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How much you sleep can affect your weight


Not only can poor sleep make us both mentally and physically tired, it can also affect how much we weigh. Studies have shown that poor sleep can affect metabolism in many ways. Depriving ourselves of adequate sleep causes an increase in the stress hormone cortisol, which raises insulin and blood sugar levels, and encourages the storage of fat. Additionally, when we are tired we crave and choose foods that are high in calories and low in nutrition. And when we don’t have energy, we also put aside exercise plans, making it even more difficult to stay trim and fit.


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