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Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat retired from wrestling on Thursday. Earlier on Tuesday, she played 3 matches in the 50 kg weight category and won all three. By defeating the world’s number one player in the ring, Vinesh became the first Indian female wrestler to reach the Olympic final. This made it clear that Vinesh would bring a gold or silver medal for the country,
But then that heartbreaking news came and the whole story changed.
The next morning, i.e. on Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat was out of the 50 kg weight category from the Paris Olympics. According to the Olympic rules, her weight was 100 grams more than 50 kg. She was disqualified due to being overweight.
The night before the official weigh in for the final match, his weight was 2 kg more than the set 50 kg. He tried hard to lose weight by exercising throughout the night. Despite this, his weight was found to be a few grams more than 50 kg in the morning.
The question is what happened that even after working hard all night, Vinesh Phogat’s weight remained 100 grams more. Many experts and doctors are writing on social media that if she had got enough sleep along with exercising, she could have lost weight.
Today ‘health report‘ We will talk about the connection between weight and sleep. Along with this, we will know that-
- How does sleep affect weight?
- Can lack of sleep cause weight gain?
- Apart from diet and exercise, what other factors are responsible for weight loss?
Nikhat Zareen had to lose weight
Indian women boxer Nikhat Zareen has been eliminated from the Paris Olympics after losing the pre-quarterfinal match. She has surprised everyone by revealing the reason for her defeat. She was overweight 2 days before her match. She had to lose 2 kg of weight to play in her weight category. For this, she did not eat or drink for 2 days, and did not even get enough sleep. Due to this, she did not get time to recover and with the defeat, her hopes of a medal were also shattered.
Sushil Kumar’s weight also used to increase
Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar has won two Olympic medals for India in 2008 and 2012. While giving tips to the players preparing for the 2021 Olympics, he said that his weight used to increase by 4-5 kg every time before the match. For this, he advised the players to lose 400-500 grams of weight every day from the first day at the event center. There is a problem in suddenly losing 1-2 kg of weight in a day. It also affects fitness.
Continuous lack of sleep is a major reason for weight gain
Experts believe that if we don’t get proper sleep for many consecutive nights, it has a direct impact on our digestive system, appetite and weight. This can also affect match performance.
The effect varies according to age, gender and hormones
The harm caused by less sleep can vary according to age, gender and hormones. For example, see the results of a 2018 study in this graphic.
Sleeping less than 7 hours increases obesity
An analysis of 20 studies involving 300,000 people published in the National Library of Medicine found that adults who slept less than 7 hours per night had a 41% increased risk of obesity. In contrast, sleep was not a factor in obesity among those who slept longer.
The body repairs itself during sleep
- According to the National Sleep Foundation, the way our body and brain work changes completely during sleep. Our body quickly makes a list of its flaws and starts repairing them.
- During this time, whatever is damaged is repaired. The body assesses the possible threats and prepares to fight them.
- After a good sleep, our gut bacteria and body strength increase manifold. This is the reason why doctors recommend a lot of sleep and rest to a sick person.
- Good and adequate sleep keeps our mind in a good state. When the mind is good, we stick to good and healthy food.
- Good sleep keeps the metabolism good and thus helps in losing weight.
- Sleep is very important to repair the wear and tear that occurs in our body due to exercise and strenuous work. That is why it is said that along with exercise, adequate sleep is also necessary for weight loss and good health.
Adequate sleep is essential to lose weight in a healthy way
According to the National Sleep Foundation, getting adequate and quality sleep is extremely important if you want to lose weight in a healthy way. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, if you are getting less sleep while dieting, then it can lead to weight gain instead of weight loss. This happens because it can increase hunger.
Now let us understand the points given in the graphic in detail.
Follow a regular sleep schedule
Constantly changing your sleep schedule and trying to make up for a week’s lack of sleep by catching up on weekends can lead to metabolic changes and reduced insulin sensitivity. This can lead to weight gain. Therefore, it is important to follow a consistent sleep schedule.
Sleeping in a dark room helps you sleep better
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, artificial light such as TV, mobile, laptop or bedside lamp while sleeping affects the quality of sleep. This increases the risk of weight gain and obesity.
Don’t eat right before bedtime
We should eat dinner a few hours before going to bed. Eating late at night affects sleep and metabolism. This can make our weight loss efforts unsuccessful.
Manage stress
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, constant stress not only disturbs our sleep but also makes us crave for spicy food to deal with negative emotions. All this has a direct impact on our weight. Both sleep and stress can increase each other in equal proportion.
go to bed early and wake up early
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, people who sleep late consume more calories. Therefore, they are at a higher risk of gaining weight. This is why it is advisable to be an early bird. This means sleeping early at night and leaving the bed early in the morning.
