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Working Overnight, Getting Little Sleep, Eating More Calories. Ability To Burn Down Calories Slow Down?
I work overnights and get little sleep, lately I have been eating more calories than I should for my daily allowance. I am more active, it isn't like I just sit around and eat. I suppose what I want to know is: does your ability to burn calories slow down if you are not sleeping a lot, and active during that time but eating more?
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
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Burning calorie depends on your metabolism and extra activities you do. Your calorie intake should be optimized for your calories used for work Sleep disturbance affect normal metabolic rate, but less sleep and more eating definately affect you. Consult your nutritionist to calculate optimal calorie intake..
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Wish you good health. Take care.
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Dr. Lohit
Burning calorie depends on your metabolism and extra activities you do. Your calorie intake should be optimized for your calories used for work Sleep disturbance affect normal metabolic rate, but less sleep and more eating definately affect you. Consult your nutritionist to calculate optimal calorie intake..
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr. Lohit
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thank you for using health care magic
well less sleep, mental stress etc disturbs your metabolism can cause weight gain.. but it seems you are having lots of phyisical activity so accumulation of calories wont be big problem.. i will suggest you to take proper sleep and if you can not adjust your schedule cut down little on sugar and carbohydrates, take more protiens juicy fruits and water..
thank you for using health care magic
well less sleep, mental stress etc disturbs your metabolism can cause weight gain.. but it seems you are having lots of phyisical activity so accumulation of calories wont be big problem.. i will suggest you to take proper sleep and if you can not adjust your schedule cut down little on sugar and carbohydrates, take more protiens juicy fruits and water..
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