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Reduce Weight Safely

Reducing Body Weight Safely

If it’s your goal to reduce your body weight / body fat percentage it is important that you don’t shock your body by going on a ‘crash diet’ as this could have implications on your health. Here’s how to reduce your body weight safely. 

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What is Stress?

Stress is the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts. Even positive life changes such as a promotion, a mortgage, or the birth of a child produce stress.

What Causes Stress?

Stress is usually a reaction to mental or emotional pressure. It’s often related to feelings like you’re losing control over something, but sometimes there’s no obvious cause. When you’re feeling anxious or scared, your body releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. 

What are the Effects of Stress

Stress can affect all aspects of your life, including your emotions, behaviors, thinking ability, and physical health. No part of the body is immune. But, because people handle stress differently, symptoms of stress can vary. Symptoms can be vague and may be the same as those caused by medical conditions. So it is important to discuss them with your doctor. You may experience any of the following symptoms of stress.

  • Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody.
  • Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control or need to take control.
  • Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your mind
  • Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
  • Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or sweaty hands and feet
  • Low Energy
  • Aches, pains, and tense muscles

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