Reduce stress & take control of your life by Sandeep Mall
You are under stress all the time. Too much stress will make you feel overwhelmed, and this is when you’ll start to forget your healthy eating strategy and fitness regime.
The result is likely to be weight gain. But, high levels of stress can also lead to other issues:
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Diabetes
Reduced Sex Drive
Headaches – often caused by your muscles being tense all the time.
Hyperventilation
Stomach Ulcers & Other Issues
Stress may have the ability to save your life, but too much is seriously bad for your health.
Relieving Stress Through Fitness:
Exercise is an excellent way of improving your cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and of course, burning fat to lose weight.
But exercise also helps you to relieve your stress. The great thing is that it can be any exercise!
Exercise Releases Endorphins
When you undertake any physical activity, your body will produce more endorphins. These are the chemicals that make you feel good and the reason why you feel so positive after exercise.
If you feel good, you’re not likely to be stressed anymore, so even a quick workout can help.
Exercise Builds Confidence
Exercise helps you to shed weight and feel more confident in your body as well as with dealing with difficult situations. You’ll trust your judgment more, and be better able to handle stressful situations, which will reduce your overall stress levels.
Exercise Removes Tension
As soon as you focus on exercising, you’ll forget about the stress of your other situations. Your mind will be clearer, and your tension levels will decrease.
You’ll find that it’s much easier to focus on what’s important and forget about the stress.
Reducing your stress level requires few lifestyle changes and if you combine this will healthy eating and exercises, you will become a new person. And always seek help – from family friends or professionals.
