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Cortisol
So, after seeing a therapist regarding a recent diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder and depression, I have learned a lot about my body chemistry. To sum it up, stress of any kind triggers cortisol production in your body. With my recent diagnosis, I have discovered my body is flooded with this horrible hormone. Is…
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Working off Shifts
I have noticed as I work my 12 hour shift that my schedule and regulated breaks are not allowing me a normal eating schedule. Of course what is normal about eating lunch at 11:00 PM? I find myself getting the right amount of calories, but sometimes it happens with one less meal in that 16 hour period. I can find no way to…
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Surprised Already!
Well, I have been on this website for almost 30 minutes and already I am encouraged and excited about making healthy lifestyle choices. I have been around the block when dieting or 'changing my lifestyle' so I know it can be done. My life took a drastic change about 4 years ago and I fell off the wagon big time. My husband…
