On World Sleep Day, let us tell you about one of the benefits of sleep that helps you wake up and smell your coffee! You've probably heard that good quality and quantity sleep—or beauty sleep as many call it—can help improve your skin. You may also have heard that getting enough sleep can improve productivity. But did you know getting enough sleep can even help you lose weight?
Improving and maintaining optimal sleep duration can help people lose weight and is an effective strategy for obesity prevention and weight loss programs, a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine concluded.
Why is sleep important for weight loss?
Today's busy lifestyle makes everyone nervous. Our subconscious creed is to prioritize work over relaxation. We gradually neglect the vital sleep that needs to be replenished every day. Not getting enough sleep can negatively affect your overall health, including your weight. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Any deficiency can lead to weight gain, metabolic disturbances, and an increased risk of obesity and other chronic health problems.
While the negative effects of not getting enough sleep are many, there is a positive correlation between getting enough sleep and a healthy body weight. MBBS and certified nutritionist Dr. Rohini Patil talks to Health Shots about how getting a few extra hours of sleep can help with weight loss.
Dr Patil said: “World Sleep Day is a great reminder of the importance of getting enough quality sleep. Not only can sleep help improve your mood and energy levels, but it can also play a role in weight loss.”
Here are 5 ways sleep can help you lose weight
1. Regulate hormones
Sleep plays a key role in regulating hormones such as ghrelin and leptin, which control hunger and satiety. When you're sleep deprived, ghrelin levels rise, leading to increased appetite, and leptin levels fall, reducing feelings of fullness.
2. Reduce stress
Lack of sleep can increase stress levels, which can lead to overeating and weight gain. On the other hand, when you get enough sleep, you're better able to cope with stress, which may reduce the likelihood of stress-related overeating.
3. Improve metabolism
Sleep is essential for normal metabolism. According to a study published in the journal Obesity, sleep deprivation can lead to a lower resting metabolic rate (RMR). When you don't get enough sleep, your body may produce fewer hormones that regulate your metabolism, leading to a slower metabolism and weight gain.
4. Increase Physical Activity
There's no doubt that getting enough sleep can help you feel refreshed and energetic. When you're well-rested, you're more likely to feel energized and motivated to exercise. Regular physical activity has been linked to helping you burn calories, boost your metabolism, and lose weight.
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5. Cut back on late-night snacking
Lack of sleep can increase cravings for high-calorie and fatty foods, especially late at night. Getting enough sleep can help reduce these cravings and make late-night snacking less likely.
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So now you know why checking mindful sleep patterns should become a habit if we want to live healthier lives in the future. Getting enough rest ensures we perform at our best!
