5. Comparison to others
‘Comparison is the thief of joy, and in today’s social media obsessed age it’s all-too-easy to fall prey to comparison envy. Newsflash: you’re watching everyone else’s highlight reels and only seeing what they want you to see. Focus on your own progress and shut out eternal distraction. You are unique, so do what works for you.’
6. Stress
Are you constantly under the pump? Do you find that you worry a lot? Or maybe you just find that despite your best efforts to plan ahead, that unexpected emergencies keep popping up that you are forced to respond to.
You may not know that stress can affect your weight. When you are stressed, your body releases the hormone cortisol. The result is higher levels of insulin circulating in your system, which in turn causes those blood sugar crashes which get you craving sweet or fatty foods, and overeating.
While there is only so much you can do to prevent life intruding on your day, you can however manage the way you respond to stressful situations. Techniques like taking ten long deep breaths, meditating for 10-15 mins, exercising daily in some way, listening to soothing music, and getting out in nature can all help decrease cortisol.
Recommended Read: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Weight-Loss!
