Sleep and Weight Gain

“Most people don’t realize that better sleep habits are instrumental to the success of any weight loss plan.” – John Winkelman MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Disrupted sleep or sleep deprivation affects:

• growth hormone – controls body fat and muscle
• production of leptin hormone – tells body when it should feel full
• secretion of cortisol –  stress hormone causing high calorie cravings
• reduced daytime physical activity including natural movement and fidgeting