When it comes down to it you can be trying to do everything right with exercise and food control areas but still lose the fight to work off belly fat if your stress and anxiety levels are too high.
The hormone cortisol helps to regulate blood pressure and carbohydrate metabolism. Stress and lack of sleep cause cortisol to increase glucose production in order to boost energy levels. This in turn causes increased appetite which feeds the increased glucose production. Once the body realizes that there is all this excess glucose in the blood stream it works to turn that 
glucose into fat, particularly fat that is stored in the belly region.
Here are a few tips for reducing stress and winning the battle to lose belly fat.
- Meditation or at least taking time to sit quietly and clear your mind.
- Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong and the like are great ways to burn some calories while de-stressing
- Sleep – How much is different for each person but make sure you are getting enough rest so that you are not sleepy and lethargic during the day.
- Take a break to de-stress when you feel it building instead of letting it bottle up and cause problems – Taking a walk, deep breathing, calling a friend, taking a hot bath, or writing in a journal are just a few ideas.
The fight to lose belly fat is not easy nor will the loss happen over night, but by following these tips to reduce stress in your life the battle should get a little easier. Eat right be healthy.
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