April showers bring May flowers, and June brings out (often sleep-deprived) brides by the droves!
Attention brides-to-be...The Better Sleep Council (BSC) is here to warn you that you and your fellow "BTBs" are developing Zombieitis at unprecedented rates! Zombieitis, a condition triggered by sleep deprivation, can cause sufferers to exhibit Zombie-like symptoms, including bags under the eyes, weight gain, slow gait, distracted disposition and apathy.
Planning a wedding can be very exciting, but it can also be very stressful. (Uh, hello? The term "Bridezilla" didn't coin itself sister.) Brides are tasked with planning the ceremony, the reception, guest list, favors, dealing with family politics and drama — the list goes on and on. On top of all of this, many brides want to get into tip-top shape to look their best on their wedding day. Brides are often so wrapped up in the wedding planning process that they forget the most important element — a good night’s sleep. As the wedding season approaches, brides around the world are at high risk of developing Zombieitis, and becoming Zombie Brides.
We get it. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. (Been there and never doing that again, thankyouverymuch.) Brides want to be as alert and healthy as possible. Getting the right amount of sleep allows a bride to enjoy her special day, and alleviates stress during the wedding planning process. Sleep makes brides look more refreshed, saving them hundreds of dollars in expensive skin treatments. (More money to spend on flowers and food!) Studies show that 45 percent of women agree that they feel more refreshed after a good night’s sleep.
And for brides that want to get in shape before the big day, the number one most important ingredient in a diet is sleep. Studies have shown that dieters who get less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night lose less weight. In fact, some studies have found that sleep may be more important for weight loss than even diet! "Sleep loss is associated with striking alterations in hormone levels that regulate the appetite," says Dr. Michael Thorpy, director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. "Anyone making a commitment to lose weight should probably consider a parallel commitment to getting more sleep."
So Ms., soon-to-be-Mrs., what's it going to be? Are you going to allow yourself to be a zombie bride on your big day? Let the BSC help you! Visit www.StopZombieitis/brides for wedding planning tips, and of course, plenty of sleep tips!
Congratulations BTBs! Now go to sleep!
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