Stress can often lead to unhealthy lifestyle, which turns around and creates yet more stress. When we are in a hurry or under stress we often make poor food choices, which ini return can create stress in the long run. When people feel overwhelmed they often do too much of the following. Although it may relieve stress at the moment, it is setting them up for life-long problems.
1. Too Much Coffee---People often use coffee to wake them up in the morning and get their day started, but statistics show that people under great deals of stress continue to drink coffee throughout their entire day. Too much caffeine affects concentration and sleeping patterns.
2. Eating Wrong Foods----People under stress tend to crave foods high in fat, sugar and salt because of the increased levels of cortisol.
3. Skipping Meals---Overstressed people often skip meals because they're in a rush or preoccupied.
4. Forgetting Water---A large percentage of American's drink no water at all! They turn to soda or coffee instead, which does not benefit you nearly as much as water.
5. Fast Food---We are the nation of fast food! People often put themselves in the situation where they have too much to do in not enough time. They rely on take out and fast food to feed their family. Fast food can often get expensive and extremely unhealthy if eaten in excess.
6. Crash Diets---After gaining weight from stress, some people intentionally eat less food than they need to shed the weight quick. Diets that are not balanced with fruits, vegetables, protein, and healthy carbohydrates can be bad for your health in the long run. It can cause Blood Sugar Inbalances (lead to mood swings, fatigue, and poor concentration)
7. Poor Health Outcomes--- Poor nutrition choices can lead to a lowered immunity so you are more likely to get sick. How can you make better food choices??
**Eat Breakfast
**Drink Plenty of Water
**Carry snacks (high in protein)
**Pack a lunch
** No Caffeine after 2p.m.
**Keep Healthy snacks/and food in your home to avoid binging!
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I think a lot of people forget how important water is. It can be easy to misinterpret hunger for feeling thirsty. What I try to do is drink a bottle of water before eating a meal and then I'm able to gauge just how hungry I am. But I know it can also seem overwhelming to get in 8 glasses of water a day, especially when a lot of people don't even like the taste of it.
Many people definitely "eat their feelings." I am one of these people. If I am upset or depressed, I crave the comfort foods like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, or my favorite, ice cream. It is good I realize this and I can usually control myself. I usually try to exercise or go for a walk instead. It is a much healthier alternative and makes me feel better.
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