Key mechanisms
Poor sleep dysregulates appetite hormones, reduces training output and recovery, and increases injury risk. Extra sleep can reduce free‑living calorie intake.
What the evidence shows
- Sleep extension reduced daily calorie intake in free‑living adults.
- Sleep restriction impairs fat loss quality in dieting.
- Managing stress (breath work, light exposure, walks) supports compliance.
Action plan (2 weeks)
• Fix a 7.5–8.5 h sleep window; wake time constant.
• 30–60 min outdoor light after waking; caffeine cut‑off 8 h pre‑bed.
• 10‑min wind‑down: breathwork or reading; keep bedroom cool/dark.
References
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[1] Sleep extension reduces calorie intake (2022 RCT) — www.science.org
[2] Sleep restriction alters diet outcomes (classic RCTs) — www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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