Can you burn calories while sleeping?

It entirely depends on the individual. - Some people eat more late at night, if they were sleeping they would not have eaten the extra snacks. - A lot of people watch television to relax and sometimes put off sleep to do so. Watching television is very inactive and "mindless" so it burns fewer calories and most people are hungrier because they're not occupied with something. - During sleep, your body is at work repairing cells and numerous others things (which I can't remember right now heh) and it's pretty safe to bet this work burns a fair amount of calories. - Some people are very active when awake and others are not. - Sleeping itself is a fast, hence why breakfast is called break-fast. You don't eat when you sleep and therefore do not increase your caloric intake. - Sleeping itself is good for you, it refreshes your mind and body. There are many benefits to having a good, long rest. Even though some people say they do not need a full 8 hours of sleep and such, they actually do. Some notice the affects of sleep deprivation a lot more than others, but just because you feel okay does not mean you are okay. *** So everyone is different and whether you burn more calories awake or sleeping is up to you to decide.