Poor Sleep Can Make You Fat
Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain
People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleepÂ
In fact, short sleep duration is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity
In one extensive review study, children and adults with short sleep duration were 89% and 55%, respectively,  more likely to become obese
The effect of sleep on weight gain is believed to be mediated by numerous factors, including hormones and motivation to exerciseÂ
If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial
Good Sleepers Tend to Eat Fewer Calories
Studies show that sleep-deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories
Sleep deprivation disrupts the daily fluctuations in appetite hormones and is believed to cause poor appetite regulationÂ
This includes higher levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite, and reduced levels of leptin, the hormone that suppresses appetiteÂ
How Much Sleep??
Aim for 7-9 hours quality sleep per night
Have a Sleep Routine that you repeat every evening without fail
If you need help creating a Sleep Hygiene Routine or your not sure what that would even look like or where to begin, get in touch with Holly
