đź”…New Studyđź”… Sleep & Weight Loss

đź“Ł New Research đź“Ł

People who reported getting regular and uninterrupted sleep did a better job sticking to their diet and exercise goals during a 12-month weight loss study. 

This was based on a study of 125 mostly white and female adults around the age of 50.

It was reported at a recent conference of The American Heart Association ❤️ 

Why does this matter?

There are over 100 studies linking sleep to weight. We already know that sleep influences:

âś… Metabolism

âś… Blood Sugar 

âś… Hunger

âś… Food Cravings

But this study shows that good sleep makes it easier to make healthy choices and engage in BEHAVIORS that help with weight loss. 

This is such a great reminder of why diets are never enough for sustainable weight loss! We have to look at the entire picture of a person’s life—from their metabolism to hormones to stress levels to sleep. 

It’s what we do in functional medicine best. 

Reference

American Heart Association. A good night’s sleep may make it easier to stick to exercise and diet goals, study found. American Heart Association Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023. Abstract 472. [link]