In relation to weight loss .... I have been using a CPAP machine for 15 months now. I immediately started losing weight without effort or change once I started using the CPAP. Prior to that no amount of effort or willpower allowed me sustained weight loss. My opinion is that, for me, reduced cortisol levels as a direct result of using the CPAP machine and getting a good sleep, is the most significant factor involved, allowing insulin levels to drop lower and any urges to consume carbohydrates to subside. I have lost about 25kgs to date...still 50kgs to go. Other changes are that my mental acuity has increased with improved memory, organisational skills and decision making processes. My moods are more stable and I have much less moments of anxiety and depression. Physically, I do not exercise. I do little activity as I am disabled from neurogenic claudication, a condition I hope to improve through further weight loss and yoga. My diet is high fat, medium protein, very low carbohydrates. Plenty of water and few, if any, processed foods.
