05/05/2026
Sleep and weight: does lack of sleep cause weight gain?
Insufficient sleep is a major risk factor for weight gain. When we don’t get enough rest, our hunger, energy, and activity patterns shift in ways that can make weight maintenance harder. Getting quality sleep supports better food choices, steadier energy, and a more active lifestyle—key pieces of sustainable weight loss.
Top sleep tips for weight management
🛏Keep a consistent schedule - go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even at weekends to stabilise your body’s internal clock and improves sleep quality.
🛏Create a wind-down routine - spend at least 30 minutes relaxing before bed (reading, warm bath, gentle stretching). This signals to your brain that sleep is coming.
🛏Make your sleep environment optimal - cool, dark, quiet, and comfortable. Consider blackout curtains, a white-noise device, or a fan for white noise or ear plugs if noise distracts you.
🛏Stay active during the day - regular movement boosts sleep quality, but avoid intense exercise close to bedtime. This can help regulate hormones that influence appetite and energy.
⏰️Monitor sleep quality, not just duration - aim for 7–9 hours of restful sleep.
Read here from Mark Gibert, The 1:1 Diet Commercial Nutritionist fact and fiction 👇
https://www.one2onediet.com/blog/sleep-and-weight-loss-the-hidden-link-between-rest-and-slimming
