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When trying out diets or fitness programs always keep in mind you do it at your own risk! The following diet and exercise information may not work for some as well as others. Please always consult a physician advice before starting any exercise or diet routine. The Gorean Voice, or author is not responsible for any health problems or injuries that may arise from advice on the "Health and Fitness" articles.
Stress and food
Sixty percent of Americans are overweight or obese, and many of them say that their eating habits worsen when they are stressed. Everybody deals with stress, and food happens to be one of the things they're manipulating. This is the reality in today's world. Out-of-control eating and weight gain may seem like an irrational, self-destructive response to stress. But food binges and weight gain make biological sense. Under stress, the brain shifts into self-preservation mode, unleashing an array of chemicals and hormones that protect the body from physical danger. An essential survival mechanism when our ancestors expended lots of energy dodging mountain lions and wrestling with heavy farm equipment, this fight-or-flight response backfires in these sedentary times, when most of our stressors are of the nonphysical sort like tax deadlines and crashing computers. Those who have not inherited resilient bodies and minds that can shrug off traffic jams and long lines at the supermarket are more likely to continually enter this self-protective mode. Ultimately, not only do the stress hormones make them hungry, they also make them more likely to pack on the pounds. Dealing with Stress Binges List the foods you crave when you're stressed. Chances are carrots and celery sticks or tuna in water won't make the list. Instead you'll probably list comfort foods that "nurture" you--foods more in tune with the phrase, "nothin' says lovin' like somethin' from the oven."
The best stress buster is exercise. It's not always the most apparent choice but a race up a flight of stairs or some deep breaths and some flexibility moves or a simple short break from routine can often dis-lodge the craving for sweets and more healthfully manage your stress.
There are many other ways to deal with stress, adding lbs is not the right way to do it!
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