I lose wieght when I stress? Healthy or not?

[Anonymous]

Is this normal? Around exam time? I lose my appetite but increase my exercise routine to de-stress and 1-2kg loss in a week..

[madmisskelly]

It happens. Your body is in fight or flight mode so your body is working harder.

If this is happening on a regular basis, you may need to speak with a doctor about ways to destress. Dramatic weight loss like this on a regular basis as well as regular stress is not good for your body.

[CrystalMinds]

I have this too. I could lose to 3-4 kilo's in like 2-3 weeks. My mind isn't set on eating, I have like knots in my stomach because I'm so stressed and I just can't eat that much. I gain it back after the exams so nothing wrong in my eyes.

[TheUglyOne]

The not eating part is probably not healthy. If you're gonna eat less, make sure what you eat are the very healthy foods and no junk food.

However increasing your exercise is always a good and healthy thing, and if you're overweight to begin with losing weight is almost always good.

[martyfellow]

Yes, normally people under stress, at lest short-term stress, don't eat. Long term, they start ot overeat, I think.

[Konnour]

Any weight change caused by stress is not normal - becoming weak, thin and fatigued is not any bit "healthier" than growing rolls all over.

[Megalove]

Fairly normal. 4 lbs in a week is alot, though. How long does this cycle last?

[xxjetaime]

Yea it's normal, it's cause you get really stressed out and you tend to eat less.

[Anonymous]

man, I wish I had your problem...

i tend to inhale every edible thing that is in front of my eyes when it's finals time, lol.