Sleeping Helps in Weight Loss

I used to have a wrong perception that by sleeping late, I would burn more calories when doing my work than sleeping like a log on the bed. But I AM COMPLETELY WRONG. 

Numerous scientific findings revealed a close association between sleeping and weigh loss. Deprivation of sleep could actually lead to weight gain, and hence, having sufficient sleep is actually a stepping for fast weight loss. 

Hormones Factors for Sleep and Weight Loss 

The two hormones responsible for this phenomenon are Ghrelin and Leptin.

Ghelin - A hormone synthesized in the gut and it makes you feel hungry and stimulates appetite. 

Leptin - Opposite to ghelin, this hormone which is produced by fat cells, tells your brain to give you the feeling of being full and avoid you from eating. 

Sleep deprivation leads to increase in ghelin and drop in leptin levels. This significantly stimulates your appetite and produces a feeling of being constantly hungry even after you have just had your meal. 

When a person is tired from a lack of sleep, there is a tendency for them to look for fast burning carbohydrate drinks. These starches and sugars elevates blood sugar level and induce fat accumulation in the body! 

How much Should I Sleep?

An adequate sleeping time of 7 to 9 hours per day desirable for fast weight loss. This aids in resisting cravings for food and hence avoid unnecessary calorie intake.