• Emotional eating: Excess nervous energy can cause you to eat more than necessary.
• Eating "accessible" or fast food: When stressed, we often eat what is readily available, which is often unhealthy options—for example, eating fast-food...

With increased levels of cortisol, your body is supplied with glucose for energy, and your body signals the need for extra sugar.

The downside of eating sugar is that your body tends to store sugar, especially after stressful situations, as abdominal fat. ...

Cortisol slows down your metabolism, decreasing your ability to lose weight.

Researchers found that women who reported one or more stressors burned fewer calories than non-stressed women. Stressed women also had higher insulin levels, resulting in ...

• Make exercise a priority. It can reduce stress and regulate stress-related weight gain.
• Eat healthier comfort foods, such as air-popped popcorn.
• Practice mindful eating. Focus on what you're eating without distractions...