It’s sleep. And I protect it like my hormones depend on it…because after 40, they do. Netflix isn’t rest. Sleep is. And your hormones know the difference. Here’s what the research shows about sleep after 40: 🧬 The Hunger Hormone Disaster: Just ONE week of poor sleep increases your hunger hormone (ghrelin) by 28% and decreases your satiety hormone (leptin) by 18%. You wake up starving - and it’s not willpower, it’s biology. 🩸 The Insulin Nightmare: Sleep deprivation drops your glucose clearance by 40%. Your body literally can’t process what you eat properly. Hello, belly fat. ⚡ The Cortisol Cascade: Poor sleep keeps cortisol elevated when it should be dropping. High nighttime cortisol = belly fat storage + next-day cravings + accelerated aging. 🔥 The Appetite Trap: Short sleepers report 24% higher hunger and crave carb-rich foods specifically. You’re not weak - your hormones are hijacked. And for women WHEN you sleep matters just as much as how long. I aim to be asleep by 10p...