It’s well known that stress invites a number of health ailments, and weight gain is one. Here are some ways to calm your body and soul.
When things go south in your life, it’s easy to numb the tension by overeating, eating the wrong things or skipping your usual workout session. Stress, sneaky little thing it is, can also make you fatter by upending how you metabolise fat and sugar.
A recent scientific study showed that the women in the study who were caregivers experiencing stress, had higher body fat levels, larger waistlines and chemical composition linked to obesity, than did women who were not caretakers. Women who experience stress often turn to food and unhealthy food choices such as those high in fat and sugar.
Metabolic changes in the body can be dangerous, increasing the possibility of heart issues, diabetes, as well as dreaded weight gain, which often can be hard to lose.
Turn off, tune out
In this technological age, we’re pressured to be “on” almost all the time. With so many people connected to their smartphones, laptops and tablets, at the end of the day the stress can pile on – especially if you rely on these gadgets for business. If you’re met with a huge load of emails to answer, then you may be subject to the stress of having to reply to all of them – and right away.
Experts say if you feel the real need to squeeze a bit of work in at home, just don’t do it before you hit the sack. Work issues as well as the blue light that emanates from electronic devices make it harder to fa