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Can being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don’t realize the negative health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts.

How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect weight loss?

Here are just a few reasons why sleeping may be the missing link to your weight loss efforts.

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"Battle Your Biology? Fat Chance," proclaimed a headline recently in the health section of the New York Post newspaper.

Quoting new research and citing psychologists, dietitians and physicians, the article says that more and more evidence proves that your weight is genetically determined, and if you’re fat, "it’s not your fault." "We’ve known for a while that genes – more than environment and behavior – explain obesity" argues Dr. James Rosen, an eating disorder specialist and professor at the University of Vermont.

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