high stress is combined with a junk food diet results in weight gain

[tokyoer]

Recent research has shown that a high stress lifestyle, combined with a junk food diet results in weight gain (particularly abdominal fat). We can avoid junk food, but avoiding stress can be a lot more challenging.

Here are some strategies for dealing with stress.

1. Use deep breathing - breathe in through your nose down to your stomach, hold your breath, and breathe out through your mouth.
2. Get aerobic exercise daily.
3. Take a walk, even a very short one when you’'re upset.
4. Practice yoga or tai chi or progressive relaxation.
5. Enjoy the soothing aspects of water -– swim or take a bath or a shower.
6. Make time to talk to friends and family members.
7. Pet and play with an animal.
8. Listen to or play uplifting music.
9. Read an inspiring book, sing a song, recite a poem.
10. Spend time in nature.
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[Zukin]

Good advice, tokyoer.

When people experience stress, the body releases cortisol, which is a factor in obesity. See this article for more information:

http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article...scortisol.html

[Addict]

Yup. It's no wonder America is in such bad shape.

[SmellyOrc]

Originally Posted by tokyoer

Recent research has shown that a high stress lifestyle, combined with a junk food diet results in weight gain (particularly abdominal fat).

No really? Wouldn't have guessed...

Good stress-relieving tips though

[lizthefair]

I read this article about stress management on the Slow Leadership blog the other day and thought it was really helpful. We spend a lot of time thinking about the stress we suffer from outside influences, but stress from lack of internal alignment is often more serious.