{"id":20986,"date":"2022-08-26T05:21:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T05:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nerdsleep.com\/?p=20986"},"modified":"2022-08-30T15:40:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T15:40:09","slug":"how-sleep-affects-your-fitness-and-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nerdsleep.com\/how-sleep-affects-your-fitness-and-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sleep Quality Affects Your Fitness and Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Quick question:<\/b>\u00a0Which areas should you be focusing on the most to lose weight and get fitter?<\/span><\/p> You most likely said exercise and diet. And you are right.<\/span><\/p> However, there is another factor that we often overlook when staying healthy. Quality sleep is another crticially important aspect to focus on when it comes to staying fit.<\/span><\/p> Scientists have tried to understand why we sleep for centuries. Although there are many theories, we don\u2019t know why we sleep for so long every night.<\/span><\/p> Researchers have discovered that sleep strongly correlates with various health outcomes, including mental and physical. In addition, researchers have found that sleep can improve memory<\/a>, increase productivity, and make us happier.<\/span><\/p> They also found a strong connection between fitness and sleep.<\/span><\/p> It is pretty easy to see the cause and effect. High-quality sleep leads to better health and weight loss. On the other hand, bad sleep habits can increase obesity risk and make it more challenging to lose weight.<\/span><\/p> Of course, the finer details can be a little more complex than that. This is what I\u2019m going to talk about in this post.<\/span><\/p> In particular, we will explain five ways sleep affects your weight loss and fitness goals. They are all supported by science.<\/span><\/p> You\u2019ll understand why quality sleep should be ranked as high as diet and exercise if you are on a weight-loss or fitness journey.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Two key hormones control your appetite. These hormones are the \u201chunger hormones.\u201d<\/span><\/p> One of these is\u00a0<\/span>Ghrelin<\/b>. This hormone sends signals to your brain that you are hungry, prompting you to eat.<\/span><\/p> Another is\u00a0<\/span>Leptin<\/b>. This hormone reduces your appetite. It tells the brain there is enough food, which causes you to stop eating. Unfortunately, many people ignore this hormone, leading to excessive eating.<\/span><\/p> These hormones normally work if you sleep for at least 7-8 hours. The hormone ghrelin levels rise even when you\u2019re full, but this is not true if you don\u2019t get enough sleep.<\/span><\/p> This will make you feel fuller and allow you to eat more.<\/span><\/p> Don\u2019t be surprised if you feel hungry after a long night.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t1. Your Appetite Is Affected By Sleep\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
2. How Sleep Can Impact Your Energy Levels\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t