Support Center: Stress and Weight
Chronic stress and the hormone, cortisol, can slow your metabolism and make dieting difficult.
People experiencing chronic stress tend to crave more fatty, salty and sugary foods, which lead to increased weight gain.
Prolonged stress can alter your blood sugar levels and cause conditions like hyperglycemia, which can ultimately lead to diabetes. Higher levels of stress are linked to greater levels of abdominal fat, which is linked with greater health risks than fat stored in other areas of the body.