There’s
more to losing weight than meets eyes open wide shut. As medical
science continues to unfurl the dynamics of weight management,
caloric reduction and physical activity account for two-thirds
of the battle of the bulge equation. Researchers are adding
‘adequate sleep’ to the formula.
The new finding shows that losing weight involves
a regular fitness program, and nutritional diet coupled with
ample doses of shut-eye. The trio has been found to improve
weight loss. Through the exercise and rest, the body feels invigorated
with energy as it enhances one’s overall health.
According to Dr. Rapoport, hormones were recently
found to influence appetites. The hormones ghrelin and leptin
were found to be the culprits of overeating and food cravings.
The production of these underrated hormones is based on the
quality of rest people attain. The hormonal cohorts work together
when someone has a restless night of insomnia. The following
day, the person may experience numerous food cravings void of
satisfaction.
Ghrelin and leptin serve as co-dependent balances
to each other. While, ghrelin is manufactured in the tract of
the gastrointestinal system, it whets and stimulates the appetite.
Produced in the body’s fat cells, leptin signals to the brain
when satisfaction or satiation has been achieved.
When the body is deprived of sleep, it sends
these hormones out of whack. Leptin levels plummet when the
body is void of adequate rest – which creates a feeling of never
being full or satisfaction after food consumption. In the GI
tract, the sleep deficit causes ghrelin levels to elevate. As
a result, the appetite is stimulated to crave foods. With the
two hormones pushing the appetite to new bounds overeating goes
into overdrive, which may become weight gain. |
