Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Why a Lack of Sleep Can Make You Fat

Lack of sleep can disrupt hormone levels, making you feel hungry even when your body doesn't need food.(ISTOCKPHOTO)
You stayed up too late last night, so you grab a latte on your way into work. When you feel yourself slump at 3 p.m., you raid the vending machine. You're so tired at the end of the day, you can barely get home for dinner, let alone make a trip to the gym.

Sound familiar? Many sleep-deprived people drag themselves through the day, skipping physical activity and relying on sugary pick-me-ups. But these habits don't fight off sleepiness for long. And even worse? Over time, they can contribute to weight gain or, at the very least, sabotage your efforts to lose those last few pounds.

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Via: Health.com

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