In a perfect world, we would all go to sleep and wake up lighter.
Sound like a dream? Wait a minute. There is definitely some truth to the tale. The key to weight loss can be as simple as getting adequate rest.
Research shows people who lack proper shut-eye tend to weigh more than those who have regular, quality sleep. There is certainly a vital balance between good sleep and good health. People with sleep deficiencies have altered levels of a hormone known to control hunger. This causes an increase in your appetite and also in your preference for high-calorie foods.
If you think a sleep disorder could be affecting your weight, take our online sleep disorder questionnaire, and we will get back to you with recommendations for your specific situation.
Although you may feel like youโve received a temporary boost in your energy, you will find you are hungry more frequently. Because the real problem is your sleepiness not your hunger, it will lead you not just in making poor choices but frequent poor choices.
Furthermore, when you are tired, you are less resistant to stress, which triggers emotional eating for a lot of people. People will use food to keep awake, again, failing to recognize its sleep your body is craving, not the food.
What does all this mean? Simply stated โ lack of sleep can increase your appetite and encourage weight gain. Anyone who encounters the late night munchies can testify to that. We will work together to find a sleep solution, such as anย orthoticย orย snoring device, that will work for you, and could help control your weight. Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Westman.