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Are you overweight and having problems finding time to go to the gym? According to new research presented by the Case Western Reserve University, sleeping your way to thin may just be the best answer. This study, which included approximately 68,000 women, followed them over the course of 16 years. Individuals that got less than 5 hours of sleep each night gained approximately 33 pounds more than those who got 7 – 8 hours of sleep. Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist affiliated with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine indicates that faster metabolism, appetite suppression, and certain hormonal changes all contribute to the beneficial effects of sufficient sleep on weight loss efforts.