Stress, eating, and the working boy

The stressful day I had today  inspired me to post about stress and eating.  Since I have read watched alot a little about stress and it’s relationship to obesity, I thought I would pose the question:  Is there really a relationship to stress and obesity other than impulse, habit, and choice of food?

I am sure there is a stress hormone(s), but is this something you can take a pill to counteract the effects?

Talk amongst yourselves-

My name is Don, and I am a fat bastard

That is how they start out the meeting at AA right?  Seems appropriate, you can’t make any progress until you admit you have a problem.

My problem?  I weigh around 100 pounds more than I should, according to many guidelines.  I feel like I would be happy dropping about 60 pounds, maybe even live a few years longer.  So I am hoping to start changing my lifestyle this week.  I intend on making good on the promises I have made to my wife.