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It can push weight down or up, depending on the person and the timing.
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Adrenaline puts digestion on hold, so appetite drops.
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Higher cortisol and poor sleep often raise cravings.
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Lost over 5% without trying? Check in with a clinician.
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Regular meals, short walks, steady sleep, slow breaths.
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Call or text 988 if stress turns into crisis.
Stress can make some people lose weight and others gain. How stress hormones affect appetite, when weight loss is a red flag, and calm habits that help.
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