Blog 12: Sleep and Weight Loss: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think
The Silent Saboteur: Poor Sleep
If you’re working hard at your job, squeezing in workouts, and still not losing weight, you might be overlooking something vital: sleep. For busy professionals like you, burning the candle at both ends can wreck metabolism, hormones, and cravings.
How Sleep Affects Weight
Hormones go haywire. Lack of sleep raises cortisol and ghrelin (hunger hormone), making you hungrier.
Metabolism slows. Your body conserves energy when you’re tired.
Cravings spike. Sleep deprivation makes your brain crave sugar and carbs.
Quick Sleep-Boosting Tips You Can Try Tonight
Power down an hour before bed. Screens trick your brain into staying awake.
Cool your bedroom. A cooler room signals your body it’s time to rest.
Set a “wind-down” routine. Stretch, journal, or read before bed.
Cut caffeine after 2 PM. Even if you don’t “feel it,” caffeine lingers.
The Bottom Line
Weight loss isn’t just about what you do at the gym or on your plate—it’s also about what happens while you sleep.
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