Sleep takes all that hard work you're doing in the kitchen and the gym and fast tracks those results. A good night's sleep helps your body recover from activity and also regulates hormones responsible for hunger cues. “Sleep is essential for fat loss and overall health. It’s recommended that adults get 7-8 hours per night. There are a lot of studies on sleep and fat loss, showing that good sleep can help us eat better and help us to lose weight”. The two specific hormones sleep has an influence over are leptin and ghrelin. Leptin works to keep your energy steady and appetite low. Alternatively, ghrelin increases feelings of hunger. When you fail to get adequate sleep, ghrelin is increased and leptin is decreased, which messes with your hunger signals and can cause you to eat more. By getting your 7-8 hours a night you'll avoid any wacky cravings and emotional eating, which will make your fat-loss goals that much easier to achieve.