HAVE you eat a meal , perhaps thinking about the refusal of a person.? Or we spend a few packets of fries in front of the computer while chasing deadlines ? Or are we a housewife munching biscuits continuously in the car on the way to pick up a child from school ? Or you are a businessman who is in a high pressure job , and we did not realize that we already are overweight?
Stress can increase our appetite , make us fat , and even a strong desire to mess us when you want to run a healthy lifestyle .
When our brains feel a threat , no matter whether the threat in the form of a snake in the grass , the grumpy boss , or credit card bills swell ; brain gets hooked to release a variety of chemical reactions , including adrenaline , CRH and cortisol . Our brains and bodies to protect themselves from the threat by making us awake , ready to react , and able to withstand injuries .
In the short term , adrenaline helps us to feel hungry which is " less " , which is when blood flow away from the internal organs , and at that time the muscles of us will be the " fight or flight " . However, when the effect of adrenaline is lost , then cortisol is known as the " stress hormone " will start to give a signal to our bodies that we quickly changed our food supply .
Find the activities that can provide more value that is not related to food
Walking away , reading a book , yoga classes , massage therapy , with family , a few ways to relieve stress without any cost . These things can help us to feel refreshed , we can think to make a brighter , improving our mood , so we will have fewer chances to overeat .
Writing notes ( journal )
Write down experiences or our goals , which essentially makes our hands and minds busy we continue to be used , so we have less time to eat snacks or foods that are not healthy . Research studies have also shown that expressive writing can improve mood and health .
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