When life brings stress our healthy eating habits are often the first thing to suffer. Takeaway meals are very convenient after a hectic day and that cure-all-cuppa tastes so much better with biscuits. However, studies on middle-aged women in America have shown that not only does stress make you eat more but it also slows your metabolism. Read more about this here.

If you work in the fitness industry you will know that when your clients are stressed they are also likely to lack motivation for physical activity. Remind them that exercise is the best way to boost their mood and metabolism and if they keep healthy snacks to hand they will be less tempted by junk food.