As a result of poorly managed stress and insufficient sleep, elevated cortisol levels stimulate your appetite and result in unhealthy behaviors like those listed below.
– Unhealthy Snacking – Stress can force us to eat everything we keep track of. Especially easily accessible foods like fast-food can become our favorite diet, which can lead to huge weight gain.
– Sedentary – The increased levels of cortisol induced by stress can make you sluggish. This in turn can hinder your physical activity.
– Emotional eating – Since hormonal changes cause changes in emotions, excess nervous energy can make you eat more than usual.
– Loss or sudden increase in appetite – You may also lose your appetite or feel a sudden craving for food. You may gain weight due to irregularities in eating habits.
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