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Why Sleep is the Missing Link in Your Diet

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Sleep is often overlooked in weight loss plans. But poor sleep can sabotage your efforts completely.

Hormonal Imbalance

Lack of sleep increases ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and decreases leptin (the fullness hormone). This leads to uncontrollable cravings.

Cortisol Spikes

Sleep deprivation stresses the body, causing a spike in cortisol, which signals your body to store fat, especially around the belly.