Is Poor Sleep Correlated To Insulin Resistance?

Struggling to lose belly fat or balance your hormones even though you’re “doing everything right”? 😴 The missing link might be your sleep.

In this episode, I'll explain how just one night of poor sleep can spike insulin resistance, increase cravings, and make it harder to burn fat — especially belly fat. You’ll learn how to create the perfect nighttime routine to calm your nervous system, balance hormones, and get deep, restorative sleep that supports your metabolism.

I also share my exact “Power Down Hour” routine, science-backed sleep hacks, and supplement favorites for women over 40 who want to wake up energized, focused, and leaner.

⏰ Chapters
0:00 – Why poor sleep raises insulin resistance and fat storage
0:13 – Study: 50–90% higher odds of obesity in short sleepers
0:32 – The Power Down Hour: JJ’s nightly ritual
1:10 – How light, temperature, and mindset affect deep sleep
1:30 – JJ’s travel sleep essentials and supplement routine
2:00 – Watch next: “7 Hacks for Deeper Sleep and Hormone Balance”

JJ’s Sleep Optimization Tips
✅ Commit to 7–9 hours of sleep nightly
✅ Create a cool, dark, and quiet bedroom
✅ Use red lights or Philips Hue bulbs to reduce blue light
✅ Try Sleep Candy, magnesium, and L-theanine 1 hour before bed
✅ Use eye masks and white noise when traveling
✅ Power down electronics and your mind before bed

Remember: You don’t need to “work harder” — you need to recover smarter. Better sleep = better metabolism, mood, and fat loss. 💤