May help you maintain or lose weight

Short sleep, defined as sleeping for fewer than 7 hours per night, has been linked in numerous studies to a higher risk of weight gain and a lower body mass index (BMI).

In fact, a 2020 investigation discovered that those with less than 7 hours of sleep each night had a 41% higher chance of being obese. For instance, lack of sleep causes ghrelin levels to rise while leptin levels are lower. Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones that affect how hungry or full you feel. This could make people feel more hungry and overeat. Numerous studies have demonstrated that people who are sleep deprived have a greater appetite and prefer to eat more calories. Additionally, lack of sleep may make you crave foods that are higher in sugar and fat owing to their greater calorie content as a way to make up for a lack of energy.