Nip this stress trigger in the bud!

Stress and weight gain

Having a hectic life is a common breeding ground for stress, which doesn't just affect you – but those closest around you too.

And stress as we all know, is caused when too much cortisol is produced in our bodies. This hormone ramps up our appetites and often leads to overeating, or comfort eating.

So the quicker we nip stress in the bud, the better!

Build relaxation into your day

An easy way to do this is by making relaxation part of your day.

Don't say that you'll relax when you have time, or worse – if you have time. Make it part of your day, even if it's only 15 minutes.

Relaxation ideas

• Flip through a magazine

• Call a friend to chat

• Practise a few yoga moves

• Exercise

• Listen to music

• Browse healthy dessert recipes

Block off this “me time” every day so that you've got time to pause and ease whatever built-up tension you have going.

Recommended reading: How you cope with stress affects how well you sleep

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