Losing weight is ineffective because of poor sleep? !
Many people have been unable to lose weight, and the reason is actually
Poor sleep quality. This is why when obese or diabetic patients come to the bariatric clinic, I ask them to do a sleep test. Sleep is an important period for adjusting physiological functions. Many past studies have shown that insufficient sleep can lead to endocrine disorders. Lack of sleep increases ghrelin, leptin decrease.
An increase in ghrelin will make people feel hungrier and want to consume more sugar; a decrease in leptin will increase appetite, slow down metabolism, and increase the ability to synthesize fat. The stress hormone (cortisol) directly causes problems such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, insomnia, hair loss, and obesity.
In addition, lack of sleep can also cause an increase in insulin resistance index and insulin secretion, which is also one of the main causes of fat formation. Therefore, while losing weight, you must also improve your sleep quality! Diet, exercise, and sleep are the golden triangle of weight loss, each one is indispensable. Starting from these three aspects, weight loss will lead to a positive cycle. Not only will you lose weight, you will become thinner and healthier!
