Exercise MYTH #15: Stress speeds up the metabolism and burns more fat

 The Colonel says:

The TRUTH: Stress causes the body to burn fat slower and may result in increased fat retention.

 Author: Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/myths-lies-and-propaganda-about-exercise-2066565.html

And I say, that's one more reason to treat yourself right!  (And if you don't, nobody will...)