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Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Dietitian Unveils 7-Day Sleep Reset, With Some Participants Losing Up to 7 Pounds
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 13

Dietitian Unveils 7-Day Sleep Reset, With Some Participants Losing Up to 7 Pounds

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 13

Summary

  • Seven days into Erin Palinski-Wade’s SLEEP reset, some test-panel participants reported up to 7 pounds of weight loss, alongside better sleep, next-day energy and smaller waistlines.
  • Within 2 to 3 days, participants across groups including shift workers, mothers and people with long-term insomnia said they fell asleep faster and slept more soundly, she said.
  • The five-part plan ties circadian habits to metabolism through consistent meal timing, morning light exposure, sleep-supportive foods, steadier blood sugar and a regular nighttime routine with less caffeine and screen use.
  • Participants with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes also reported improved blood sugar, while reduced evening cravings and better satiety suggested sleep gains may help appetite control.
  • Palinski-Wade said results varied and some early weight loss was water weight; broader NIH and NHLBI research also links adequate sleep to hunger regulation, insulin response and obesity risk.

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