I read an article recently that introduced a few new studies that relate dieting, stress and binge eating. These new studies prove that there is a very realistic link.
Three aspects of behavior were tested motivation, anticipation and intake. The group of rats who were subjected to mild shocks (to simulate stress) and underfeeding- ran twice as fast and ate twice as much as rats that had experienced one or none of the above tactics. Both factors had to be present in order for the three behaviors to be intestified.
What does this tell us? Starving ourselves is not a productive or healthy way to lose weight. We are always under some type of stress (remember there is good stress) but when we add the component of not eating or attempting some type of extreme dieting we are only setting ourselves up for bindging later on.
What can you do? Eat at least 3 meals a day (but 5 small meals are optimal) with the caloric intake of now less than 1,200 calories including all the major food groups. Daily meditaion and exercise are always ways to control the stress factors that will inveitably enter your life.
Visit one of the trainers at Get Fit America for the perfect balance of diet, nutrition and exercise. With their expertise you will be on your way to having a productive and long lasting workout and health routine. There are weekly assessments and guidance that will keep you on target with your goals. GFA will give you the tools and confidence you need to keep your fitness and nutrition plan on course. Each client is given a specialized handbook with a tailored plan that is modified with each week of progress.
Come down to Get Fit America in Boca Raton, Florida- what have you got to lose? Just the weight!
