STRESSED OUT?
Yes, stress can cause weight gain. Stress may cause you to eat more. The type of food people crave when stressed are usually high fat/sugary foods. Stress also causes the body to produce more of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol promotes body fat, especially around the stomach. Stress can also affect your sleep. Sleep loss causes the hormone ghrelin to rise. Ghrelin is the primary hunger hormone.
Stress may also contribute to high blood pressure, heart- racing, headaches, muscles tensing up, & stomach problems. Getting a good nights sleep along with daily exercise can help lower your stress. You maly also want to eliminate [within your power] some of your stressful situations - and reduce or change behaviors that cause stress in your life. Practice deep breathing exercises. Sit in a quite place & just breath. Your health is greatly affected by stress. You really don’t want to be stressed, so really try to get a handle on it so you can have better quality of life.
Hugs, Health, & Happiness
Bernadette xoxo
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