You know what doesn’t help with weight loss?
Scrolling Instagram at 1:00 a.m. while munching on stale crackers and wondering why you’re still awake.
Sleep might seem like a luxury, but when you’re trying to lose weight — especially on GLP-1 medications — it’s a non-negotiable.
Here’s why:
Sleep Isn’t Just Rest — It’s Metabolic Repair
When you sleep, your body does more than just dream weird things. It balances hormones, regulates appetite, and resets your metabolism.
- Too little sleep = more hunger. Sleep deprivation ramps up ghrelin (your “I’m starving” hormone) and tanks leptin (your “I’m full” hormone).
- Less sleep = more cravings. Especially for sugar and carbs.
- Poor sleep = more fat storage. Your body clings to fat when it’s stressed and tired.
- Better sleep = better GLP-1 results. Your meds work with your natural rhythms. When you sleep better, they do too.
Want to Improve Your Sleep?
Start here:
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (even weekends — sorry).
- Avoid screens 30–60 minutes before bed.
- Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
- Cut caffeine after lunch.
- Use a wind-down routine — hot shower, stretching, prayer, journaling, whatever helps you decompress.
At New Leaf, we look at the whole picture — not just what you eat or inject. Our Thrive Programs help you identify habits that support your weight loss goals, including sleep, stress, and hormones.
👉 Want more? Our patients get access to a detailed article that covers how sleep impacts metabolism, the best bedtime routines, supplements that actually help, and how to reset your body’s natural rhythms.
Click here to enroll and unlock the full guide — plus personalized support through our Thrive Programs.