It seems that this pertains more to men than women, but it is clearly the observation of most that when weight loss occurs, the quality of sleep improves. One of the symptoms that markedly improves is snoring.
Obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to excessive soft tissue (fat) in the neck area and this can obstruct the breathing mechanics. This leads to episodes during the night when a person cuts off their breathing, leading to the deep breathing and snoring that start occurring. Often, the affected person is unaware of this process, but most certainly the person's bed partner does.
Because the quality of sleep is being disrupted, the affected person may exhibit chronic fatigue and daytime somulence.
Losing weight improves the mechanics of the breathing process, improve the quality of sleep which leads to heightened energy. Yet another great reason to stay focused on your weight loss efforts!
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A very appropriate blog for me. I am eight weeks into the program and I am happy to report that my sleep has improved dramaticaly. On most nights I fall asleep immediately and sleep sound for at least eight straight hours. That is a completely new experience for me!
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