Losing sleep causes weight gain

I read a bunch of studies, and without a doubt,not getting enough sleep (8 hours per night) is associated with weight gain, altered carbohydrate metabolism, and increased diabetes risk. 


Many studies and nutrition data show that sleep depravation:

• Lowers levels of Leptin. Leptin causes us to eat less, so a reduction in leptin causes additional food intake. Sleep depravation is associated with a 26% decrease is leptin levels. 
• Increases levels of Ghreliln. Ghrelin stimulates appetite so high levels causes additional food intake 
• Sleep depravation is associated with higher levels of hunger and appetite. 
• Sleep depravation is associated with a higher BMI (higher body weight.) 

In addition Sleep depravation increases the risk for Diabetes by:

• Impairing glucose metabolism 
• reducing insulin response to glucose 
• reducing insulin sensitivity 

So instead of watching that extra TV show, or browsing the web make sure you get your 8 hours of beauty sleep! 

Xoxo, Danielle