Discover how sleep affects weight loss. Learn why poor sleep can increase hunger, slow metabolism, raise cortisol, and make fat loss harder – and how better sleep can boost your weight loss journey.   Introduction   When it comes to losing weight, most people focus on diet and exercise. But did you know that sleep plays a critical role in weight loss? Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you tired – it can increase hunger, slow metabolism, and even make you store more belly fat. Let’s explore the surprising ways sleep affects weight loss and why quality rest is essential for…