If I sleep less, can I eat more?

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No it is not. Sleeping less really screws up with hunger and appetite behavior. Trust me on this one

^^this. Plus it can slow down weight loss.

If we are counting calories I doubt this is true

What is the other side of the energy equation?

Exactly, your TDEE will be higher if you sleep less

Not necessarily, Your NEAT may well decline because you are tired, your exercise efficiency may decline plus it increases stress which also may have a metabolic effect.

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No

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"I only get 3-5 hours a sleep a day. What matters is calories in vs calories out."
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How are you functioning on that little sleep? I mean, its not just about weight gain and calories, your body and especially your brain need time to recharge, and 3 hours is definitely not enough. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep on average.

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"I only get 3-5 hours a sleep a day. What matters is calories in vs calories out."

How are you functioning on that little sleep? I mean, its not just about weight gain and calories, your body and especially your brain need time to recharge, and 3 hours is definitely not enough. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep on average.

Somewhere out there is a guy who needs 10-14 hours. Problem solved.