World Sleep Day: 5 ways how a good night’s sleep can help in weight loss

Let us share with you one of the advantages of sleep that can help you wake up and smell the coffee on World Sleep Day. You may have heard how getting enough sleep of a high calibre, or what some refer to as a “beauty sleep,” might help you have better skin. You may also be aware of the connection between sleep quality and productivity. A randomised clinical trial reported in JAMA Internal Medicine found that maintaining and improving normal sleep duration could aid in weight loss and be a reliable strategy for programmes designed to prevent obesity and promote weight loss.

Everyone is getting frustrated with the hurried lifestyle of today. Our ingrained belief is that work comes before leisure. We gradually stop paying attention to the vital sleep we require each day to recharge. Lack of sleep can have a detrimental effect on your overall health, including your weight. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Anything less can lead to weight gain, metabolic difficulties, a higher chance of obesity, and other long-term health issues(World Sleep Day).

Although there are many drawbacks to getting insufficient sleep, there is a link between getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy body weight. In an interview with Health Shots, Dr. Rohini Patil, MBBS and Certified Nutritionist, discussed how getting a few more hours of sleep can aid in weight loss.

These are 5 ways that sleeping can aid with weight loss.

1. Controls hormones
   Hormones that regulate appetite and satiety, including ghrelin and leptin, are significantly influenced by sleep. Lack of sleep causes levels of ghrelin to rise, which increases hunger, and leptin to fall, which can lessen feelings of fullness.
2. Minimises stress
   Stress levels might rise as a result of insufficient sleep, and stress can cause overeating and weight gain. On the other hand, getting adequate sleep improves your ability to manage stress, which may lessen the likelihood of overeating brought on by stress.
3. Enhances metabolism
   Sleep is necessary for healthy metabolism. While a lack of sleep might lead to a decreased resting metabolic rate, a study published in the journal Obesity (RMR). Your body may create less of the hormone that controls metabolism when you don’t get enough sleep, which might result in a slower metabolism and weight gain.
4. Promotes more exercise
   It goes without saying that getting adequate sleep can make you feel energised and alert. You’re more likely to feel energised and inspired to exercise when you’re well rested. Regular exercise has been shown to increase metabolism, burn calories, and aid in weight loss.
5. Decreases nocturnal snacking
   Lack of sleep, particularly in the late hours of the night, can increase desires for foods high in calories and fat. The likelihood of late-night munching can be decreased and these desires can be lessened with adequate sleep.