Ice Bath Weight Loss Stress and Fat Loss - Is Your Life Holding You Back.
We live in a stressful world. People are working longer hours, have more responsibilities at work and at home, not to mention financial difficulties. But did it ever occur to you how much of a toll stress is taking on your body?
Did you know that your stress may be contributing to those added pounds and inches on your waistline?
Stress releases the hormone coritsol in our bodies.
This is a fight or flight hormone that tells our body to slow down metabolism (in order to survive). So when you are stressed, you can eat the same way you always do, and still gain weight because your body is being told to horde every calorie!
Even if you eat less, your body is still doing whatever it can to store those calories!
Especially on your waist line!.
Stress also produces fierce cravings.
Say you had a bad day at work and a killer commute home. What's the first thing you reach for when you get there? Chances are it's not a big plate of veggies.
Nope, a glass of wine and a bowl of ice cream is just what you are craving to calm down. Don't feel guilty, we all do it.
It's not you, it's the cortisol!
Cutting down on your stress levels and finding constructive ways to relieve your stress are imperative to every weight loss program. Luckily, every expert and physician agrees that an excellent way to relieve stress is to exercise! You're killing two fat birds with one stone. Some other ideas of things to do while stressed are:
Go for a walk. Being out in nature, breathing fresh air is a wonderful way to relax. And you're burning extra calories to boot!
Write in a journal.
Work in the garden. Doing repetitive motions like pulling weeds is a proven way to relieve stress.
Call a friend. Not only will they make you feel better, but you can't eat while gabbing on the phone!
Take a warm bath.
Personally, I like to find ways to relieve stress that make it impossible to eat.
I've even been known to spend 30 minutes meditating, cleaning the house, or anything to keep me busy like yard work.
Find out what works for you. Don't let stress sabotage your weight loss goals.
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