Stress can manifest itself in many physical ways, from muscle aches to skin problems to digestive problems, and it can even lead to unwanted extra pounds. The Cleveland Clinic warns that women are particularly vulnerable to stress because they...
Stress often leads to peaks in appetite or a tendency to reach for convenience foods, many of which are high in fat, calories and processed food ingredients. One way to counteract this is to increase cardiovascular exercise and increase intake of...
In our busy, fast-paced life, stress is everywhere and hard to avoid. Negative stress can be described as the kind that clouds our thinking, affects our job performance and everyday activities and increases stomach acid production. This increase...
People experience stress for different reasons. Financial strain, troubled relationships, work-related strain and major life events such as weddings and raising children are common stress triggers. Stress also affects people in different ways....
Stress can lead to a number of conditions including weight gain from fluid retention. Losing the water weight can be accomplished with lifestyle changes. If water weight gain is from stress, controlling the stress is also required to avoid...
Gaining weight during pregnancy is both normal and necessary for the development of your growing baby, especially if you were underweight before becoming pregnant. Excessive weight gain, however, poses serious health risks for both you and your...
Gaining weight can be a challenge if you're constantly stressed, active and have a high metabolism. Your body is burning so many calories that you're not able to retain enough to add weight. Before you take on a weight-gain regimen, consider your...
People have different reactions to stress, and for some people, stress causes decreased appetite and unintended weight loss. If this describes your response to stress, you may be wondering how to maintain a healthy weight, particularly if an...
Ah, the holidays. The time for togetherness, food, stress, and weight gain? If weight loss tops your holiday wish list or if the fear of weight gain is sucking the fun out of the season, it's time to treat yourself to a large serving of attitude...
Stress doesn't only add inches to your waistline, it can lead to sleep deprivation, high blood pressure, anxiety and even heart disease if left untreated. Getting rid of your stress gut can be challenging because you not only have to exercise and...
Stress can be caused by a myriad of reasons. There are common stresses such as finances and work-related strain and then there are stress triggers that may be specific to you as an individual. Though stress is not necessarily negative, loss of...
Although stress can have the effect of weight loss, it is more widely associated with weight gain. People respond differently to stress, so while one person might lose weight under stress, another might gain. Learn your response to stress and how...
Stress generally leads to weight gain, not loss, although you could conceivably lose weight if you were so stressed you stopped eating for an extended period. Stress can send your body and mind into overdrive, which, in turn, creates an...
Stress can physically affect your waist line and trigger unhealthy behaviors that lead to weight gain. On one hand, stress can affect your cortisol levels, which plays an important role in how your body stores fat. On the other hand, stress can...
Stress is meant to be a protective factor, but prolonged stress can hurt the body and even damage the brain, says Psycheducation.org in the article "The Brain Chemistry of Depression--Stress Hormones." Sustained stress can cause weight gain and...
In 2007, UCLA researchers concluded that dieting does not work. Their study, published in that year's April issue of "American Psychologist," showed that between one third and two thirds of dieters regain the weight they lose and then some within...
Weight gain in the stomach can be hard to lose and hard on the ego. A diet high in fat, lack of exercise and stress are all contributing factors to belly fat. Excess fat in the abdominal area can mean that excess visceral fat, or fat deep down...
Losing weight is tough enough when you have a lot of time on your hands. But when you’re stuck in a chair all day at work, you might feel as if you have no options. It’s time to get creative and use your workplace to help you lose...
Although yoga is a physical activity with a variety of health benefits, including calorie burning, it's not necessarily the most effective way to burn fat if you're trying to lose weight. Other activities burn more calories per hour. However, it...
Cortisol is produced in response to stress and stimulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism for quick energy that can be used in a flight-or-flight response. This may sound like a good way to burn off calories, but the actual result may be an...
According to 2008 data from the Centers for Disease Control, 34 percent of adults in the U.S. are overweight and another 34 percent are obese. Although most people are aware of the health risks associated with extra weight, such as coronary heart...
The nectar of agave is approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a safe alternative sweetener for foods, but must be labeled as "hydrolyzed inulin syrup," according to Medical News Today. Agave nectar is primarily fructose, and is sweeter...
From time to time a woman will experience an irregular menstrual cycle. Irregular menstrual periods can occur when there is a hormonal imbalance, as a consequence of stress, weight gain or weight loss. Losing a considerable amount of weight can...
A lack of physical activity and overeating are the main reasons you gain weight. But several other factors also play a role, which is why losing weight can be so challenging. Stress is one of those factors. While intermittent stress is an everyday...
Consuming too many calories and not exercising regularly are the two main reasons you gain weight. But don't overlook some other factors that can make weight loss more difficult. One example is high cortisol largely due to chronic stress. Stress...
Stress is prevalent in today's fast-paced world. Common triggers range from relationships and finances to work stress, leaving focus on exercise and weight loss blurred. In addition, chemical responses in the body from stress can bring weight loss...
Weight loss is at the top of many Americans' priorities, but shedding pounds is easier said than done. You know that to lose weight you have to eat right and exercise, but despite your efforts, those pounds aren't going anywhere. While you may...
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is often characterized by merriment, stress and weight gain. Christmas shopping interferes with workout time. Holiday hours at the gym may limit the available hours for exercise. Fortunately, with...
