Stress is a fact of life.
Chronic high stress can cause surges in your cortisol levels.
Hi cortisol levels will contribute to weight gain and to your difficulty in losing weight.
Effective stress management can help reduce your cortisol levels.
Lower cortisol levels will help you lose weight… and improve your health.
To learn more about the dynamics of stress and fat, read this insightful blog post – How to Prevent Weight Gain Due to Stress and Anxiety.
The author addresses 7 steps to beat stress. But she does not, however, address the spiritual dimension of stress management.
So, please see below for some helpful resources on the spiritual dimension to better manage your stress… and perhaps help you with your weight management challenges.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Have great day!
Stress and Fat – Related Resources
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View this short 4-minute video – Stress, Faith and Your Health.
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SHELLEY BENJAMIN says
August 22, 2015 at 3:35 AMI have struggled with weight issue, the majority of my adult life. I know now reading some of the articles that majority of my problems are stress and anxiety. I just need to know how give my problem to Jesus and leave them at his feet.
Elle says
October 27, 2016 at 2:12 PMHi, Your link titled “How to Prevent Weight Gain Due to Stress and Anxiety” is by Prevention Magazine and it is a locked article.
Kerry says
April 5, 2019 at 6:45 PMIn the last two years I’ve lost several family members, my job is out of control and I have a special needs son. I exercise every night for 15 minutes. I don’t over eat or stress eat because 1. I am exhausted 2. I’ve developed a lot of food allergies over the years.
I’m not making excuses, I am really at a loss. I know I need a lifestyle change! I seek God’s will and pray for jobs that I apply for.
I have talked to my doctor, and of course first thing they say is watch what you eat, exercise more. I wish it was that easy. I hate that most people jump to oh you’re stress eating And not exercising
I’m writing asking God for guidance. I feel so frustrated and stuck . In the last two years I e gained over 30 pounds.
I need someone to talk to that has insight, and doesn’t jump to “oh you’re over eating and not exercising enough.