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Readers Respond: Top Ways That Not Getting Enough Sleep Changes Your Weight

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Updated August 28, 2009

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Sleep deprivation has been shown to be associated with weight gain. How does not getting enough sleep affect your weight? Is it because of eating high calorie foods or caffeinated beverages to stay awake? Or is it that you are simply too tired to exercise? Share Your Experiences

Ahh Duh

this is news how? this is something the health community has known for YEARS.
—Guest Jamie

Not Sleeping-Not Good

Your body, when sleep deprived, tries to get that energy by signaling your brain that you are hungry- when in fact your body needs sleep.
—Guest JessicaJones

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