Did you know that lack of sleep and poor stress management can sabotage your dieting efforts and gym gains?
If you’re on a journey to sustainable weight loss, it’s crucial to balance the three key pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Mental Wellbeing—and yes, that includes sleep.
But what happens when one of these pillars crumbles? Let’s find out!
If you exercise 3–5 times a week, sleep around 8 hours, and manage stress perfectly—but neglect regular, balanced meals, eat out constantly, and don’t care what goes into your body—you’ll likely end up overeating and gaining weight.
Why? Intense workouts increase hunger and, combined with growing muscle mass and an active lifestyle, you’re likely to feel the need to eat more. Without tracking your intake, it’s easy to consume more calories than you burn. And here’s a critical point: exercise only accounts for about 5% of your daily calorie expenditure!. And that’s not even mentioning the health risks of neglecting essential nutrients like veggies, fruits, fiber, and protein—without them, your body won’t truly thrive.
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Now, let’s say your meals are perfectly balanced—right calories, macros, fiber, and variety—and you exercise regularly. But if you barely sleep, constantly stress out, and never rest, things will go downhill. Sure, you might lose weight, but only until your body forces you to stop. In my practice, I’ve seen young people under 30 suffer from tumors, gastritis, chronic immune issues, and even heart attacks. Is being sick really worth shedding a few pounds? And ironically, chronic stress often triggers higher cortisol levels, which makes you eat more and promotes fat storage—especially around your waist.
On the other hand, if you eat well, sleep enough, and manage stress but barely move—taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day and skipping workouts—you may still face issues like increased appetite (a survival instinct!), reduced muscle mass, and mood fluctuations that lead to overeating. Over time, these factors can support weight gain and harm your health in other ways.
To support your weight loss from every angle, we offer private consultations with our wellness-focused nutritionist. Until the end of April, we’re celebrating Stress Awareness Month and Move More Month with 20% OFF on a private consultation! Drop us a message in WhatsApp or leave your phone number at the “Consultation” page now and start discovering a healthier version of yourself.
