How stress cause weight gain.

If you are having problems in your life. At home or at work, you are stressed. It is going to show more than one ways. After some time you will be noticed that a bulge in your mid section that wasn't there before. Where are these coming from?

Stress could be the reason. It plays a big role in weight gain. It can make you less appetite first. But, chronic stress actually boost your hunger.

Stress harmone cortisol

From researchers it is known that increased level of stress harmone called cortisol can lead to weight gain. Every time you stressed your adrenal glands release adrenaline and cortisol. This can lead you to over eating into habit. Because increased level of harmone can also cause higher insulin levels. Your blood sugar drops and you crave for sugary and fatty foods.

In short more stress means more cortisol, more cortisol means crave for junk food, crave for junk food means more bally fat.

If you realise that your weight is increased because of stress then you can handle this by some good habits that can help you to get back to you to your old self. Eat healthy and do things to make you relexed and happy.

Tips to decrease stress level

1. Exercise but don't do high intensity work out. It can raise level of cortisol. Morning walk is a good idea.

2. Meditation or yoga or some other breathing activity, that can clear your mind and helps to lower the stress level.

3. Get support from friends and family. It is always helpful to talk with someone.

4. Read some good stuff or listen to music.

5. Take good sleep

We all can struggle with stress once in a while. It is up to you how to take charge of your stress as best you can.