August 2022

Weight gain and Consequences of Poor Sleep

By Mehak Shah

Chronic sleep deficiency occurs when you are sleep deprived for an extended amount of time. It increases the risk of weight gain in your body through a variety of mechanisms, including the ones listed.

Weight Gain

People began to binge eat due to a lack of sleep, but they won't burn those extra calories. As a result, calorie consumption exceeds calorie expenditure, resulting in weight gain.

Increase in Appetite

The neurotransmitter imbalance in your body increases your appetite while decreasing your feeling of fullness. As a result, you overeat, which leads to weight gain.

Decreases Metabolism

As per a study, lack of sleep causes metabolic irregularities. Stress, diabetes, and high blood pressure are the end results. Furthermore, less sleep may disrupt biological rhythms which may lead to weight gain.

Inhibits Physical Activity

Sleep deprivation makes you weak and exhausted. Furthermore, your energy level for physical activity and workouts decreases. As a result, it impacts your health.

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