11 Reasons Why Sleep is Just the Best

7. You Can Lose Weight And Burn Calories€ Genuinely

Yep, you can actually lose weight while sleeping. If ever there was an excuse to stay in bed, this is at the top. Research suggests that when your brain is deprived of sleep it is being set up to make bad decisions; starved of energy and in need of sleep, your brain is hard-wired to look for sugary foods, which increases your chances of late night snacking. A hormone named Ghrelin stimulates hunger and Ghrelin levels have also been shown to drop during sleep, especially if you sleep for longer. Hence, getting a good night€™s sleep will not only give you the mental clarity to make good decisions while visiting the supermarket but also help you steer clear of overeating. On top of that, you actually burn calories while you sleep. Calories are used while you sleep to maintain your internal temperature and other night-time activities, like keeping your heart pumping and repairing cells. According to Steve Halls, MD, for each pound you weigh you can lose an average of 0.42 calories for every hour of sleep.