Stressing About Your Diet Makes It Worse
In 2018, a study published in the Journal of Molecular Biochemistry stated that stress makes it harder to lose weight. Stress hormones prevent insulin sensitivity and stop fat from transforming into energy. According to psychologist Rachel Goldman, stress increases cortisol, which makes us crave comfort foods.
Highly intense emotions such as stress consume much of the body’s energy. When your brain grapples with responsibilities, it doesn’t have room to process anything else. If you’re working through stress, you may want to tackle your emotions before starting a new diet.
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