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Stress affects fat storage on a body. Both the person who looses their appetite when experiencing stress and the person who over-eats when stressed, will still store fat around the middle.
The hormone cortisol is responsible for this happening. When cortisol is released by stress, the body responds by protecting vital organs. In times of food scarcity, the body will respond in the same why.
What happens when fat is stored in the middle:
- Energy is stored
- Vital organs are protected
- Fat is readily available to burn
Stress can trigger over-eating and then there is more fat to store. When a person under stress releases adrenaline, which is a strong appetite suppressant, the body becomes deficient and to protect itself will start to store fat around the vital organs.
Exercise is a more valuable component in weight loss for people who lead stressful lives. Exercise will provide the duel benefit of burning calories and reducing stress. During exercise, a hormone is released that relaxes and gives a feeling of wellbeing. Simply having an effective way to deal with stress in a healthy way may be the boost you need on the road to reach optimal weight.
Tags: cortisol, exercise, fat storage, Weight loss
Maintaining optimal weight means more than a balance between exercise and calories. Hormonal balance also is necessary. The influence of testosterone in initial studies, show the effect different in males and females. Obese men (20% or more over maximum optimal weight) tend to have declined testosterone levels. Testosterone levels can be equel to a man 10 years their senior. Low testosterone levels affect sex drive and energy levels. In obese girls (25% or more over maximum optimal weight) going through puberty, they have testosterone levels 2-9 times higher than their thinner peers do. The high testosterone can impair their reproduction health and cause unwanted hair growth.
Tags: hormones, Testosterone, Weight loss