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Originally Posted by jacqueline  This article lists even more research that agrees with the premise that lack of sleep can make one gain weight. I think it is time for all of us to take this seriously. In the past, we only related lack of sleep with being tired. Now we can also link it to weight gain. Most people look at lack of sleep as an inconvenience, but in reality, it is a health hazard and should be considered as such. |
For those that lift weights, a lack of sleep can also mitigate potential muscle growth, and we all know muscle burns calories, so in effect you are limiting your fat burning potential by not sleeping as much in that regard.