How to Shed Weight Without Changing Your Lifestyle
Have you tried several diets and failed? Maybe even tried some exercise only to find you lose some weight but it comes straight back again? Well don't worry! There's a reason for that and in this article I'll explain why it occurs, and how to fight it.nnStress it not just a mental reaction but a physical condition. When placed under stress your body will produce adrenaline but it also produces a hormone called Cortisol. This hormone is responsible for producing energy in the form of sugar into the body to fuel the adrenalin rush. Stress is then a natural occuring function designed to help keep us alive and reactive to things going on in the world.nnUnfortunately there is then a negative by-product if you are not using this energy. Stress in the modern world often takes the form of money worries, issues in the office, family problems and much more. The extra blood sugar that is being secreted has nowhere to go except settle around your stomach to be used later - as fat!nnBecause of this many people are keeping or gaining weight without even realising it. Of course, there are other factors, but stress is one that very few people talk about. Stress however needs to be controlled and fought against just as an unhealthy diet needs to be. It may be the one thing stopping you from losing the pounds you so desperately want to.nnStress and anxiety is in fact a double edged sword. Not only does it produce the excess blood sugars that turn to fat but it also encourages you to eat more for comfort. You may tuck into chocolate or fast food for that instant hit that is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug from a loved one.nnConsuming these foods that are not good for you when you are stressed does not mean you are weak willed. You are just following your body's programming. Tests on rats have shown that under stress organisms naturally engage in pleasure seeking behaviour, in particular high calorie treats.nnOther tests have shown that people who only manage to get four hours sleep a night have on average a thirty seven percent higher level of Cortisol (the hormone that is responsible for energy - sugar) than those who get a full eight hours. And what is one of the biggest reasons for lack of sleep? Stress!nnOn top of that it is imperative you get a good night's sleep when trying to lose the weight because a deep sleep leads to higher secretions of a natural occurring hormone called Human Growth Hormone. This protects your muscle mass and it is muscle that helps to maintain a steady burning metabolism. We're not talking bodybuilder type muscle here either. Just the normal kind we all have.nnOf course if you are already stressed the chances are you are not having enough sleep already and so are trapped in a vicious circle that is affecting your weight loss. Going to your doctor to ask about prescriptive sleeping tablets is one option, but should be used as well as a healthy lifestyle not in place of one. Fortunately, despite stress being the silent diet destroyer, there are some easy ways to fight
About the Author
Lorraine Brown has dedicated her life to helping people around the world combat weight loss and fitness problems. A compilation of some of her more recent work may be seen at her blog http://www.burnthefat.info Lorraine's research has led her to finding one proven weight loss program that is being used with great effect across the world. To get a trial of it, and lose weight without any diet or fitness plan visit http://www.provenweightlossformula.com
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