Stress can prevent you from keeping a healthy weight.

• 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 instead o...

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

• 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 suc...