Definition of sleep-deprived: getting less than six hours most nights 3 weeks in a row. Not-enough-sleep can affect insulin levels and metabolism, and make it very hard to lose weight. Your adrenals start to believe life is an emergency.
I know, I know. There is just too much to do.
Don’t believe every thing you think — Bumper Sticker.
Getting enough good sleep is maybe the BEST thing you can do to take care of your own good self.
Take good care, Anya