Stress, Breath-work, Sleep
Pay Attention to Emotional Health
Emotional eating is real. It’s a natural coping mechanism for some people to turn to food when they’re feeling stressed, bored, frustrated or any number of emotions. Strong emotions, like stress, release the hormone cortisol. And cortisol can heighten our cravings for sugar, fat and salt. It’s a biological response that’s trying to protect us by fueling our bodies to prepare to fight off tigers or other threats to our life.
Get Plenty of Sleep
While they may not seem related, sleep and weight loss go hand in hand. If we aren’t getting good rest, hunger hormones (ghrelin and leptin) can get out of whack. You actually feel hungrier when you’re not well-rested. Aim to get enough sleep between seven and nine hours a night for most adults. And keep to a regular sleep schedule.