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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I 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.
Hi, Your link titled “How to Prevent Weight Gain Due to Stress and Anxiety” is by Prevention Magazine and it is a locked article.