Ever notice that when you’re really stressed, you tend to crave comfort foods that are high in fat or sugar? Researchers have found that specific hormones may play a role in this process. -everydayhealth.com
MY COMMENT: While this may be true, it doesn’t change the basic weight loss strategies I outline in Lose It For Ever.
Among men with high baseline body mass index, weight gain was associated with increasing levels of psychosocial stress related to job-related demands, lack of skill discretion, lack of decision authority, and difficulty paying bills. Among women with high baseline body mass index, weight gain was associated with job-related demands, perceived constraints in life, strain in relations with family, and difficulty paying bills. -Am J of Epidemiology
MY COMMENT: Stress and food go hand and hand for many people, Learning to manage it can be very difficult. Keep plenty of low-calorie options readily available and use exercise whenever possible!
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