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Sleep more to lose weight

Want to lose weight? Get more sleep! Vonda Wright, MD, explains how getting adequate sleep is a smart weight-loss strategy to burn calories and fat while keeping muscle.

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Up Next

Want to lose weight? try sleeping more
Why is sleep so important for losing weight?
Lose belly fat fast
Eat breakfast to lose weight
How can I ease late-night hunger pangs?
Take baby steps to burn calories when you walk
How can sleep affect hormones?
What are the benefits of standing for keeping fit and healthy?
Get moving to live longer
What can cause unwanted weight gain?

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