Our body is like a machine.
When a machine is working, it has to be halted after sometime.
If we work continuously on it for long period, the engine parts will be worn out and will consume more fuel.
The same is the case with the body.
We need good sleep to lose weight and stay healthy.
The body also needs rest.
If it does not get adequate rest, it leads to excess eating.
This is due to two reasons.
Firstly, sleep loss can lead to release of hormones that make you feel hungry when you have eaten plenty of food.
Secondly, when someone is sleep deprived they tend to eat more food to make up for decreased energy levels to help get throughout the day.
Also sleep loss increased the body's insulin levels which mean additional fat storage.
Also being tired, we cannot exercise as intensely as usual, resulting in fewer calories burnt and weight gain.
Sleep is essential for various other purposes in the body other than weight loss.
It helps reduce your body's stress, depression and anxiety.
All the body functions require enough rest which can be had via a peaceful night's sleep.
You may be busy but it is very necessary to take enough rest to stay healthier and start another day with full energy.
If you have trouble sleeping, you may look at some good natural methods of enhancing the sleep process.
A warm glass of milk at night helps release the hormones which are very helpful in giving you a full night's sleep.
There are many other herbal extracts and natural techniques as well to help you in this.