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Is it to have plenty of sleep while trying to lose weight imporant?

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Dr. David May answered

Very: Without proper sleep the regulation of two hormones, leptin and gheralin are messed up. This will cause you to want to eat more and eat more carbohydrates or comfort food.

Answered 10/4/2016

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