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Stress & Weight Gain, the Diet ConnectionNext time that you find yourself locked inside a stressful situation, take note of what you eat. Food is naturally comforting to the body; if we didn't enjoy eating, we simply wouldn't exist unless we were willing to force feed ourselves. Because food is comforting, and generally a pleasant experience, during times of stress we seek those things in life that give us enjoyment, comfort and contribute to a pleasant experience - such as our favorite music, video or foods. If you find that you've picked up unwanted weight, it may indeed be attributed to stress. The baby cries, and we grab a goody. The phone rings and we discover than half of our family is in the middle of a feud, and we pick up another goody. We may not even be experiencing a moment of hunger. We may not care if we are hungry or not; we are just seeking comfort and something that will associate us with a pleasant experience in life. Keying in on stress and impulsive eating can definitely assist in weight loss - so give it a whirl!
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