Stress Check

• Do you feel guilty when relaxing?
• Do you have a persistent need for recognition or achievement?
• Are you unclear about your goals in life?
• Are you especially competitive?
• Do you work harder than most people?
• Do you easily get angry?
• Do you often do two or three tasks simultaneously?
• Do you get impatient if people or things hold you up?
• Do you have difficulty getting to sleep, sleep restlessly, or wake up with your mind racing?

    If you've answered yes to several of these questions then you may be running on adrenaline. Different levels of stress or pressure do suit different people however if you're looking to lose weight it's useful to know how constantly raised levels of adrenaline affect your metabolism.