Sleep and Weight Loss

MobOfBricks

Hi everybody,
I understand that sleep duration varies due to schedule, health, way of life, age, routine and so on.
But I was wondering, have you seen any significant difference after you changed your sleeping habits?
Positive or negative?

Thank you all in advance

moonshine_betty

Not getting enough sleep hinders weight loss for me. During weeks when I'm sleep deprived the scale doesn't move even if I'm exercising and maintaining a caloric deficit. But after a few days of adequate rest, I notice the scale moving downward again. Granted, it's not hard scientific evidence as there could be multiple reasons why I experience this pattern but I suspect getting enough sleep has something to do with it.

MobOfBricks

Thanks for your reply,

I knew it in theory too that getting less sleep wont help with weight loss but it seems like it is counter productive.
Last year when I was sleeping a little more and had a little less stress it was much easier to lose weight.
This year so far sucks!

I think I am going to experiment with:
Less exercise and more sleep for a couple of weeks to see if I have better results.

KimbersNewLife

Not getting enough sleep hinders weight loss for me. During weeks when I'm sleep deprived the scale doesn't move even if I'm exercising and maintaining a caloric deficit. But after a few days of adequate rest, I notice the scale moving downward again. Granted, it's not hard scientific evidence as there could be multiple reasons why I experience this pattern but I suspect getting enough sleep has something to do with it.

This explains a lot!!! I have a really hard time sleeping and probably get about 4hrs a night!! I am going to double up to the recommended amount and see if it helps me have a break through!! Thanks a million!!:flowerforyou: :yawn: