The more angry you are, the fatter you get! To fight emotional obesity at the end of the year, try these 4 tips

As we approach the end of the year, the number of obese people seeking medical treatment has been increasing significantly. The weight loss clinic found that the number of patients with "emotional obesity" increased significantly. Doctors pointed out that emotional obesity can be said to be an alternative annual leave syndrome. Patients often suffer from stress-induced insomnia and overeat because they feel hungry, thus gaining weight rapidly.

Liu Boen, executive director of the Taiwan Obesity Prevention and Health Education Association and a weight loss specialist, pointed out that generally speaking, people who are often stressed, angry, and have a stubborn personality are more likely to become obese. It is mainly due to emotional fluctuations, which cause the pituitary gland to change. The alpha value of the hypothalamus becomes higher, which reduces hunger and increases satiety. If you are not full, you cannot sleep well, so you have to eat all the time, which will cause greater emotional fluctuations. In severe cases, it will lead to abnormal eating behavior.

Emotional obesity, abnormal eating behavior

The result of non-stop eating is constant weight gain. The stress caused by negative emotions may also affect the quality of sleep. When there is a lack of sleep, the secretion of leptin decreases, and the function of suppressing appetite is insufficient, which will make people want to eat more. At the same time, ghrelin, which promotes appetite, will make you feel hungry, and the desire to eat will be multiplied. In addition, the more time you are awake, the more you will eat, which will lead to a vicious circle.

The study also found that when people suffer from emotional obesity, they will wolf down even the healthiest food, a behavior that can lead to overeating and obesity. Therefore, it is recommended to slow down the speed of eating, carefully savor every bite of food in your mouth, and pay attention to whether you are full. This may help you eat less and reduce the risk of obesity.

New Year's syndrome: eating out of control

Dr. Liu Boen emphasized that the Spring Festival holiday is about to begin. In the joyful atmosphere of the New Year, a group of people are experiencing "New Year syndrome" symptoms such as depression, difficulty breathing, and insomnia due to economic or family pressures. At this time, special attention should be paid to emotional obesity, so it is important to change your lifestyle habits and emotions.

At the same time, since the Spring Festival is a good time for families to reunite around the fire, with meals full of fish and meat, people often unconsciously eat too many snacks and high-calorie foods. In addition, the weather is cold, people tend to watch TV or play cards at home, and reduce the opportunities for outdoor activities. Excessive heat accumulation in the body can easily cause obesity problems, so diet control cannot be neglected.

4 tips to fight emotional obesity

1. Practice Meditation:

Spend 10 to 15 minutes every day to relax and imagine positive things. This will help you focus and deal with stress more easily.

2. Simple Life:

When facing various pressures, sometimes it is important to start with small things around you, build up self-confidence step by step, and break big things into small things to do. This can also reduce the burden in your heart and make life simple.

3. Positive thinking:

Moderate pressure can sometimes help people see their own shortcomings and make improvements. Therefore, if you stop thinking negatively and try to think positively, the problem can be solved.

4. Lots of activities:

After get off work and on holidays, you can choose more fulfilling activities, such as going out for an outing with your family, or making handmade cards and accessories to give to friends. This lifestyle can not only soothe your mood, but also avoid eating all the time.