Stress can contribute to weight gain. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition founder Ashley Lucas explains how controlling your stress can help you lose weight.
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brought to you by PHD
Weight Loss and Nutrition.
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Just as your medical background
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can have a big impact on
your weight loss success,
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so will your stress levels.
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Whether the stress hormone cortisol,
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unhealthy stress-induced behaviors,
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or a combination of the two
contribute to weight gain,
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the research is clear.
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The link between stress
and weight gain is glaring
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and often out of your control,
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even if your diet remains consistent.
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Let's talk about some steps you can take
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to manage your stress.
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The first is to get out in nature.
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Research shows that being outside
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stimulates your body to release dopamine.
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That's that feel-good neurotransmitter.
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So get outside and soak up
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some of that bright winter sun or snow.
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Make sure to establish
a routine for yourself
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because your brain loves certainty.
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That means going to sleep and waking
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at the same time each day,
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following a schedule that
you create the night before.
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And if weight loss is your goal,
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have a clear, precise, and
easy-to-follow meal plan.
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Setting your intention for the day
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through journaling, meditation, or prayer
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also really helps your
body's hormones to balance.
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And lastly, your attitude.
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Mood and mindset affect
your overall wellbeing.
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So make a promise to yourself.
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Make it your responsibility.
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Keep your attitude in gratitude,
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your mood positive and optimistic,
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and your energy high.
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