The correlation between sleep and weight loss from "summary" of The 4-hour Body by Timothy Ferriss
In my research and experiments, I've discovered a fascinating connection between the amount of sleep we get and our ability to lose weight. It turns out that sleep plays a crucial role in regulating our metabolism and hunger hormones. When we deprive ourselves of sleep, our bodies produce more ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, and less leptin, a hormone that signals fullness. This imbalance leads to increased hunger and cravings, making it harder for us to resist unhealthy foods. Furthermore, lack of sleep can also affect our body's ability to burn calories efficiently. When we're sleep-deprived, our metabolism slows down, causing our bodies to store more fat. This can make it difficult to lose weight, even if we're following a strict diet and exercise routine. In fact, studies have shown that people who get less than seven hours of sleep per night are more...
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