Sleep N' Beauty

Sleep N' Beauty

byAngela Logan

Posted 02/10/10 5:24 pm EST | Fit & Healthy

Topicsbeauty, Benefits of Sleep, health, Moms and Lack of Sleep, rest

“People who say they sleep like babies often don’t have them.” Getting your beauty sleep can be tough once baby arrives. Not enough shut eye can lead to red eyes and more. Seeing dark circles under my eyes as I walked past a mirror was just the wake up call I needed to get serious about sleep. Committing to getting enough sleep is just as important as committing to good nutrition and exercise. Did you know that in addition to carrying around your little one, moms with newborns could be carrying an extra 11 pounds of weight if they get less than 5 hours of sleep?