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A member asked:
Does lack of sleep cause weight gain? on weekdays/sundays i get 7-8 hours and on fridays/saturdays i get around 10. i'm an 18 year old female.
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Weight gain: Yes, because with lack of sleep you are looking for energy to stay awake. That energy is provided by excessive food intake .Hence weight gain occurs.
Answered 9/17/2013
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Sleep: If accompanied by lack of activity and over eating, but from your description u seem to be getting enough sleep.
Answered 12/18/2013
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