Janey Holliday, founder of Fit for a Princess, explains how stress makes you gain weight.
“Cortisol, the hormone released in response to stress, encourages the body to release blood sugar into the bloodstream to give us energy for the ‘fight or flight’ response. If we use this energy to get away from a physical danger, there is little chance for this sugar to be stored as fat, but if it is released repeatedly through stress, the increased blood sugar will be ultimately stored as fat.
The female hormone oestrogen causes fat to be stored around the pelvic region anyway, so getting stressed makes matters worse. Try to stay calm – a few drops of lavender oil in your bath or a cup of camomile tea should help.”
Here are some more great tips to reduce stress: