Sleep Study and Weight Loss
Well, I may have some sleep issues so that may be why I gained some weight. I have been cleared to do a home sleep study at the end of the month. "Sleep Apnea," though it is often caused by being overweight, can also be the "cause" of unexplained weight gain. Therefore in some ways, as I told the doctor, it's a bit of a "What came first, the chicken or the egg?" My guess is that it's a little of both. I had gained a little bit of weight several years ago but I had a chaise lounge type bed that elevated my upper body a bit when I slept and also slept some nights in a recliner. I noticed that I at least did not gain more weight until I had switched to a completely flat bed for sleeping. This may be a coincidence but it could have given me "Sleep Apnea" that further cut off air, thereby slowing my metabolism. I do know that I want something to be done soon as my normal weight all my life was usually not over 135 pounds. I've read...