The links between obesity and stress are shown by science.
Obesity is increasing rapidly throughout the world and has major consequences for the public well‑being. More than 1.9 billion adults were overweight and of these:-
- 650 million were obese
- 39% of men and 40% of women were overweight (Kim & Shin.,
2020)
- It is estimated that over 13% of the adult population of the world were obese.
- Throughout the world prevalence of obesity tripled
between 1975 and 2016 which is a very telling statistic!!
Whilst many often attribute being obese or overweight to simply how many calories you consume, it has now been shown that your stress levels also play their
part.
Evidence shows that stress causes obesity, especially when there is an increase in the levels of the stress hormone cortisol which plays a crucial role in the development of obesity. Cortisol redistributes the white adipose tissues to the area and increases the hunger pangs and craving for energy‑rich food like sugar and fat called comfort food (Fardet & Fève,. 2014).
In our modern society, the prevalence of obesity is linked with an increase in
the cortisol production which in turn increases chronic stress, intake of food with high sugar and fat
content and less sleep (Cohen & Janicki‑Deverts., 2009).
In chronic stress, there is a significant risk factor of excess weight gain or heart disease (Carroll et al., 2008). This kind of stress is observed when the body’s metabolism is not functioning properly during dieting. In general, blood pressure and heart rate are measured to examine the levels of chronic
stress. According to a study there is a relationship between chronic stress, food cravings, and body mass index (Chao et el., 2015).
Any of this sound familiar?
If so, my question to you is this:-
What are you doing about it?
Now I'm not here to shame or upset anybody.
But you have to know the truth, make a plan, and do something about it.
You have to
be aware of the science, but also how to overcome the real life challenges that increased weight loss and increased stress levels bring.
That's why Josiah Ojofeitimi will be talking you through his unbelievable personal journey of losing 100kg.
That's why Louise Carter will be giving advanced nutrition strategies to not only lose weight, but to counter the excess release of cortisol in your body based on her real life experience with thousands of
clients.
That's why Leanne Brown and Sophie Baines will be teaching you to access and work with your nervous system, utilising meditation, nutrition, and other strategies they use on their world class retreats.
Stress and Obesity are a huge problem for your health, wellbeing and performance in all areas of your life.
It's time to connect the dots between the two, then begin your personal reset, and get back to your
best.
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