#87 Sleep Yourself Slim: How Better Sleep Boosts Weight Loss

Think sleep is just for rest and recovery? Think again! In this juicy and science-backed episode of The Keto Vegan, I dive into the surprisingly powerful link between sleep and weight loss. Whether you're keto, vegan, both (hello!), or just sleep-deprived and snack-happy — this one's for you. You’ll learn why poor sleep messes with your hormones, slows your metabolism, spikes your cravings, and makes you store fat even if you’re smashing your macros. Plus, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips on how to reset your sleep routine — without going all monk-like. Perfect if you’re ready to stop blaming peanut butter and start blaming your dodgy sleep schedule. 👀   🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How lack of sleep increases ghrelin (your hunger hormone) and lowers leptin (your “I’m full” signal). Why poor sleep raises cortisol and stores more belly fat — especially in women over 40. The weird but true fact that both too little and too much sleep are linked to fat gain. Why even five days of bad sleep can derail your weight goals. How inconsistent wake times impact your fat storage more than you think. The real reason you raid the fridge at midnight (and it’s not just lack of willpower). Easy tips to reset your circadian rhythm — without giving up your life.   #KetoVegan #VeganWeightLoss #SleepAndWeightLoss #KetoUK #VeganUK #KetoOver40 #WeightLossTips #HormonesAndWeight #KetoForWomen #CircadianRhythm #KetoPodcast #VeganPodcast #SleepCravings #KetoVeganTips #FatLossSleepHack   Evidence based research for this episode:   Bailey, B. W., et al. (2014). Objectively measured sleep patterns in young adult women and the relationship to adiposity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 29(1), 46–54.   Deng, H., et al. (2017). Short sleep duration increases metabolic impact in healthy adults: A population-based cohort study. Sleep, 40(10).   Chaput, J., et al. (2012). Longer sleep duration associates with lower adiposity gain in adult short sleepers. International Journal of Obesity, 36(5), 752–756.   Liu, J., Zhu, L., & Liu, C. (2020). Sleep quality and self-control: The mediating roles of positive and negative affects. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 607548.   Engle-Friedman, M. (2014). The effects of sleep loss on capacity and effort. Sleep Science, 7(4), 213–224.   Host Bio Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle. Resources: https://theketovegan.life Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067 Email: [email protected]