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Aug 2020
42m 6s

Stress, Sleep Problems and Weight Gain

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
About this episode

It gets most people’s attention when we share that you can lose weight while you sleep – and it’s true! It’s getting the sleep that’s often the problem. Two nutritionists share many possible solutions around trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Backing up they also explain why weight gain can happen when you’re under stress and lacking sleep. Avoid this unfortunate combo, listen in!

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