Most of the time, sleeping in is caused by not going to bed early enough. People ‘sacrifice their future selves’ by staying up late watching movies, texting friends, playing video games or returning e-mails. The human body needs sleep and, if it can’t get it at night. Another bad habit that causes to wake up later than they want to includes not preparing properly for sleep. The body needs proper wind-down time so it can get ready for its rest period. This means no work, eating, or television five seconds before heading for bed. And A main consequence of waking up late is bad eating habits. People who are behind schedule tend to reach for high-calorie convenience food and, because their schedule is thrown off, eat when they’re not even hungry. Other consequences of sleeping in include stress, weight gain, weight loss, voice problems, headaches, and body aches. The body needs rest and likes it to be consistent. There are some theories that say people without proper sleep habits have a higher chance of developing cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. People who sleep in one day may struggle with getting to sleep the next night, and might resort to sleeping pills – a habit that might turn into an unbreakable cycle.