{"id":726442,"date":"2025-05-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=726442"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:23:09","slug":"why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do We Gain Weight When We Don&#8217;t Get Enough Sleep and How Much Sleep Should We Get to Avoid It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#How_does_short_sleep_increase_the_risk_of_overweight_and_obesity\" title=\"How does short sleep increase the risk of overweight and obesity?\">How does short sleep increase the risk of overweight and obesity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#1_Hormonal_imbalance\" title=\"1. Hormonal imbalance\">1. Hormonal imbalance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#2_When_tired_we_move_less\" title=\"2. When tired, we move less\">2. When tired, we move less<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#3_Disrupted_circadian_rhythm\" title=\"3. Disrupted circadian rhythm\">3. Disrupted circadian rhythm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#4_The_biggest_risk_is_shift_work\" title=\"4. The biggest risk is shift work\">4. The biggest risk is shift work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#How_not_to_lose_weight_due_to_poor_sleep\" title=\"How not to lose weight due to poor sleep?\">How not to lose weight due to poor sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-do-we-gain-weight-when-we-dont-get-enough-sleep-and-how-much-sleep-should-we-get-to-avoid-it\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>At first glance, the link between sleep and body weight may not seem straightforward. However, anyone who has experienced the day after a sleepless night knows that, in addition to fatigue and laziness, they felt more like eating. After a poor night&#8217;s sleep, it&#8217;s most comfortable to curl up on the sofa and reach for snacks. Globally, sleep quality is getting worse. Artificial lighting contributes to this, as does constant <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-does-the-endless-scrolling-on-social-media-affect-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">staring at screens<\/a>. It is no wonder, therefore, that more and more people with poor sleep quality are becoming overweight and obese.     <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_short_sleep_increase_the_risk_of_overweight_and_obesity\"><\/span>How does short sleep increase the risk of overweight and obesity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>It makes a big difference whether we sleep badly once or sleep badly on a regular basis. One day of acute sleep deprivation doesn&#8217;t have to spell disaster. What&#8217;s worse is <strong>chronic sleep deprivation<\/strong>. People whose sleep is inadequate, and therefore regularly<strong> less than 6-7 hours,<\/strong> are more prone to gain weight. We have evidence of this from many studies that show that <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bmi-calculator-and-is-it-reliable-at-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>BMI<\/strong><\/a>    <strong> <\/strong>of people who <strong>sleep little is higher<\/strong> than the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/bmi-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BMI<\/a> of people who regularly sleep at least 8 hours <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[1]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>A 2017 meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) showed that people with sleep deprivation <strong>eat an average of 385 kcal more per day<\/strong> than people with normal sleep <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup>. Why is this so? The answer is found in the <strong>hormonal changes<\/strong> that occur when the body requires more rest than it has been provided with. These hormonal changes force our tired brains to seek more food than necessary. With chronic sleep deprivation, this <strong>overeating <\/strong>will also be reflected in body weight.    <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1398230604-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"How does short sleep increase the risk of overweight and obesity?\" class=\"wp-image-726119\" title=\"How does short sleep increase the risk of overweight and obesity?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1398230604-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1398230604-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1398230604.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hormonal_imbalance\"><\/span>1. Hormonal imbalance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The hormones most disrupted due to lack of sleep are precisely those that tell us <strong>about hunger and fullness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ghrelin is the hormone responsible for the feeling of hunger.<\/strong> It works very simply &#8211; if we have <strong>more of<\/strong> it <strong>, we feel hungry.<\/strong> If we have <strong>less of<\/strong> it, <strong>we don&#8217;t feel hungry.<\/strong> If we get poor or insufficient sleep, our ghrelin levels are naturally higher. That&#8217;s why we are hungrier after sleep deprivation <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the opposite side stands <strong>leptin, the satiety hormone. <\/strong>This is produced by fat tissue and signals the brain <strong>when we should eat more and when we&#8217;ve had enough<\/strong>. It also works simply &#8211; high levels signal satiety and low levels make us eat more. Its misregulation is typical in obese people, in whom the feeling of fullness comes later. They are also at risk of <strong>leptin resistance<\/strong>, where the brain fails to respond properly to the body&#8217;s signals and \u201c<strong>forces\u201d us to eat much more than necessary<\/strong>. In the case of sleep deprivation, its levels are lower, signalling the brain to eat more <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup>.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"44254,44248,41284,33496,74590,80188,48604,86272,8805\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Sleep deprivation is also accompanied by a more active <strong>sympathetic nervous system<\/strong>, the one responsible for the <strong>stress response<\/strong>. The result is higher levels of <strong>cortisol<\/strong>, which, among other things, helps to <strong>store fat<\/strong>. Together with the impaired <strong>insulin <\/strong>sensitivity, the calories we take in are more readily stored where we don&#8217;t want them <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[4, 5]<\/mark><\/sup>.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">The result is that the balance is disturbed:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>more gherlin<\/strong> &#8211; it tells us that we are more hungry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>less leptin<\/strong> &#8211; this tells us that we should eat more and we will feel fuller later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>more cortisol<\/strong> &#8211; fats will be stored more easily <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>insulin sensitivity is impaired<\/strong>, which also stimulates better fat storage and  <strong>increases the risk of type 2 diabetes <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_tired_we_move_less\"><\/span>2. When tired, we move less<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Fatigue, in addition to a lack of sleep, naturally <strong>reduces our caloric expenditure<\/strong>. We are much better off in the comfort of the sofa or bed, and if we have the opportunity, we conserve energy in every activity. When tired, we are also more likely to skip a planned workout or other physical activity. In the case of chronic sleep deprivation and chronic fatigue, this <strong>will reduce our caloric expenditure over the long term<\/strong>, which, along with increased caloric intake, will cause us to gain weight. This may appear to be a <strong>\u201cslowed metabolism\u201d, but<\/strong> it is actually a lack of activity due to fatigue.    <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1269761481-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"When tired, we move less\" class=\"wp-image-726136\" title=\"When tired, we move less\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1269761481-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1269761481-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1269761481.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Disrupted_circadian_rhythm\"><\/span>3. Disrupted circadian rhythm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Poor quality sleep directly disrupts the natural circadian rhythm that governs the human body. This 24-hour cycle is evolutionarily set due to the length of the day on our planet. Its proper functioning is controlled primarily by hormones, including cortisol, but also <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/melatonin-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>melatonin<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> Melatonin is released during sleep. With chronic sleep deprivation, the concentration of melatonin <strong>is lower<\/strong>, which again results in a higher risk of obesity. This is because it has an important role in lipid (fat) metabolism and helps<strong> with the regulation of visceral adipose tissue <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[6, 7]<\/mark><\/sup><\/strong>.    <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_biggest_risk_is_shift_work\"><\/span>4. The biggest risk is shift work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/shift-work-how-to-eat-properly-and-not-gain-weight-while-working-night-shifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shift workers<\/a> are constantly exposed to chronic sleep deprivation and disrupted circadian rhythm. <strong>They also have an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[8]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/strong> People travelling across multiple time zones suffer similarly. This is known as <strong>\u201cjet lag\u201d, where<\/strong> the body is unable to quickly readjust to a different time zone. The worst case is insomnia, i.e. chronic insomnia, which can be caused by a variety of factors.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_not_to_lose_weight_due_to_poor_sleep\"><\/span>How not to lose weight due to poor sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The ideal length of sleep is to some extent individual and depends mainly on age. The general recommendation is an interval of 7 to 9 hours. <strong>Statistically, 7.5 hours of quality sleep is the healthiest <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[9, 10]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-fall-asleep-quickly-try-these-simple-tips-for-a-better-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best quality sleep<\/a>, it is advisable to maintain regularity, i.e. to fall asleep and get up at the same time, to keep the room at the right temperature (approx. 18\u00b0C) and to keep the light as low as possible. It is also a good idea not to use a mobile phone or other light-emitting device before going to bed. It is ideal to create our own evening routine to help us fall asleep. Sometimes it is enough to <strong>swap the mobile phone for a book<\/strong> in the last hours of the day <strong>.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>In the case of shift work, insomnia or travelling, <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/melatonin-spray-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melatonin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/l-tryptophan-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tryptophan<\/a> supplementation before sleep can also help.<strong> Melatonin is produced from tryptophan and helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re interested in the topic of sleep and energy, we recommend reading our article <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/sleep-the-most-effective-energy-booster-and-fat-burner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sleep: the most effective kicker and fat burner.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2025-05-26-o-15.54.51-1124x733.png\" alt=\"How not to lose weight due to poor sleep?\" class=\"wp-image-726153\" title=\"How not to lose weight due to poor sleep?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2025-05-26-o-15.54.51-1124x733.png 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2025-05-26-o-15.54.51-400x261.png 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2025-05-26-o-15.54.51-1536x1002.png 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Snimka-obrazovky-2025-05-26-o-15.54.51.png 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Chronic <strong>sleep deprivation<\/strong> literally <strong>throws the hormonal balance in the body into disarray<\/strong> and forces us to eat more than necessary. Together with fatigue and lack of exercise, this creates a recipe for gaining weight very easily. This is not helped by a disrupted circadian rhythm that will make fat tissue store more efficiently. For these and other reasons, sleep is one of the most important pillars of a healthy lifestyle and can be a crucial factor in the journey to your dream figure.   <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>If you liked this article, we will be happy for any sharing. Don&#8217;t forget to let us know in the comments how many hours a day you sleep. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burners\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tFat Burners\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/sleep-aids\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tSleep Aids\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who has experienced the day after a sleepless night knows that, apart from tiredness and laziness, they felt more like eating. After a poor night&#8217;s sleep, it&#8217;s most comfortable to curl up on the sofa and reach for snacks. Therefore, we cannot be surprised that more and more people with poor quality sleep are suffering from overweight and obesity. 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