DiscoverNutrition NuggetsWhy Stress & Sleep Are "Invisible Calories" - 28
Why Stress & Sleep Are "Invisible Calories" - 28

Why Stress & Sleep Are "Invisible Calories" - 28

Update: 2025-10-19
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In this episode, I dive into a powerful yet often overlooked truth: your sleep and stress might be silently sabotaging your weight loss. You can eat clean, count calories, and exercise five days a week — but if your cortisol is high and your sleep is poor, your body will fight back.

I’ll explain how hormones like cortisol, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin respond to stress and sleep deprivation, and why pushing harder with dieting or workouts can actually backfire. You’ll also learn practical reset strategies to calm your system, restore hormonal balance, and finally get your body to respond again.

By the end, you’ll understand why rest and recovery aren’t “extras” — they’re the missing pieces of sustainable fat loss.

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Why Stress & Sleep Are "Invisible Calories" - 28

Why Stress & Sleep Are "Invisible Calories" - 28

Abraham Anjarkouchian