Slept four hours..should I cut calories to compensate?
IdcShrimp
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Last night I was really excited for this movie coming out today and going out to eat with some friends I never see. As a result I fan girled til 2 am and woke up at 6:45 
that's like a little more than four hours of sleep and I feel like crap now. I have a headache and my stomach hurts. But I just woke up naturally! It was like christmas. I read somewhere that if you get too little sleep you will retain all your calories and gain weight. Should I not eat half my calories today or something? Yesterday I got too MUCH sleep, if it makes a difference. I actually slept twelve hours last night lol.
that's like a little more than four hours of sleep and I feel like crap now. I have a headache and my stomach hurts. But I just woke up naturally! It was like christmas. I read somewhere that if you get too little sleep you will retain all your calories and gain weight. Should I not eat half my calories today or something? Yesterday I got too MUCH sleep, if it makes a difference. I actually slept twelve hours last night lol. 0
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You won't retain your calories magically if you don't sleep. However, you may notice you are hungrier on days you sleep less, so be more careful about how much you eat to make sure you don't overeat.0
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Just eat your normal calories.
1 day is not going to make or break you
1 day of unusual sleep is not going to affect your progress - it's chronic sleep deprivation that has an effect not a day's worth.0 -
You won't retain your calories magically if you don't sleep. However, you may notice you are hungrier on days you sleep less, so be more careful about how much you eat to make sure you don't overeat.
Hmm, makes more sense I guess. I don't understand the claims that sleeping less holds in calories so your reasoning is more sensible....thanks0 -
Just eat your normal calories.
1 day is not going to make or break you
1 day of unusual sleep is not going to affect your progress - it's chronic sleep deprivation that has an effect not a day's worth.
This makes me feel a lot better. Some days I just get too excited to sleep! lol I still really wanna enjoy myself tonight at dinner and the movie so I shall0 -
You won't retain your calories magically if you don't sleep. However, you may notice you are hungrier on days you sleep less, so be more careful about how much you eat to make sure you don't overeat.
Hmm, makes more sense I guess. I don't understand the claims that sleeping less holds in calories so your reasoning. Is more sensible.
The only time this might happen (based on a Brazilian study, sorry, too lazy to link!) is if you lay in bed 8 hours vs slept 8, you might burn a little less laying awake. But it wouldn't make enough difference to matter unless you lived that way, in which case you'd have to worry about way more than weight. Like going insane from lack of sleep.
It's those sleepy munchies you gotta watch out for.0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed0 -
lolwut0
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I agree with the other posts. I have also read lack of sleep can effect weight loss efforts but I think it is serious lack of sleep over a time, not one night.
But yeah you will probably feel low on energy and be tempted to reach for sugary snacks to perk you up, just stick to your usual calories and make sure you log.
Although you might be tired, a brisk walk can help you feel more awake and also give you some exercise calories to eat if you feel you need some extra food energy to get you through the day.0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed
Um sorry am I not allowed to ask a question? Everyone in my family always told me that including my bio-obsessed sister so I just wanted to ask about the validity of that statement. I heard it had something to do with not getting enough cortisol...but I guess it would only affect you if you got three hours of sleep every night of your life or something. Idk, I'm no doctor, that's why I'm here. Your sass is just plain mean.0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed
Um sorry am I not allowed to ask a question? Everyone in my family always told me that including my bio-obsessed sister so I just wanted to ask about the validity of that statement. I heard it had something to do with not getting enough cortisol...but I guess it would only affect you if you got three hours of sleep every night of your life or something. Idk, I'm no doctor, that's why I'm here. Your sass is just plain mean.
Sleeping less holds onto calories. Its the new starvation mode: Sleepation mode!0 -
hi op,
was this a serious question? i don't want people to waste their time answering if not. but no, it will not affect you at all. they say that you gain weight when you sleep less because being tired/cranky/stressed can sometimes lead to stress eating because of the emotional aspect. if you feel emotionally fine - you will be JUST fine. i sleep 4-5 hours a night every night.0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed
Um sorry am I not allowed to ask a question? Everyone in my family always told me that including my bio-obsessed sister so I just wanted to ask about the validity of that statement. I heard it had something to do with not getting enough cortisol...but I guess it would only affect you if you got three hours of sleep every night of your life or something. Idk, I'm no doctor, that's why I'm here. Your sass is just plain mean.
too little sleep (over time not one night) does impact cortisol - but not by you "getting too little," in fact the opposite. It stresses your system and stress RAISES cortisol levels, which in turn makes it harder to lose fat. But again it's a long-term thing :flowerforyou:0 -
I agree with the other posts. I have also read lack of sleep can effect weight loss efforts but I think it is serious lack of sleep over a time, not one night.
But yeah you will probably feel low on energy and be tempted to reach for sugary snacks to perk you up, just stick to your usual calories and make sure you log.
Although you might be tired, a brisk walk can help you feel more awake and also give you some exercise calories to eat if you feel you need some extra food energy to get you through the day.
Oh crap I totally forgot to mention also I'm jus maintaining not losing either so maybe that changes it as well. Didn't mean to make it seem like I was still in weight loss mode. I just didn't want to somehow magically start gaining weight. In retrospect I feel like I'm being paranoid but it never hurts to ask my fellow myfitnesspal-ers0 -
Last night I was really excited for this movie coming out today and going out to eat with some friends I never see. As a result I fan girled til 2 am and woke up at 6:45 that's like a little more than four hours of sleep and I feel like crap now. I have a headache and my stomach hurts. But I just woke up naturally! It was like christmas. I read somewhere that if you get too little sleep you will retain all your calories and gain weight. Should I not eat half my calories today or something? Yesterday I got too MUCH sleep, if it makes a difference. I actually slept twelve hours last night lol.0
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hi op,
was this a serious question? i don't want people to waste their time answering if not. but no, it will not affect you at all. they say that you gain weight when you sleep less because being tired/cranky/stressed can sometimes lead to stress eating because of the emotional aspect. if you feel emotionally fine - you will be JUST fine. i sleep 4-5 hours a night every night.
Hi! Yes I was serious haha. I really wanted to know if it was fact or myth. Judging by everyone's responses it's mostly myth considering everyone thinks I'm insane lol.0 -
. I read somewhere that if you get too little sleep you will retain all your calories and gain weight.
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Last night I was really excited for this movie coming out today and going out to eat with some friends I never see. As a result I fan girled til 2 am and woke up at 6:45 that's like a little more than four hours of sleep and I feel like crap now. I have a headache and my stomach hurts. But I just woke up naturally! It was like christmas. I read somewhere that if you get too little sleep you will retain all your calories and gain weight. Should I not eat half my calories today or something? Yesterday I got too MUCH sleep, if it makes a difference. I actually slept twelve hours last night lol.
Sorry to give you cancer.0 -
hi op,
was this a serious question? i don't want people to waste their time answering if not. but no, it will not affect you at all. they say that you gain weight when you sleep less because being tired/cranky/stressed can sometimes lead to stress eating because of the emotional aspect. if you feel emotionally fine - you will be JUST fine. i sleep 4-5 hours a night every night.
Hi! Yes I was serious haha. I really wanted to know if it was fact or myth. Judging by everyone's responses it's mostly myth considering everyone thinks I'm insane lol.
For it to be a myth, people need to actually believe it first.0 -
Yes, I can see why people might think you are insane :laugh:
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Perhaps send this one into Mythbusters, perhaps they can blow up Buster with a Diet Coke and Mentos reaction!
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Show Result: BUSTED
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hi op,
was this a serious question? i don't want people to waste their time answering if not. but no, it will not affect you at all. they say that you gain weight when you sleep less because being tired/cranky/stressed can sometimes lead to stress eating because of the emotional aspect. if you feel emotionally fine - you will be JUST fine. i sleep 4-5 hours a night every night.
Hi! Yes I was serious haha. I really wanted to know if it was fact or myth. Judging by everyone's responses it's mostly myth considering everyone thinks I'm insane lol.
For it to be a myth, people need to actually believe it first.
I mean you can google it and see a bunch of people who were equally as confused0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed
Um sorry am I not allowed to ask a question? Everyone in my family always told me that including my bio-obsessed sister so I just wanted to ask about the validity of that statement. I heard it had something to do with not getting enough cortisol...but I guess it would only affect you if you got three hours of sleep every night of your life or something. Idk, I'm no doctor, that's why I'm here. Your sass is just plain mean.
too little sleep (over time not one night) does impact cortisol - but not by you "getting too little," in fact the opposite. It stresses your system and stress RAISES cortisol levels, which in turn makes it harder to lose fat. But again it's a long-term thing :flowerforyou:
Hey thanks for actually being nice about my confusion lol, this helps a lot0 -
in your other posts you say you want to gain And someone pointed put you were only 86 lb. so are you maintaining or gaining?I agree with the other posts. I have also read lack of sleep can effect weight loss efforts but I think it is serious lack of sleep over a time, not one night.
But yeah you will probably feel low on energy and be tempted to reach for sugary snacks to perk you up, just stick to your usual calories and make sure you log.
Although you might be tired, a brisk walk can help you feel more awake and also give you some exercise calories to eat if you feel you need some extra food energy to get you through the day.
Oh crap I totally forgot to mention also I'm jus maintaining not losing either so maybe that changes it as well. Didn't mean to make it seem like I was still in weight loss mode. I just didn't want to somehow magically start gaining weight. In retrospect I feel like I'm being paranoid but it never hurts to ask my fellow myfitnesspal-ers0 -
I am confused.0
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In your other thread you said your 5 2" and wegh 86 pounds and are trying to gain weight. So with a BMI of less than 16 and your posts on the forum today I'm sorry but you really need to seek professional help.
in your other posts you say you want to gain And someone pointed put you were only 86 lb. so are you maintaining or gaining?I agree with the other posts. I have also read lack of sleep can effect weight loss efforts but I think it is serious lack of sleep over a time, not one night.
But yeah you will probably feel low on energy and be tempted to reach for sugary snacks to perk you up, just stick to your usual calories and make sure you log.
Although you might be tired, a brisk walk can help you feel more awake and also give you some exercise calories to eat if you feel you need some extra food energy to get you through the day.
Oh crap I totally forgot to mention also I'm jus maintaining not losing either so maybe that changes it as well. Didn't mean to make it seem like I was still in weight loss mode. I just didn't want to somehow magically start gaining weight. In retrospect I feel like I'm being paranoid but it never hurts to ask my fellow myfitnesspal-ers0 -
Where in the actual hell did you read that sleeping less holds onto calories -_-
Some people these days.
Just think about what you actually typed
HAHAHAHAAAA
dying laughing over here...
seriously though... -________-0 -
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+1Just eat your normal calories.
1 day is not going to make or break you
1 day of unusual sleep is not going to affect your progress - it's chronic sleep deprivation that has an effect not a day's worth.
You're in this for the long haul. Frankly you will probably burn more calories today since you're moving around more than usual.
But really. Don't over-complicate this thing. Just track your calories and eat what MFP suggests for your goal.0 -
If you're 86 pounds, there's no reason for you ever to cut calories.
Full stop.0 -
No. If anything you should add calories since you burn more while awake, assuming you weren't laying completely still. But try not to obsess about very trivial matters.0
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After working a string of night shifts (4-5 hours of sleep vs my usual 7-8), I do notice the scale goes up slightly. I do not know why, but I usually see it go back down to normal after a good night's rest.
Whatever my anecdotal account may be, though, I think the most logical responses have already been said-- short term sleep deprivation will tempt you to overeat and long term deprivation raises cortisol levels, which may impact your ability to lose weight.
However, methinks you are also a troll.0
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