Usually during stress , there may be fluctuations in appetite. It could either be increased or decreased. Either way, this fluctuation creates an unhealthy pattern for the individual.
Loss/Reduced Appetite: When an appetite is reduced, the individual would normally begin to lose weight.
What to do:
1. Eat small amounts of your favourite foods at a time, and do that more often.
2. Consider eating more fruits and vegetables.
3. Drink enough fluids especially water; to keep the tissues well hydrated.
4. Reward yourself each time you are able to finish any amount you have taken.
5. Learn to relax and avoid any unhelpful thoughts and situations that could affect your appetite.
6. If weight loss continues and appetite has not improved, it will be necessary to seek for medical help.
Excessive/increased appetite: Some people tend to comfort eat during stress. This could result to excessive weight gains and could be dangerous to life and health of the individual.
What to do:
1. It will be a good idea to take as always enough fruits vegetables and fluid.
2. Replace the in between snacking and cravings with those.
3. Eat very little portions of meal at a given time.
4. Think towards increasing your outdoor activities.
5. Avoid late night eating.
6. Set a meal time table and be sure to adhere to such.
7. Think of more helpful ways to unwind.
8. Seek help and socialise more.
Other signs of stress
Disclaimer: The author in no way suggest that you take this as a replacement for medical treatment. And will not be responsible for your decisions. Always seek for medical help when in doubt.
TWO THINGS:Stress will lead to excessive eating or starvation,the reason being that stress can lead to depression which will eventually graduate to loss of appetite and in some cases there is high need for sugar,to be able to deal with the stress.
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