See how sleep deprivation and stress lower GLP-1 levels and increase cravings—and how to reset your hormones naturally.
What if we told you weight loss isn’t just about food and exercise? Your sleep and stress hormones play a huge role too — especially when it comes to appetite regulation and GLP-1 activity.
A Sleep journal study found that even one night of poor sleep lowers GLP-1 levels and increases hunger the next day. Chronic sleep loss also raises cortisol — the stress hormone — which leads to cravings for sugar and high-fat foods.
Here’s how to support natural GLP-1 and hormone balance:
- Try to get 7–9 hours sleep nightly
- Work to establish a calming bedtime routine
- Start a stress management routine, like meditative breathing, walking, yoga
- Stay hydrated — dehydration increases hunger signals
Black and Brown women face disproportionate stress due to racism and systemic inequities on top of work and family care giving, which makes this even more critical. Supporting sleep and stress balance isn’t self-care fluff; it’s science-based hormone care.
Glow Tip: Turn off screens 60 minutes before bed to improve melatonin signals.
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