The animated film "Inside Out 2" hides the stress and fat! Doctors reveal 5 signs of "stress-induced obesity"

Since the release of the animated film "Inside Out 2", the global box office has exceeded the 1 billion US dollar mark. Doctors remind us that if we put the new emotion "Aggie" in Riley's mind into real life, the brain being controlled by anxiety for a long time will not only make people feel anxious, but it is also a major cause of obesity.

Obesity specialist and family physician Dr. Chi-man Yeung reminded that in the animated film "Inside Out 2", the most touching quote is "I don't know how to stop worrying. Maybe this is the price of growing up." In my past medical experience, I have encountered many cases of "stress obesity" due to anxiety, almost "3 out of 10".

In real life, stress is everywhere, such as academic anxiety during student days, anxiety during adolescence, anxiety about entering the workplace, anxiety about money, and anxiety about starting a family and career. These are all sources of stress. Dr. Yang Zhiwen shared that due to the stress of family and career, the snack cabinet at home was once filled with potato chips of various flavors, and she could eat 3 or 4 packets a day. It was not until I noticed that my clothes were becoming tighter and my family and friends reminded me that I was becoming irritable and sensitive that I started to break the bad habit of emotional eating. She changed her emotional outlet to housework and tidying up the house. “I feel relieved when I see all the dust has been swept away,” which allowed her emotions and body to gradually return to stability.

Dr. Yang Zhiwen shared: A 34-year-old man in the technology industry got married three years ago and soon became a new dad. He began to have happy dark circles under his eyes and had a happy family life. This year, I had double the good news. My performance at work was outstanding and I was promoted to department manager. I often had to hold video conferences with foreign manufacturers in the middle of the night. Under the condition of long-term lack of sleep, the adrenal function begins to become unbalanced. In terms of diet, the body always prioritizes the food that can be obtained first. Instant noodles, potato chips, and cola become supplies that quickly replenish physical strength. Under the combined pressure from both inside and outside, his weight increased by 20 kilograms within a year, and he was nicknamed "Bear Cub" by his colleagues.

Two reasons why stress makes you fat

Why does stress make people fat? Dr. Yang Zhiwen explained that there are two main reasons:

1. Long-term stress will stimulate the secretion of cortisol. High concentrations of cortisol will reduce the release of dopamine and affect the sensitivity of dopamine receptors, leading to a decrease in pleasure, which in turn increases the desire for high-fat and high-sugar foods that can release dopamine, forming a vicious circle.

2. Continuous stress can lead to long-term high blood sugar levels, prompting excessive secretion of insulin and increasing insulin resistance.

In response to the above case, Dr. Yang Zhiwen conducted intestinal function and hormone tests, used scientific data and dietary adjustments, and helped the patient find ways to relieve stress and reduce the impact of stress hormones. This technology industry worker, who was struggling with both family and career, lost 4% of her weight in a month and learned how to eat the right foods to protect her health.

There are 5 major signs of "stress obesity"

Dr. Yang Zhiwen reminds us that there are actually 5 major signs of "stress obesity":

Abdominal obesity

Body aches

Gastrointestinal disorders

Decreased sleep quality

Loss of appetite

Long-term stress will stimulate the secretion of cortisol. High concentrations of cortisol will reduce the release of dopamine and affect the sensitivity of dopamine receptors, leading to a decrease in pleasure, which in turn increases the desire for high-fat and high-sugar foods that can release dopamine, forming a vicious circle.

3 ways to relieve stress

When these symptoms occur, you can first try to develop interests to relieve stress and find an outlet for your anxiety. And how to find the lost Lele? Dr. Yang Zhiwen also provides 3 tips:

1.Supplement nutrients at the right time

It is important to supplement nutrients at the right time. For example, vitamins B6 and B12 are important coenzymes for converting tryptophan into the "happy hormone" serotonin.

**2. Cultivate interest in relieving stress

**You should develop interests that relieve stress, such as hiking, reading, etc.

3. Get enough sleep

Maintain adequate sleep to avoid a vicious cycle.

The price of growing up should not be the disappearance of happiness. Only by coexisting peacefully with various emotions and understanding the relationship between emotions and weight can we have a healthy and happy life.