| Sleep deprivation is becoming more and more | | | | gain weight. |
| common for children and adults alike. It is unclear | | | | 3. Less muscle development - As any bodybuilder |
| how prevalent this phenomenon really is but it's | | | | would tell you, sleep is crucial for proper muscle |
| obviously spreading due to longer work hours for | | | | development. Our muscles grow during our sleep |
| adults, and greater access to computers, video | | | | so if you're not getting enough of it you may |
| games, and TV for children. | | | | very well be limiting the growth of your own |
| One of the consequences of sleep deprivation is | | | | muscle tissue, something that slows down your |
| weight gain and obesity. The question is why? | | | | metabolism even further. |
| Why does lack of sleep contribue to weight gain? | | | | 4. Lack of energy - Sleep is required to replenish |
| There are a number of reasons why this happens | | | | our energy and ability to do physical activity. |
| and although not all of them may apply to you or | | | | Without sleep we feel more lethargic, tired, worn |
| to your loved ones, it's best to take heed of | | | | down, etc. This is not the best way to feel if you |
| them and make sure you don't find yourself | | | | want to be active and burn a lot of calories and |
| lacking sleep: | | | | fat during the day. |
| 1. Hormonal imbalances - There are all sorts of | | | | Even if you do make it to the gym while lacking |
| changes in our body when we lack sleep. In | | | | sleep, your workout is not likely to be anything |
| children this can prove even more serious as you | | | | above mediocre. You won't be able to really make |
| may find that your bodily functions simply don't | | | | the most of it. |
| work as well as they should when you lack sleep. | | | | So, for health reasons and functional reasons alike, |
| It's as simple as that. | | | | you just need your sleep. There's no question |
| 2. Reduced metabolism - While the connection | | | | about it. Unless you wish to constantly fight a |
| between sleep and your metabolism is not firmly | | | | greater tendency to gain weight or an inability to |
| proven, it is safe to say that when you don't get | | | | lose it, get at least 6.5 hours of undisturbed sleep |
| enough sleep, your entire body slows down, | | | | each night. That's a minimum as you may find |
| including your metabolism. This means a reduced | | | | yourself needing more. |
| rate of calorie burning and a greater tendency to | | | | |