Lose Weight by Sleeping More

How does poor sleep contribute to increased calorie consumption?

• Essential Role of Sleep in Weight Loss:-

Sleep is crucial for weight loss, influencing appetite, metabolism, and physical activity.

Oxidative Stress and Insulin Resistance:

• Poor sleep increases oxidative stress, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance.
• Contributes to weight gain and obesity.

Appetite Regulation:

• Lack of sleep influences appetite regulation.
• Results in increased calorie consumption and preference for high-calorie, high-carbohydrate foods.

Metabolic Efficiency:

• Poor sleep reduces metabolic efficiency.
• Slows the body's ability to burn fat and store excess energy.

Impact on Physical Activity:

• Sleep influences physical activity levels.
• Feeling tired discourages exercise, increasing the risk of injuries.

Hormonal Balances:

• Sleep affects hormonal balances, including leptin and ghrelin.
• Regulates feelings of satiety and hunger.

Sympathetic Nervous System and Cortisol:

• Sleep deprivation alters the sympathetic nervous system.
• Increases cortisol production, a stress-related hormone that encourages fat storage.

Source1:-Cooper, C. B., Neufeld, E. V., Dolezal, B. A., & Martin, J. L. (2018). Sleep deprivation and obesity in adults: a brief narrative review. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 4(1), e000392. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000392 

Source2:-Papatriantafyllou, E., Efthymiou, D., Zoumbaneas, E., Popescu, C. A., & Vassilopoulou, E. (2022). Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance. Nutrients, 14(8), 1549. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14081549 

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