Stress Less & Lose Weight

Did you know stress relief is crucial to any weight-loss efforts? Recent studies show that health related issues are the number one cause of stress. Unfortunately when we are stressed we tend to eat badly which will make our health problems worse.

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 actually promote weight loss and improved mood – especially under stress. Examples of foods rich in omega-3 are: almonds, flax seed, salmon, walnuts, and avocado.