Posted on 02/07/2022 9:21:30 AM PST by ConservativeMind
A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.
Overall, individuals who increased their sleep duration were able to reduce their caloric intake by an average of 270 kcal per day—which would translate to roughly 12 kg, or 26 lbs., of weight loss over three years if the effects were maintained over a long term.
"We saw that after just a single sleep counseling session, participants could change their bedtime habits enough to lead to an increase in sleep duration," said Tasali. "We simply coached each individual on good sleep hygiene, and discussed their own personal sleep environments, providing tailored advice on changes they could make to improve their sleep duration. Importantly, to blind participants to sleep intervention, recruitment materials did not mention sleep intervention, allowing us to capture true habitual sleep patterns at baseline."
Even though the study did not systematically assess factors that may have influenced sleep behavior, "limiting the use of electronic devices before bedtime appeared as a key intervention," said Tasali.
Following just a single counseling session, participants increased their average sleep duration by over an hour a night. Despite prescribing no other lifestyle changes, most participants had a large decrease in how much they ate, with some participants eating as many as 500 fewer calories per day.
"This was not a weight-loss study," said Tasali. "But even within just two weeks, we have quantified evidence showing a decrease in caloric intake and a negative energy balance—caloric intake is less than calories burned."
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They needed a study for this?
How much taxpayer money did this cost?
Getting more sleep requires concerted effort. I didn’t realize this until I put my mind to it.
i.e. sleeping more leaves less time for face stuffing.
Every minute spent sleeping is a minute you’re not snacking.
So Benjamin Franklin was right all along. Early to bed, early to rise...
What if you sleep walk to the refrigerator? This could backfire.
I've learned to park my car far away from the store entrance just to get a little bit more exercise.
Seems kind of obvious...the more time sleeping the less time to eat...sleep all day and you’ll lose a ton of weight!
Equivalent to one grab-bag of potato chips.
“Free, uncomplicated weight loss that also helps keep you alert and well-adjusted.”
Of note: One cannot become physically fit without good sleep.
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Duh, everybody knows you can’t eat if you’re asleep!
Sleep is overrated. None of us have much time on Earth, relatively speaking. I am not wasted more of my time between the sheets when I got be awake doing things I enjoy, like drinking beer.
JAMA = huge credibility
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