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 Sleep...my absolute favorite thing in the world. Crucial for life (next to food, water, shelter). Every Monday I take in at least twelve hours (after a weekend of overnight shifts, it's easy to conk out at 9:00 PM and wake up at 10:00 AM). I guess I am repairing the damage that was done - the wear-and-tear that happens when you do something unnatural like staying awake when others are sleeping.
I have written before about sleep deprivation leading to high cortisol levels and increases in hunger and cravings. But this week I read something amazing. There was a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania that looked into the adverse effects of sleep deprivation: Restricted sleep for nine days caused a 2.9 pound weight gain! Makes me wonder about my choice to do eight night shifts a month in the ER. Three pounds is a lot! It will take 21 days of exercise (for one hour) to burn off those calories.
If you find that you have insomnia or a profession that causes sleep deprivation (overnight store stockers, law enforcement, nurses, etc.), remember to increase your activity to make up for the additional weight gain that your lifestyle may bring. Make sure to prepare healthy meals, take naps and practice stress reduction so that you reduce the stress on your body.
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