Stress affecting losses?

[Il_Dago]

How much can stress affect fat loss? I'm not talking about that one pill on TV that says "You're fat because of stress hormones!" I'm talking about stress inducing a plateau in weight loss. I've been bouncing off the walls at work the last two weeks and my losses have slowed considerably. Is this just coincidence and I happened to hit a plateau at the same time things at work picked up? Am I being too impatient in my time frame? Can outside stress factors really influence weight loss?

[Eileen]

More likely that your work shedule is cutting into your meal planning and gym time.

Long term stress can affect weight loss, but you are talking about long term, maybe a chonically ill partner or parent, not end of month accounts.

[Il_Dago]

You're probably right. I know it's cut into my sleep hours, which will have negative effects. After I read your reply, I checked my food/workout log. My meal planning has remained within boundaries (How I managed that, I have no clue. I think this forum is a good influence on me ), but I have been much more haphazard in my workouts lately. Thanks!

[Officer_Iron]

Stress can affect a lot of things. It might be indirectly affecting you in ways you don't typically think about. Hopefully you will get past it soon.


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