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Why Poor Sleep Makes Weight Loss So Much Harder
Most people know sleep is important. But I don't think we fully appreciate how quickly poor sleep can start changing our metabolism.
In this episode, I explain what happens when you consistently lose even a couple of hours of sleep. We get into blood sugar, insulin, cortisol, cravings, visceral fat, and why poor sleep can make weight loss much harder even when you're exercising and eating reasonably well.
I also explain what happens to hormones like leptin and ghrelin, why deep sleep and REM both matter, and the practical things I focus on with my health coaching clients: morning light, meal…
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