Will Over Stress Leads to Overweight?




Nowadays everyone has a lot of stress it might be work pressure or some financial problems or else family issues. Irrespective of the reason behind it all are suffering from it. Stress is not at all good for your health. When stress exceeds the limits then it leads to many problems and the last thing that comes on the board is overweight.


Weight loss with excess stress can be avoided only by handling the stress. Starting with the headache, irritation, overwhelmed, and loss of control, slowly stress will toll on your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. But weight loss will take time.


The increase in stress levels will show its effect on the rise in cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is released by the adrenal gland this gland is also known as the fight or flee hormone. Hence the cortisol and stress levels are correlated cortisol is also a significant appetite stimulant. This is why so many people respond to stress by going for comfort food.


Main risks with overweight are as follows:
·        Heart diseases
·        High blood pressure
·        Diabetes
·        Stroke
·        Reproductive problems
·        Increase in joint pains


Can weight gain with stress diagnosable?
Yes, it is but the only best way to treat it is by consulting a doctor. Because weight gain with stress should be diagnosed more carefully by taking a history and ruling with many other things like thyroid function which can cause weight gain.


Things to do to reduce your stress levels today:
  •     Go outdoors and enjoy nature
  •     Take 10mins of yoga break to your daily routine
  •     Practice mindfulness meditation
  •     Listen to music
  •     Read a book
  •     Go to bed one-hour earlier 
  •      Be kind to yourself
  •     Say “no” to one thing that may add stress
  •     Spend time with a pet
  •     Practice 10 minutes of deep breathing
  •     Ditch the caffeine and alcohol


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