Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast EP. 62: SLEEP LOSS & YOUR PHYSIQUE: HOW SLEEP LOSS AFFECTS APPETITE, FAT LOSS, BODY FAT ACCRUAL & METABOLIC RATE
Jun 16, 2023
Explore how sleep loss wreaks havoc on appetite, fueling cravings for unhealthy foods. Discover the link between stress, hormones, and poor sleep that escalates calorie intake. Learn about the surprising effects of sleep deprivation on body composition, revealing potential risks of fat gain and lean muscle loss. Delve into compelling studies that show how inadequate rest can lower your metabolic rate and alter dietary decisions. Uncover practical tips to prioritize sleep and enhance your health journey.
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Competition Recharged Not Depleted
- Chuck Black described his recent competition experience and how the team camaraderie recharged him.
- He emphasized process over placing and valued the weekend's supportive environment.
Stress And Sleep Form A Vicious Cycle
- Stress and sleep are bidirectionally linked: high stress impairs sleep and poor sleep raises stress reactivity.
- This creates a vicious cycle that undermines recovery, cortisol patterns, and resilience to future stressors.
Sleep Skews Hunger Hormones
- Sleep strongly regulates leptin (satiety) and ghrelin (hunger); poor sleep lowers leptin and raises ghrelin.
- That hormonal shift increases hunger despite adequate calories and undermines diet adherence.