How Sleep Impacts the Weight Loss Struggle

For many people, weight loss has been an ongoing struggle over the course of their entire lives. They fight to manage their caloric intake and outtake, balance their consumption of macronutrients, and get enough exercise, but they still can’t seem to make any headway toward their fittest self. Many nutritionists will claim that weight management is all about balancing caloric intake via maintaining a balanced diet and exercising regularly with the appropriate intensity. Conventional nutritional wisdom suggests that if a person consumes 200-300 fewer calories each day than their body needs, the body will start breaking down fat to produce the rest of the energy. Unfortunately, what works for some doesn’t always work for all, and there are precious few resources out there for those who struggle with weight loss despite their best efforts. However, a study from early last year has shed some light on another potential impediment to successful weight management…one that may offer relief once it has been removed. Read more…