Adrenal Fatigue and Weight Gain

Adrenal fatigue can create a hormonal imbalance that can lead to weight gain. But how does this happen? When you are under stress, the adrenal glands release cortisol, and this increases blood-sugar levels, there by creating the energy needed to respond to stressful situations. So far, so good; this response is healthy in the short term.
When the causes of stress are continuous, elevated cortisol levels can create higher insulin resistance, and this can lead to type 2 diabetes. Aside from increasing the risk of diabetes, insulin resistance can make you feel hungry, and of course, that may result in overeating and weight gain.
Elevated Cortisol 
The elevated cortisol levels that occur in the first phase of adrenal fatigue also slow down the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. In turn, this affects thyroid function and metabolism, causing you to feel constantly tired. To counter this, a typical response is to overload on high-sugar foods and carbs, again causing weight problems. Also, high cortisol and blood-sugar levels encourage fat storage in the abdomen. Various studies link elevated cortisol levels to increases in visceral fat (aka belly fat), even in people who are otherwise slim.
Too Little Cortisol
Just as too much cortisol can cause exhaustion, so can too little. During the final phases of adrenal fatigue, the adrenals no longer produce sufficient cortisol to fire the body up under stress, and blood-sugar levels drop. Extreme tiredness kicks in, and the vicious cycle of unhealthy eating or caffeine consumption continues.
As with most weight-gain problems, the solution is not to skip meals and diet excessively, but to eat healthily instead. Under eating will only make you tired, fuel stress and add to the problem. A balanced diet is vital. To fight adrenal fatigue, try supplementing with products similar to Restore that contains various adaptogens and vitamins such as chinese hawthorn, ashwagandha, schisandra, vitamin B5, B6 and C to name a few.
Winning Strategies 
Then lastly we must start to include relaxation strategies. Numerous stress-relief techniques are proven to help with adrenal fatigue. These include physical activity, meditation, deep-breathing exercises, tapping (EFT) and listening to restful music.
Remember to always consult a medical doctor with any chronic fatigue or stress-related problems.  Daily stress care should be a priority not only for weight management but for our overall health and wellness.