8 Links Between Obesity and Sleep Problems

Extra body fat can affect how well you sleep, making you feel tired even after resting.

Fat around the neck can press on airways, causing snoring or pauses in breathing at night.

People with obesity are more likely to have sleep apnea, where breathing stops and starts during sleep.

Interrupted breathing and discomfort prevent deep sleep, leaving you restless and drained.

Lack of sleep changes hunger hormones, making you eat more and gain extra weight.

Obesity raises the risk of heartburn, asthma, and joint pain all of which disturb sleep.

Poor sleep leads to daytime tiredness, less movement, and slower metabolism.

Being sleep-deprived affects mood, focus, and motivation to stay active or eat well.

Weight gain causes poor sleep, and poor sleep causes more weight gain—a loop that needs breaking.

Healthy habits like exercise, balanced diet, and good sleep routine can restore energy and improve overall health.