23 Aug Lose Belly Fat By Reducing Stress

Are you feeling stressed? If so, it might be one of the reasons why you are having trouble losing that extra fat in your belly. In fact, according to numerous studies, stress has a direct effect on building fat up in the mid-section. Not only is this unattractive, it also increases your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

When you are feeling stressed, your body releases adrenaline in order to help you overcome the stress you are experiencing. When you experience long periods of high stress, however, your body also produces cortisol, which increases your appetite for foods that are high in carbohydrates and fats. As a result, you are more prone to overeating. Once you do eat these foods, the cortisol serves as a double-edged sword and actually causes the body to store this fat, with most of it being stored in your belly.

Since stress leads to increased amounts of belly fat, one way to help keep your body in shape and healthy is to take steps to reduce your level of stress. Some things you can do to accomplish this goal include:

·    Exercise on a regular basis, as this helps reduce stress while also decreasing cortisol levels
·    Get plenty of sleep each night
·    Meditate on a regular basis
·    Eat healthy foods, including whole grain foods an high-fiber foods
·    Reduce the amount of sugar you eat
·    Engage in yoga

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