Many studies have already proven that stress contributes to weight gain. Not only that, but these studies also show that people lose weight when they have everything managed accordingly.
Want an example? A study published in Hormones discovered that being often stressed leads to binge eating, increases insulin and cortisol, and even lessen the development of some anabolic hormones which gives way to the formation of abdominal fat.
Therefore, if you’re planning to cut a few kilograms, make sure you get a grip on the things that stress you out. Easier said than done, right? Here are some of the most effective ways to manage your stress levels and avoid weight gain.
1. Get Yourself a Workout Routine
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Exercising is one of the most popular cures for emotional stress. But, if your routine is unachievable and is exceptionally rigorous, then you’re just adding up things that will stress you more. Some aerobic exercise is beneficial to lower down your cortisol levels and heighten your happiness hormone, making you look younger than your real age. Going to the gym may not be so helpful in cutting off credit card bills, but it may aid your body to be calmer and to take stress lightly.
2. No Panicking
When your boss gives you a task with an impossible deadline, our normal body reaction is to panic, and that’s when your stress hormone starts to build up. Take a deep breath and calm yourself. Tell yourself that it might be a lengthy task with an impossible deadline, but you’ll finish it. Instead of complaining, start the work. After all, everything that you do with the job will bring you one step closer to its end.
3. Learn to Take a Look at the Outside World
Diverting your gaze outside is one of the most natural and most effective ways to calm yourself. Whether you’re in the office, inside your house, or even while your car stops in traffic, have a glimpse of what’s outside. Focus your attention on something that makes yourself relax — a beautiful flower, a tall tree, a cute little butterfly. Appreciate the little things. Doing this will give you time to breathe slowly and will help you regain your composure gradually.
4. Do Your Best but Don’t Aim for Perfection
If you focus on your skills and capabilities that will make your output nice than focusing on the deadline or even aiming for a perfect result, you will be less stressed. Next time you get tensed, think on ways on how to beautify your project. Looking at the process than the result will help you feel energized in doing it.
5. Conquer your Fear
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When fear is present, your mind and body keep on worrying. We start to overthink and doing so is not good if you’re refraining yourself from getting stressed. Instead of prolonging your agony, choose to face your fear and conquer it. Start taking action towards it. Determination will then overpower your agitation on something.
6. Change your Surroundings
Imagine you’re at your desk at work with a massive pile of papers that needs to be sorted out. Inevitably, stress builds up in your body even without you, knowing it. What you have to do is go out for a walk. Just a directionless walk that distracts your mind from thinking about the workload you have. Take a step outside your office and take off the stress.
7. Don’t Deprive Yourself
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A trip to a beauty and health spa is not always bad, especially when you only do this once a week or once every two weeks. Pamper yourself every once in a while. Sometimes, with all the stress that we are getting from home, work, and even outside these places, it would not be too much to loosen up and treat yourself to a relaxing facial and body spa.
Takeaway
By remembering everything that’s written in this list, you’ll get an idea on how to calm yourself when you’re too stressed. Once you get a hold of your stress levels, expect your weight to be a bit more balanced from that day forward.
Author Bio
Christian Jean Francia is a proud advocate of beauty and health. She sometimes do home workout routines to make sure she’s physically fit despite her busy schedule. On her destressing times, she’s most of the time found in Azure Med Spa in Frisco for a relaxing facial spa.
