Stress is a factor that we don’t usually connect to weight gain. But the connection is in a fact a very powerful one. Stress can come from many different sources. And when not addressed, chronic stress leads to negative changes in your eating habits. It stresses your adrenals and negatively affects your hormone levels. It is a well established trigger in many diseases usually due to its release of pro-inflammatory chemicals. And stress can literally increase the rate at which your body and mind age by reducing blood circulation to the skin and the production of collagen. Stress is also very much connected to fatigue because for example when you are stressed and either eat too many carbs in an attempt to boost energy levels, or you drink too much caffeine, you end up crashing. As you can see there are plenty of reasons to deal with stress in your life. You need to make sure you are getting 7 hours of sleep every night. Exercise significantly helps your body deal with stress. And a diet rich in nutrients will boost your energy levels and help you better handle stress. Be aware that what usually happens when people feel stress is skip meals, buy fast food, or drink sugar packed energy drinks. Don’t let stress cause you to gain weight. Cortisol is considered “the stress hormone” and when it is too high for too long it is a strong indicator of adrenal burnout and stress. At Tampa Rejuvenation we can test your cortisol levels and see if it is contributing to your weight gain.
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