually interrupt your sleep later on in the night. Your body metabolizing the sugar in alcohol, which doesn't allow your system to rest.