Reduce Stress To Lose Weight

When we are stressed we tend to eat badly which will make our health problems worse. This is because when we are under stress hormone and chemical changes occur in the brain that drive emotional hunger. This is different to physical hunger telling our bodies we need food as fuel. Emotional hunger comes on suddenly, and you typically crave a particular food that you need instantly. With physical hunger you will eat anything.

Effects Of Stress

 

Ways To Relieve Stress

This video suggests ways you can reduce your stress and slim down.

 

When we are under stress hormone and chemical changes occur in the brain that drive emotional hunger. This is different to physical hunger telling our bodies we need food as fuel. Emotional hunger comes on suddenly, and you typically crave a particular food that you need instantly. With physical hunger you will eat anything.

Foods to fight off the effects of stress and help a bad mood

• Protein is likely to keep your blood sugars more steady throughout the day, and fend off the craving of carbohydrates, refined sugar and fats that occur with stress.
• Foods rich in Omega 3 healthy fats won’t cause weight gain. They promote weight loss and improved
  mood – especially under stress. Examples of foods rich
  in omega-3 are: almonds, flax seed, salmon, walnuts, and avocado.