[header] How to lose weight on the paleo diet [title] Get a good night's sleep. [step] Many people do not realize how important getting a good night's sleep is for losing weight. Individuals who get less than seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis tend to compensate for their tiredness by reaching for sugar-filled (i.e. quick energy) foods. 
By the end of the day, the individual has gone through several sugar crashes and is too tired to exercise. The end result is sugar stored as fat and an increased waistline.