How Do You Prevent Weight Gain Due To Chronic Stress?
There is much more than simply life to be stressed about these days; the recession is still claiming jobs, savings accounts and homes. People are unable to find work, unable to send their kids to college or pay their medical bills. Unfortunately, as the economic situation takes time to improve, many are also gaining weight due to chronic stress and anxiety. Cortisol, better known as the stress hormone, is thought to contribute to weight gain by slowing down your metabolism, increasing blood pressure and blood sugar, and reducing immune responses. Many chronically stressed out people also experience cravings for fatty, salty and sugary foods, and are prone to emotional overeating resulting in weight gain. Here is how to prevent weight gain due to chronic stress. It is imperative that you recognize the warning signs of stress. The following may be signs of stress; anxiety, irritability, depression, exhaustion, feeling of helplessness, aches and pains, nausea, migraines etc. It may be nec
