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HOW TO MANAGE STRESS IN A HEALTHY WAY
How Stress Impacts your Weight
Cortisol is a hormone that increases when stress is high. High cortisol can increase hunger and can trigger salty, sweet, and fried food cravings. This makes losing weight more difficult. High stress causes high cortisol levels which lead to more difficulty in losing weight.
Coping Mechanisms and Stress Relief Strategies
- Self Care Journal
- Practice Yoga
- Listen to a guided meditation
- Read a book
- Drink a cup of Tea
- Go for a walk
- Listen to music or a podcast
- Take a bath or warm shower
- Breathe deeply
- Exercise
- Connect with supportive people
- Take a hike
- Practice mindfulness
- Dance
- Diffuse lavender essential oil
- Take a nap
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