Arjun Das Arjun Das Asked 6 months ago

How much weight do you lose during sleep?

My wife joked that I must be losing weight in my sleep because I snore so much! But seriously, I've heard our bodies do burn calories overnight. How much weight does one actually lose during an average night's sleep?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Honestly, weight loss during sleep is mostly water. If you wake up and pee, you'll feel lighter. Focus on balanced diet and consistent exercise during the day for actual fat loss, that's what truly works in the long run.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Hmm, I've heard some people say you lose a little, mostly water weight from breathing and sweating. But it's not like proper weight loss. With PCOS, sometimes even sleep can affect hormones, so it's best to look at overall health habits rather than just sleep weight.

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Deepa Reddy Deepa Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Usually it's just a little bit of water weight you lose during sleep, don't read too much into it. But if you're experiencing sudden, unexplained weight changes, even in sleep, please talk to a doctor. I once ignored something simple thinking it was nothing, and it turned out to be bigger later. Better safe than sorry!

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Mere hisaab se toh bohot zyada weight nahi jaata. Thoda sweat, thoda breathing se paani kam hota hai. Agar aap actually weight loss ka soch rahe ho toh, proper diet aur exercise par dhyan do. Tests karwane se pehle, try simple lifestyle changes, no need to spend a lot unless doc says.

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Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Accha, not much weight actually. It's mostly fluid loss. For those with thyroid issues like me, weight can fluctuate a lot, so I try not to focus too much on daily variations. What's important is regular blood tests and following your endocrinologist's advice. Sleep is important for overall health, but not a weight loss tool.

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