Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea

We serve Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and the greater LA Region

Are You Watching What You Eat And Working Out, But Still Gaining Weight?

Sleep loss increases your appetite…and your waistline.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go to sleep and wake up weighing less? No diets, no exercising, no counting calories? Just lie down, go to sleep and wake up thinner.

Believe it or not. The key to weight loss can be as simple as getting adequate rest.

Studies indicate a correlation between weight gain and lack of sleep. Good sleep = good health. Sleep deficiencies can change certain hormones which control hunger. This can result in increased appetite and high calorie food cravings.

When you’re sleep deprived, your hormones, your appetite and your mood are all affected. You crave comfort food. You’re more likely go to for the chocolate, chips and candy – a sugar fix that gives you a temporary burst of energy. All too soon, you’re hungry again, and craving more sugar to provide energy.

But the real problem is a lack of sleep, not hunger. Fatigue reduces your ability to handle stress. Stress can also lead to emotional eating.

But the real reason behind the eating is sleep loss.

Let us know about your sleep problems – fill out our‘Sleep Disorder Evaluation Form‘

If you think that sleep apnea may be sabotaging your weight loss, contact Dr. Mark T. Weiser today at (805) 899.3600 for the Santa Barbara location or (310) 277.5678 for the Los Angeles location.

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