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How are Anxiety and Weight Related?
Anxiety can lead to both weight loss, or weight gain. There are conflicting reports about whether weight loss can result in a change in anxiety levels, with many studies finding that weight loss neither increases, nor decreases anxiety. Anxiety is a tricky subject. It is a common ailment, many people suffer from it, including myself at times. Anxiety is generally referred to as a feeling of dread, fear, or uneasiness. It is characterized by worried thoughts, tension, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. There is a difference between having occasional anxiety, and having an anxiety disorder. Experiencing occasional anxiety is pretty normal, it happens to most people, but people…
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How Do I Fight Stress Related Weight Gain?
To fight stress or cortisol induced weight gain, you want to reduce your levels of stress. The most important thing you can do is to eliminate the main source of your stress. However, to reduce stress you can also exercise, see a professional therapist or dietician, get the correct amount of sleep, avoid caffeine and stimulates, nurture healthy relationships, and practice mindfulness or meditation. How Does Increased Cortisol Lead to Weight Gain? Cortisol is the body’s main stress hormone. Cortisol is responsible for triggering the body’s “fight or flight” response. During times of increased stress, adrenaline and cortisol are released. This causes an increase in heart rate and energy levels,…
