Find out why sleep and weight loss are linked at Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone.

Dayna Clayborn is clinic manager at Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Jackson and she encounters patients who mention they can’t fall asleep, stay asleep all night or get the kind of energy they need to be productive all day.

Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to our overall health. And when we’re working to lose weight, it’s one thing many patients acknowledge improves along the way.

It’s a common occurrence, Dayna says, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Patients who are working to lose weight can expect to see their sleep quality improve. And those who sleep better, lose weight more efficiently too.

“With better sleep, you can be more physically active,” Dayna says. “You can make better decisions throughout the day. You won’t grab junk foods. You’re more aware of what you’re eating.”

Being mindful about what we eat and how much water we drink is important all the time - especially on a healthy journey. But it’s not just about what we consume that matters when we’re trying to lose weight.

“Sleep also helps fat cells break down into energy,” she says. “Even if we’re not awake, our bodies are doing work on the inside.”

Cortisol levels, thyroid hormones, appetite regulation, these are all impacted by the quality of sleep we get each night. And all are important to a healthy weight.

Sometimes stress can keep us awake at night. Dayna says if patients feel like they can’t shut their minds down, it’s time to refocus. She recommends taking a walk around the block or on a treadmill at home.

“Get in a 15 or 20 minute workout, anything that will clear your mind and refocus your energy to allow you to relax,” she says.

Dayna admits she too needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night to feel her best. Without enough sleep, patients will see stress levels increase and mood changes. Sleep is also the time when our bodies reset and restore, she adds.

Come talk to us to learn more about reaching your health goals and how to begin getting better sleep. Medical Weight Loss Clinic is here to help. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.