Full Definition of MACHIAVELLIAN. 1. : of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism. 2. : suggesting the principles of conduct laid down by Machiavelli; specifically: marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith. â Machiavellian noun.
The sleep-diet connection is regular fodder for diet books and magazine articles. Maybe you have even heard about the sleep diet, which suggests you can lose weight while you catch your ZZZs. And itâs true, sort of.
Mild sleep deprivation can also be a problem. People who don't get at least six hours of sleep most nights will have a lack of regulation of the hormones ghrelin and leptin in the body. These hormones allow for appetite regulation and, when not in place, people can gain weight.