11 Reasons You Wake Up At Night

Excess belly fat

When you carry extra weight in your midsection, your body has to work harder to breathe when you lie down, which can cause sleep problems. Belly fat can also trigger higher levels of inflammation in your body that disrupt the neurological pathways that control sleep. This creates a vicious cycle, since research shows not getting enough sleep has been linked to overeating the next day (up to an extra 385 calories!), potentially increasing weight gain.