You don’t “lose” sleep… You borrow it — and your body always collects. Sleep is not passive. It’s when your body does its deepest work: 🧠 Brain detox & memory consolidation ❤️ Heart recovery & blood pressure regulation 💪 Muscle repair & metabolic health 🧬 Hormone balance (insulin, cortisol, estrogen) 🔥 Fat loss & appetite regulation Miss sleep consistently → progress stalls, cravings rise, resilience drops. What Happens When Sleep Is Inadequate Even with perfect nutrition