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Life is stressful, and sometimes that stress can appear as a little extra weight around your stomach. Stress belly, or an increase in abdominal fat, is most likely not a serious medical condition but a sign that you’re over-stressed. [1] X Research source When you're stressed, cortisol levels rise and your appetite increases. In a prolonged period of stress your body stores cortisol in your stomach as fat as part of its fight-or-flight response. All bodies are beautiful, but we know that the extra weight can have you feeling a bit off, so we’ve compiled a list of ways you can get rid of stress belly.
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