Health clubs and fitness centers enjoy their busiest season at the start of each new year. New Year’s resolutions begin strong for millions of people hoping to shed body fat and improve personal health and confidence. Shortcuts, hacks, and tricks also witness an uptick in attention from people hoping to find a magical solution to improve results.

If you are looking for ways to trim your body fat in the New Year, set your alarm clock.  A Brigham Young University researcher says consistent bedtimes and, more important, wake-up times have a bearing on body fat.