Sure, a good night's sleep makes you feel rested, relaxed, and energetic-but thinner? In your dreams, right? Wrong! Scientific studies show that people who sleep 7 to 9 hours a night are far less likely to be overweight than those who sleep less. Lack of sleep affects hormone levels that can trigger hunger, weaken your immune system, and lower your metabolism. Sleep is the key to being healthy, trim, and fit! If you're not sleeping enough, you could be at risk for obesity, diabetes, and a host of other troubles. Now in this revolutionary book, nutritionist Cherie Calbom presents an easy and effective weight-loss program anyone can follow. This 21-day plan helps you harness the power of sleep for optimum weight loss with: Powerful information on the science behind sleep and weight loss, Strategies for getting more and better sleep, Solutions for insomnia and sleep disorders, Relaxation techniques to make your nights more restful, Practical exercise tips for improving your sleep, A sleep-well menu and meal timetable for optimizing your Zs. Book jacket.