On dieting, weight loss, weight gains and body mass transformation plans

To lose weight, add muscle mass or just plain be a better life performer, get sleep. Sure — exercise is key. But, use your body and explore new movement, or lose underused abilities over time and allow the slow approach to, and onset of decrepitude. Without proper sleep and rest, however, the process of metabolizing fats, producing critical regulatory hormones, maintaining homeostasis and lively adpato-genesis is half-baked.  

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