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I read that lack of sleep can harm the appetite hormones that regulate hunger and satiety but i lost 30 lbs in just 3 months how is that possible?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Lack of sleep: can negatively impact your mood, health, and relationships. Please do your best to get plenty of sleep. Not sleeping reduces dream time and one can easily become irritable. Congrats on the weight loss. Slow and steady is best. Peace and good health.

Answered 5/26/2018

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A member asked:

I read that lack of sleep can harm the appetite hormones that regulate hunger and satiety but i lost 30 lbs in just 3 months how is that possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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