Stress Packing On The Pounds?

Most of us know that cortisol (a stress triggered hormone) is no bueno and beefs up our midsection, yet most of us don’t adopt healthy ways of managing stress.  Sorry, smoking & drinking don’t count. Small amounts of stress are healthy and in many cases, light a fire in us to meet deadlines and get things done; but if you remain in fight or flight mode for long, uncontrolled stress will burn the house down. Here are some helpful ways to keep the fires at bay & your weight in check:
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• Stop eating junk or processed foods
•  Fuel your body with whole food energy since your digestion process is compromised by constantly being in fight or flight mode
• Fortify your microbiome and regulate your metabolism by eating more fermented foods since chronic stress affects the good vs. bad bacteria balance in your gut
• Meditate 5 minutes in the am daily to feel calm, clear, & relaxed for the day
• Slow down & calm your nervous system by practicing restorative yoga
• Consider adding adaptogens to your supplement lineup- after consulting with your healthcare practitioner, since they’re linked to increasing the body’s resiliency to stress
• Get plenty of rest since your body is on overdrive so many hours a day, and your cells need to regenerate with at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.