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I have had a stressful year and put on weight without increase in food. can stress cause weight gain and how can i lose it?

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Exercise?: Did you happen to notice any decrease in physical activity or exercise? For many, the more stress there is, the less time/energy there is to focus on physical activity, and then weight gain occurs.

Answered 3/2/2015

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