"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." Psalms 127:2
Worry is the worst bedtime snack you can eat. I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point, but God designed sleep to heal and rejuvenate the organs and cells.
So, if you’re sleeping less than 7 hours a night, it can affect weight gain, and here are six reasons why.
6 Reasons You Gain Weight from Lack of Sleep
1. Increased Cortisol Levels: Sleep deprivation elevates cortisol, the stress hormone, which encourages your body to store more fat, especially in the abdominal area.
2. Increased Cravings: Individuals who are sleep-deprived often experience increased cravings for sugar, carbs, and caffeine. This is because your brain is seeking a quick source of energy to counteract the fatigue,
3. Hormonal Imbalance: A lack of sleep disrupts the hormonal balance that regulates hunger and appetite. Levels of ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite, increase, while levels of leptin, which suppresses appetite, decrease. This imbalance leads you to eat more than you normally would.
4. Metabolic Slowdown: A lack of sleep can hinder your body's ability to metabolize food efficiently. This means your calories are more likely to be stored as fat rather than burned for energy.
5. Insulin Resistance: Insufficient sleep affects your body's insulin sensitivity. When cells become resistant to insulin, glucose (sugar) is more likely to be stored as fat, particularly around the abdomen, leading to weight gain.
6. Reduced Physical Activity: Tiredness from lack of sleep can make you less likely to engage in physical activities, reducing the number of calories you burn daily.
Maintaining a good sleep routine is crucial for overall well-being and healthy weight management.
Studies found that chronically sleep-deprived people are more likely to be overweight and develop cardiovascular disease, strokes, infections, and cancer.
As Christians, we must remember that we are stewards of our bodies, which is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit and the tool God uses to accomplish His purpose.
Tired temples cannot serve the Lord spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically as they should.
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