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Stress Makes You Fat – Scientifically Proven Fact
For a while now we have known that there is a link between stress and weight gain, however, it was always thought that the reason why people gained weight when stressed was simply because they tend to eat more for comfort.
Recent research published in the American Journal Of Epidemiology has now explained exactly what happens when we become stressed. When we become stressed our bodies respond by going into a survival mode and prepare for the possibility of a long period without food. Metabolism slows down, more of the food we consume is stored as fat and stress hormones flood the stomach area which also cause further weight gain, and specifically accumulation of stomach fat.
The research also revealed that women suffer more in terms of weight gain than men. There are various different types of stress and women seem to suffer more. Most common problems are money and job problems. Women also suffer more from relationship problems and low self esteem and feelings of inertia in their lives.
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What are the Warning Signs of Stress?
Stress leads to a craving of sugar rich foods such as pasta, crisps, chocolate and beer. These food types, high in carbs, increase levels of serotonin in the brain which has a natural calming effect. Comfort eating really does work to help us cope with stress, it is just unfortunate that the outcome is unwanted belly fat.
How to Manage Your Stress
There are many ways. Although stress management techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises can help, sometimes it is more effective to do some intensive exercise, weight training, martial arts or running. These exercises help to quickly release the stress hormones, making you feel better and also less likely to pile on the pounds.
So, if you are stressed, get active.
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