Stress, Depression, and Weight Gain
A recent study showed how those with higher levels of stress and depression were less likely to work 
out.
The research study showed that their anxiety, stress, and depression led to less confidence in their ability to get into an exercise program. As a result, the adults in the study were more likely to gain weight and have a more difficult time losing it.
I can tell you from my personal experience as a body transformation coach that everyone who attempts to lose weight is stressed and has anxiety about their weight and how they look. However, the people who make a commitment to themselves and their supporters end up successfully losing weight in the end.
That means even when they don’t feel like exercising they still get themselves up and working out because they have made the decision to stick it out even if they’re not confident they will succeed. Plus, you’d be amazed at how much better you feel after your workout once you got those endorphins pumping!
The bottom line is that everyone has bad days and lacks confidence at times, but each of us has to take care of our body and not let those bad days turn into weeks…
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, May Issue
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Posted by: D.Trotter | May 21, 2009 1:08:28 PM
Thanks alot for the information. Really appreciate it. I've Subscribed to your RSS feed for Further updated.
I myself have been suffering from anxiety and just recently had a setback like you and am slowly recovering again.
It's very weird to read your descriptions of morning anxiety and lack of appetite even when only having lunch with family or friends as this is something I am too familiar with and often thought to myself if I was the only one who was going through stuff like this.
Best Regards,
Debra@Anxiety Cures
Posted by: Skinnyguy | Dec 2, 2008 1:50:21 PM
A couple of thought regarding depression and weight loss: I went through a very bad divorce two years ago and put on a huge amount of weight. It was not until I realized the huge connection to depression and weight gain that I know I needed to do something so I could experience something happy along with weight loss. I got myself a little mp3 player, loaded it up with great tunes and started walking. The "pick-up" I got was huge! My entire outlook changed, literally almost overnight. I have also tried a few weight loss programs, which have been very successful. I am so much happier, and my exercise regime has got everything to do with it.
http://www.EasyFatLossSite.com
Posted by: Becky | Nov 26, 2008 2:40:52 AM
Thanks (RUNNINGANDNUTRITION). It gets overwhelming to hear that you have to work out for at least 30-40 min. per day. It is encouraging to hear that 10 minutes will suffice. I have been dealing with depression for quite sometime now. However, I do have to say to say that things are getting easier. I have been trying to eat better, and apply Randy Wysong's advice from his book "Living Life As If Thinking Matters." I am now going to start the exercise part of my plan and will walk 10 minutes a night- thanks for the help.
http://www.asifthinkingmatters.com
Posted by: RunningAndNutrition.com | Nov 22, 2008 2:48:07 PM
Those with higher levels of stress can benefit the most from any type of exercise. It can take only a small amount of time to get in a workout and relieve some symptoms of stress at the same time. It doesn't even have to be a full-on exercise program, just something as simple as going for a 10-minute walk in the evening.
