The Truth I Didn’t Want to Admit About My Sleep
Aug 04, 2025
There was a time in my life when I genuinely thought I was being productive by staying up late, waking up early, and living off of caffeine.
I’d function on about 5 hours of sleep, chug 2–3 coffees just to feel human, and wonder:
- Why I couldn’t lose weight even though I was eating clean
- Why I had constant sugar cravings
- Why I was so anxious and exhausted
- Why I felt so off in my body
The answer?
My hormones were in survival mode. And so much of it was tied back to sleep.
Sleep isn’t optional—it’s hormonal self-care
Sleep doesn’t just rest your body. It regulates your entire hormonal system.
When you don’t get enough quality sleep, your body struggles to:
- Lower cortisol, which leaves you wired, anxious, and inflamed
- Stabilize blood sugar + insulin, making you crave sugar and store fat
- Produce growth hormone, essential for fat burning and muscle repair
- Regulate leptin + ghrelin, which control hunger and fullness
- Metabolize estrogen, thyroid hormones, and detox properly
Every single system in your body—from your cycle to your metabolism—relies on deep, consistent sleep.
But let’s be honest…most people avoid sleep hygiene.
It’s not sexy. It’s not trendy.
It’s a lot easier to take a supplement or download another workout.
But let me tell you the hard truth I had to face myself:
You will not lose weight, balance your hormones, or regain your energy while running on 4–6 hours of sleep a night.
You can’t out-supplement, out-train, or out-hustle poor sleep.
If you’re stuck in a cycle of burnout, anxiety, cravings, or stubborn weight,this is your wake-up call (pun intended 😉).
How to Start Sleeping Like Your Hormones Depend on It (Because They Do)
If your sleep is a mess, you don’t need perfection—you just need momentum. Start here:
- Power down screens 60–90 minutes before bed
- Keep a consistent bedtime and wake-up time (even on weekends)
- Make your bedroom cold, dark, and quiet
- Eat enough protein + carbs during the day to prevent cortisol spikes at night
- Skip the late-night sugar, alcohol, and scrolling—they wreck deep sleep
- Try a WBK meditation or breathwork to help downshift your nervous system
Even 30 extra minutes of sleep can change how your hormones respond tomorrow.
Ready to Go Deeper? I Can Help.
If you’re tired of doing everything right but still feeling off, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You might just need a more root-cause approach.
✨ My 1:1 coaching is now open to new clients seeking to balance their hormones with structure, strategy, and support.
✨ Or talk to us about membership at Raeya, my wellness center in Las Vegas, where we take a full-body approach to healing—offering fitness, labs, IVs, recovery, coaching, and more.
Your sleep is not a side note—it’s your foundation.
Let’s build from the ground up.
Apply for coaching or book a consultation at Raeya today. Your hormones will thank you.
With love and a strong bedtime routine,
Kelley
Founder, WBK + Raeya Wellness
