A stressed man. [Photo/pinterest]The link between stress and weight gain is something that has been recognized and prevalent for as long as we can remember. When you are stressed you tend to add weight which compounds the misery. This is how stress leads to weight gain.Hunger levelsOne of the ways stress causes weight gain is to mess with your hunger hormones. The more stressed you are, the more compelled you are to eat.
Slower fat breakdownWhen you are depressed, you don’t tend to have as much energy as usual, and the less energy you have, the slower your metabolism will be and the slower your body will be able to break down fat.No workout energyWhen one is stressed, brain activity can lead to you feeling just as exhausted as if you had been working out for an hour. You start feeling tired and the bad cycle of not working out begins.Lost eating planWhen you are stressed, you don’t tend to be hungry in the normal ways. You instead find yourself opting for fast, easy meals that might not be as nutritionally balanced as usual.Lack of sleep Stress leads to people being awake all night. People who lack sleep tend to eat a lot of snacks just to keep themselves busy before the sleep comes.