Dealing with stress

frida001
frida001 Posts: 437 Member
in Motivation and Support
How do you stop yourself from stress eating or having that relaxing cocktail?

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  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,129 Member
    I try not to keep foods that I can't control my intake of in the house. If I am stressed I will make an effort to do some exercise, a walk or a run to get me out and about and keep me away from the kitchen.
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,532 Member
    Go on YouTube and search relaxation. Try a guided meditation. Try yoga. Try relaxing music.

    Seems like at least half the world is trying to relax.
  • frida001
    frida001 Posts: 437 Member
    88olds wrote: »
    Go on YouTube and search relaxation. Try a guided meditation. Try yoga. Try relaxing music.

    Seems like at least half the world is trying to relax.

    That's interesting - I just heard that we in the western world are healthier, wealthier, and have more liberties than our predecessors, yet we have an epidemic (20% increase) in depression and anxiety.

    I found 3 minute videos on mindful meditation. I'll try that. Thank you.
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    Actually, I plan my calorie intake to allow a glass of wine in the evening. Taking a walk outside before dinner helps, too. It de-stresses me and helps with sleep.
  • daraalt
    daraalt Posts: 30 Member
    LAUGH! the best way to get rid of stress. and then when you reduce stress, you reduce cortisol which causes weight gain. find funny videos or funny movie or just fake laugh until you really laugh. works every time.

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