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3. MANAGE YOUR STRESS. Stress eating is a real thing, and there’s a science behind that: Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, whets a person’s appetite for sugary, fatty foods. They are a quick dopamine fix. This is why French fries, ice cream, sweets, and pizza, among others are known as comfort food – they serve as the primary emotional coping mechanism of the stressed, upset, lonely, angry, and exhausted. Overeating never does anything but leave you stuck in an unhealthy, never-ending cycle. And this would definitely not help your weight-loss journey. Instead, divert your attention to another activity that will help you manage your stress. Try new hobbies, engage in sports (they make your body release endorphins, which in turn will make you feel great!), listen to music, or hang out with friends. Finding an emotional outlet beyond the kitchen might be difficult at first, but it is not impossible.
Try new hobbies, engage in sports (they make your body release endorphins, which make you feel great!), listen to music, or hang out with friends.