It’s not uncommon to overeat when you’re under a mountain of stress. And with all the talk of dwindling markets and possible recession, stress is probably eating at you right now.
Though your natural instinct might be to reach for that bag of white cheddar popcorn or box of donut holes, comfort foods might be sapping you of energy and self-esteem, and causing you more anxiety in the long run.
Studies show stress packs a triple whammy on the gut: It makes you eat more, it makes you eat more of the wrong stuff, and the stress hormone cortisol causes you to store belly fat, putting you at greater risk of heart attacks, strokes, and high cholesterol.
Beat stress with exercise: 30 minutes of exercise a day is proven to boost cognitive performance and increase serotonin levels, lifting your mood. So go for a trail run outside and catch some fall color, or work out indoors with the Belly Off! Fully Loaded exercises. Vary your routine and get more for your bang: Switch up your grip on machines that have multiple handles, or try placing your feet farther apart on the leg press to challenge your muscles from a variety of angles.
Eat mood-lifting foods like omega-3-rich salmon, and drink a cup of energy-boosting green tea, which also contains the herbal extract Theanine, a proven stress-reliever. Fill up on seasonal favorites such as peanuts, pumpkins, and apples—they’re not only good for you, but they’re also relatively cheap.
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And that’s good for the bottom line.
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