Masters of Health Magazine March 2020 | Page 40

Winning the War

on PTSD:

FAT CHANCE OF LOSING WEIGHT WHEN STRESSED

By Dr. Jamie Turndorf, PhD

Are you feeling stressed out?

You’re not alone!

Stress is epidemic in our modern world.

And, of course, stress and anxiety are hallmarks of PTSD.

Does this sound familiar?

As you get dressed, you notice that your clothing is tight around the waist.

How can this be possible?

You’ve changed nothing in your diet or physical activity patterns, but you are definitely heavier.

Of course, the weight gain stresses you out even more…

And low and behold, you gain even more weight.

What the heck is going on?