Overwork is also called stress obesity, and each of us will face stress in life. Under the influence of this pressure, staying up late becomes the norm and the quality of sleep begins to deteriorate. At this time, we often use a lot of high-sugar and high-calorie foods to counter this pressure. For example, when we stay up late, we will want to drink more coffee, and when we are tired, we will want to eat some desserts to increase our happiness. Then these behaviors may lead to an increase in cortisol in our bodies.

Cortisol is a stress hormone. It will direct the body to decompose sugar, fat and protein, adjust the proportion and control when to decompose. It can not only bring fat into muscles in the form of triglycerides, but also break down muscles and convert them into sugar to provide energy for the body.

Sustained high levels of cortisol are almost devastating for weight loss.

1. Store stubborn fat

More dangerous than body fat, too high cortisol can also differentiate visceral fat cells and increase the number of cells, leading to centripetal obesity (becoming an apple-shaped body).

2. Accelerate muscle decomposition

Cortisol is a catabolic hormone. At high level, glycogen, fat and muscle will be decomposed, but the decomposition effect on muscle is greater.

3. Stimulate appetite, especially for carbohydrates.

Cortisol has a great influence on glucose metabolism. Being in a state of stress and unhappiness for a long time will not only lead to excessive adrenaline, but also increase the desire for sugar.

In order to control cortisol hormone, it is necessary to have a reasonable diet and effectively control foods with high sugar and high calorie. Eat less sweets and more vegetables. The staple food can be low-carbon water and high-protein food. Friends who love coffee choose tea instead.