The Hidden Ways Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain

For those considering the "More Sleep" challenge, and maybe even more so for those who don't think they have time to sleep more, I wanted to share an article by Zahra Barnes that I think very nicely articulates the arguments in favor of sufficient sleep, and supports these arguments with a decent amount of the science behind these claims. (http://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/sleep-deprivation-effects-weight-loss/)

A few highlights:

Losing out on sleep creates a viscous cycle in your body, making you more prone to various factors contributing to weight gain.

“The more sleep-deprived you are, the higher your levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which increases your appetite,” says Breus. And it’s not like you’re going to be suddenly ravenous for kale salads, either. “For me, it takes a bit of willpower to choose the salad over the sandwich,” DePaolis says. “When I’m tired, I go for whatever’s going to be easy and make me feel better in the moment.”

And,

A lack of sleep also hinders your body’s ability to process the sweet stuff. “When you’re sleep deprived, the mitochondria in your cells that digest fuel start to shut down. Sugar remains in your blood, and you end up with high blood sugar,” says Breus. Losing out on sleep can make fat cells 30 percent less able to deal with insulin, according to a study in Annals of Internal Medicine.

For the full text, visit http://dailyburn.com/life/lifestyle/sleep-deprivation-effects-weight-loss/

WOD for 01-18-18:

Hang Squat Snatch
10 Minutes to establish a heavy double

- then -

3 Rounds for Time:
250m Row
20 Med Ball Russian Twists (20/14 lbs.)
15 Box Jumps at 24/20"
10 Hang Squat Snatch @ 115/80 lbs.