Because warm weather means 'shorts weather', and because stress and weight are linked in several ways, this blog is devoted to fitness (just in time for summer)! Here are some resources on how to manage stress-induced cravings, how to relieve stress while getting fit, and more.Stress Eating Resources From Elizabeth Scott:
Take The Stress and Weight Gain Test
Stress can contribute to weight gain in several ways. If you're having
trouble with your weight and wonder what role stress may be playing, or if
you just want information and resources for healthy change, this is the quiz
for you! The following 10 questions are each designed to help you assess a
different aspect of your lifestyle to determine if you may benefit from some
simple changes that can help you keep your weight under control when you're
stressed. At the end of the quiz, you'll find resources that pertain to your
specific situation.
What Causes Emotional Eating?
Even if we know what we're supposed to be eating, there are additional
factors that influence how much and what type of food we consume. One of
these factors is stress, which is linked to increased emotional eating.
Emotional eating has many causes. Learn about the main reasons--besides
hunger--that stressed people eat, and find resources to stop emotional
eating.
How To Stop Emotional Eating
As anyone who's watching their weight will tell you, hunger is just one of
many reasons that people eat. If you're an emotional eater, you may find
yourself eating to deal with uncomfortable emotions, using food as a reward
when you're happy, and craving sweets or unhealthy snacks when stressed.
This article can help you to cut down emotional eating and develop healthier
eating habits--even when stressed!
Diet Tips For The Stressed
Despite best intentions, many people find themselves falling short of their diet ideals due to various 'diet traps', or factors that may sneak in and sabotage a healthy diet. The following diet tips can help you to combat some of the main diet traps people encounter, and maintain a healthy diet that keeps you feeling great.
Fit Exercise Into an Already-Busy Life
Are you convinced that you need to fit more exercise into your life, but are finding it difficult to fit into an already-packed schedule? You're in good company. Here are some solutions for managing this very common problem.
Healthy Diet Resources From About.com
Do you find yourself being affected by stress and seeing it in your eating patterns? Do you tend to crave the saltier, and desserts? Have you found tips for getting past emotional eating and lack of time for exercise in whatever form that can take for you? Share your story in the comments. ........................................................................... Join The Conversation or Get More Information: Facebook - Twitter - Newsletter - Bio - More Options ...........................................................................
From your experience with diet, what correlations have you found between effectively mananging one’s stress and diet?
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