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Effects of Stress?

wellyourenotSKINNY
wellyourenotSKINNY Posts: 130
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys, I was just wondering how stress affects you.
I usually great with stress, but when its for a long time or gets unable, I under eat->starve->binge.

Does anyone know anything to take (besides camomile tea) to calm one's self down?
I know that stress releases cortisol which makes you get weight around your middle, so obviously I don't want that.

Thanks:)

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
    I hear exercise is a good stress reliever.
  • mrau719
    mrau719 Posts: 288 Member
    Exercise is a great stress reliever. Probably one of the best things you can do in that aspect.
  • Leighdles
    Leighdles Posts: 5
    There's always yoga and meditation too! Or even talking with a friend.

    I'm studying stress right now, and if you're trying to lose weight it's definitely something you want to keep under control. A good thing about losing weight is that you're actually taking stress off your bodily functions by losing fat--so it's a win win in terms of stress!
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