Weight gain and sleep

Researchers at the University of Warwick report that that sleep deprivation can cause a two-fold increased risk of being obese for both children and s. They also found that those who sleep less have a greater increase in body mass index and waist circumference over time and a greater chance of becoming obese over time. Sleep derivation can cause hormonal changes, which then increases appetite.

I also think that its a lot easier to use food as a “pick-me-up” tool when one is tired from lack of sleep. It’s also more likely that fast food alternatives would be the fuel of choice. There’s a high probability that those who are consistently sleep deprived are also people who don’t focus on healthy eating behaviors and exercise as priorities in their life, which if sustained over time, could lead to physiological and psychological stress on their system (i.e., their energy), which then affects the quality of sleep and rest, and so forth.