SLEEP LOSS MAY BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR WEIGHT GAIN       

(according to the new science of metabolism and sleep)

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I have been researching this topic for awhile now , with interesting results.
Sleep deprivation is often ignored by doctors and health practioners, in fact when people get less than 6-7 hours sleep each night, their risk for developing disease begins to increase. Lack of sleep is often neglected and can dramatically affect our abilities to do virtually everything, including exercise, weight loss. The relationship between the two is essential for good health.

If you want to lose weight, experts say that you need to get enough sleep. In my research I have found that woman whom sleep less than 5 hrs sleep a night weigh more than woman whom sleep 7 hrs sleep per night.

My finding, presented at the 2006 American thoracic society international conference, showed that woman who sleep 5 hrs per night were 32% more likely to experience major weight gain. 15% are more likely to become obese and over the course of the 16 yr study, compared to those who slept 7 hrs a night.
This study included 70,000 middle aged woman and was one of the largest studies to track the effects of sleep.

The woman were first monitored in 1986, and they reported their weight every 2 years for 16 years. at the start of the study the woman who slept 5 hrs or less per night weighed an average of 3 kgs more than those sleeping 7 hrs. they also gained an additional 2kg more over the next 10 years. I know that doesn't sound like much but 8kgs in 10 years is 16kgs over a 20 year period.

Some woman gained way more than that says lead researcher "Sanjay Patel" MD< assistant professor of medicine at case western reserve university in Cleveland, OH. mentions that even a small difference in weight can increase a persons risk of health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid problems and metabolism ..... Patel says during her research that she found after a few days of sleep restriction some woman showed that they became hungrier due to the hormone that controls their appetite. The hormone ghrelin and leptin both important hormones are important to regulate the appetite. and have been found to be disrupted by lack of sleep.

So if you are interested in controlling or losing weight please pay attention to getting good nights sleep. Sleep impacts many of the chemicals in your body including, serotonin; some people whom have a deficiency on serotonin are more likely to suffer from depression. Sleeping can prevent depression by making sure you are getting the right amount of sleep, between 7-9 hrs each night. Sleep is a time for your body to repair damage cased by stress, ultraviolet rays and other harmful exposures. Your cells produce more protein while you are sleeping. these protein molecules form the building blocks for cells, allowing them to repair.

She said sleeping less affects changes in a person basal metabolic rate (the number of calories you burn when you rest) another contributor to weight regulation that has recently been scored is called non exercise associated thermogenesis (involuntary activity such as fidgeting may be that if you sleep less, you move around less, and therefore burn up fewer calories Impact of sleep on cortisol levels, lack of sleep can cause the release of additional cortisol, the stress hormone and can stimulate hunger. Inadequate sleep interferes with the body’s ability to metabolise carbohydrates and cause high blood levels of glucose, which leads to higher insulin levels and greater body fat storage.

Sleep loss also drives down leptin level, which cause the body to crave carbohydrates. Reduces levels of growth hormone- a protein that helps regulate the body's proportions of fat and muscle. Can lead to insulin resistance and contribute to increased risk of diabetes, increased blood pressure, increased risk of heart disease. We all need 6-9 hrs plus sleep daily. Lack of sleep may affect reaction time, memory, ability to reason logically, ability to handle stressful situations & your immune system. Some snap at their partners, family children, and often you’re less likely to exercise because you are too tired.

I have had a few clients over the years that suffer form various sleep problems ranging form insomnia, trouble falling asleep and stay asleep, serious disorders, like chronic insomnia. Some of the cases of sleep loss are due to stress, pain, illness, smoking, depression, anxiety, unfamiliar beds, overweight, and caffeine. If you drink alcohol less than an hour before bed it makes you sleepy but interferes with later sleep. Vigorous exercise before bed within 3 hrs of bedtime will also disturb your sleep. VAN Caulter has spent 25 years doing research on the hormones that are affected by sleep. she said that sleep depravation activates a small part of the hypothalamus, the region of the brain that also is involved in appetite regulation.

Two critical hormones involved in regulating food intake -GHRELIN AND LEPTIN. THEY BOTH INFLUENCE EATING ID DIFFERENT WAYS.

Ghrelin is an appetite releasing hormone released mostly but the stomach. when ghrelin levels are up people feel hungry. Leptin is considered a fullness hormone and is released by the fat cells and tells the brain about the current energy balances of the body. when leptin levels are high, this sends a message to the brain that the body has enough food and the person feels full. low levels indicate starvation and increases appetite.

THESE HORMONES HAVE BEEN CALLED THE YING AND YANG OF HUNGER.

ONE IS THE accelerator for eating (GHRELIN) and the other is the brake (LEPTIN). SUMMARY 1.nothing will help you lose weight if you do not reduce you kilojoule intake and increase your exercise. 2.increase your sleep to 7-8 hrs a night in bed sleeping should help you improve hormone function and may help you lose weight, couple with exercise and dietary changes. 3. studies shave shown that people who sleep less than four hours per night are 73% more likely to be obese than those who sleep between 7-9 hrs a night 4. if you sleep well in addition to improvements in your metabolism you will have enough energy to exercise. conclusion sleep diet and physical activity are recommended in the treatment related to modern living (eg: diabetes) SO CALL us today so we can help you balance your sleep loss and or weight gain

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