{"id":58435,"date":"2026-06-15T10:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/?p=58435"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:17:45","slug":"how-sleep-affects-belly-fat-in-sri-lankan-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justfit.lk\/si\/how-sleep-affects-belly-fat-in-sri-lankan-women\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sleep Affects Belly Fat in Sri Lankan Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people are aware that eating and exercise impact weight. There’s a third factor that is important , and most people don’t care about it at all. The one thing that is a factor is sleep. Even diet and exercise can help you lose excess belly fat. If you’re having trouble losing weight, you might want to take a look at your sleep routine. This is particularly the case of the women of Sri Lanka, who typically have to manage several responsibilities at home and in the workplace and therefore have little time to get adequate rest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Happens in Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nNot sleeping 7 hours or more a night puts your body in what amounts to a survival mode. Raises <\/span>cortisol levels<\/a><\/strong> (your main stress hormone). Cortisol tells your body to build up fat and it targets this fat in your abdomen. This type is known as <\/span>visceral fat<\/a><\/strong> and is the most harmful type of fat, as it surrounds the internal organs. Too much of the fat around the abdomen increases the risk of:<\/span><\/p>\n

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