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Do you eat when you are upset? If you do, you may be a stress
eater. Don't worry, you are not alone. Stress or emotional
eating is the practice of consuming large quantities of food,
usually "comfort" or junk foods, in response to feelings instead
of hunger. Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is caused
by emotions in reaction to a stressor like a break up, child
care issues, loss of a job, tight deadlines at work, working
too many hours, financial concerns, etc. Many of us learn
that food can bring comfort, at least in the short-term. As
a result, we often turn to food to heal emotional problems
and to deal with stress. Why?
Stress
can deplete the body's energy reserves which is why we crave
sugar and high fat foods like ice cream, cookies and potato
chips. It is our bodies' way of building up its energy reserves
for long-term survival. However, eating becomes a habit preventing
us from learning skills that can effectively resolve our emotional
distress. Recent studies have shown that stress is detrimental
to weight and health and leads to obesity. However, the problem
with the body's response to the stress is that the more it
is activated, the harder it is to shut off. Instead of leveling
off once the crisis has passed, your stress hormone levels,
heart rate, and blood pressure remain elevated long-term which
can be detrimental to your health. Chronic and long-term stress
causes many to stress eat and binge until you temporarily
feel better. This can cause an increase in body fat, especially
abdominal fat; diabetes; premature aging and even slows down
the metabolism. This is why it is difficult to lose weight
if you are stressed. Studies have shown that those people
that cope with stress more effectively, do not turn to food
as a solution. In addition, they have fewer weight problems
and a lower body fat percentage. As we remove the stress out
of our lives, our cravings are also reduced and our energy
is increased.
The
Stress Eater Diet will show you how to lower your stress level
so you "stress less and lose more". Research studies have
shown that low levels of serotonin are linked to low energy,
binge eating, increased carb cravings and depression. Serotonin
levels can also be depleted during stressful periods.
The
Stress Eater Diet's Solution
The
Stress Eater Diet is a revolutionary program that can help
rid you of stress and control your weight via a proven nutritional
and exercise regime. It will reduce stress eating while balancing
your mood and increasing your energy. The Stress Eater Diet
combines:
- Nutrition
-
Stress Relieving Exercise
- Calming Techniques
- Serotonin boosting foods (activating calming mood sensors
in the brain)
The Stress Eater Diet will transform your stress eating into
healthy eating and to a lifestyle that helps sheds pounds
and energizes your life. It also includes natural ways to
boost your serotonin levels and help you lead a less-stressed,
healthy life.
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