How to Get Rid of Fat From Stress

If you frequently experience high levels of stress, your body will respond by releasing cortisol. Cortisol not only causes an increase in appetite and sugar cravings, but the stress hormone is also associated with weight gain.

Instructions

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  Incorporate 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise into three to five days of the week. Cardiovascular exercise burns calories and fat, and it also improves your mood and helps you stay calm due to the increase of the brain's production of endorphins, also known as the feel-good neurotransmitters.

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  Increase fat burn by adding weight training to your workout routine for two to three days. Lifting weights builds muscle mass which increases your metabolism, resulting in fat burn even when you are at rest.

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  Prepare healthy meals ahead of time, eat regularly and carry healthy snacks such as raw nuts and fruit. Influence your mental health by reducing sugar, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol in your diet. Increase your water intake, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and fish. Eating every three hours will keep your metabolism activated and burning fat.

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  Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or breathing deeply to avoid stress and additional fat buildup. Consider taking up yoga or Tai Chi.

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  Increase the amount of hours you sleep. Get sufficient sleep so your body has time to restore and replenish itself.