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Episode 3338:
Rachel Trotta explores how quality sleep is an often-overlooked pillar of sustainable weight loss, showing how it impacts everything from hunger hormones to emotional decision-making. Learn why improving your sleep could be the most powerful (and underrated) strategy to reduce cravings, increase willpower, and stay consistent with healthy habits.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/self-improvement/benefits-of-sleep-for-weight-loss/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sleep plays a powerful role in setting us up for success with our healthy habits, like food choices and exercise."
"Even a small amount of sleep deprivation can lead to big increases in cravings for calorie-dense foods."
"When you’re chronically tired, your threshold for stress is lower."
Episode references:
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316
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