Stress Relief and Hot Yoga

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It takes place in a candlelit room.
Just 3 small windows for natural light, and 3 small candles.
I’ve figured out a very simple formula.
Less stress = less stress eating.
Hot yoga is one of the paths I have chosen to get there.
As I walk in, it feels just plain HOT! It’s the same 95 degrees and [...]

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Stress Eating Warning!

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Whenever I walk into the lab to have blood work done, there is a sign that reads
Unattended children will be given an expresso and a free puppy!
It makes me smile whenever I see it. Even though it’s only a small, handwritten sign, the message is loud and clear!
Your behavior has consequences!
So I wondered if we [...]

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The Dark Side of Cardio

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I used to love cardio exercise and have done a LOT of it in my lifetime. I was a (slow) long-distance runner and bike racer. I loved both the solitude of a long run alone and the camaraderie of a 50-mile bike ride with friends.
I just read a new report The Dark Side Of Cardio [...]

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Stress Eating and Hormones

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Research shows that 46% of Americans are less careful about what they eat when stress is high. People are also more likely to eat quickly and binge eat when stressed. Chemical messages governing what, when and how much you eat function less effectively when you’re under stress, making it more likely to overeat and harder [...]

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Are You Hungry For Something More Than Food?

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We use food for stress relief, and as a source of comfort and solace. But no matter how much you eat, it won’t bring more love, nurturance or acceptance into your life.
The more stress we feel, the more the felt need for a reward or a distraction in order to feel good – a way of [...]

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How To Handle Stressful Events Without Overeating

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Stressful events create anxiety. Stress related eating occurs when the urge to eat is triggered by anxiety. Your emotional brain takes over and you experience a strong desire to eat.
Anxiety and stress go together. Sometimes, it’s a build up of stressful events over time.
Sometimes, it’s one big event that causes you to lose your composure. It feels [...]

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Heartmath and Emotional Eating

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I just watched a webinar on how to stop emotional eating and stress eating from the folks at Heartmath. In a 6-week pilot study, their research showed:

5.2 lb. average weight reduction over 6 weeks of using the Heartmath stress reducer
Average waist size reduced by 2.1 inches
Average hip circumference reduced by 1.78 inches
Calmness significantly increased
Anger, resentfulness [...]

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Has Stress Eating Become A Habit?

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Has stress eating become a habit? Is it hard to stop stress eating once you start? I’ll bet you aren’t reaching for carrots! 
According to a recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research, just a few bites of a sweet treat may leave you yearning for more foods packed with sugar and fat.
Drexel University professor, [...]

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5 Ways To Stop Stress Eating and Build Resilience

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Stress drains your ability to pick yourself up after life lets you down unless you build stress resilience. Just as you take in nutritional food and transform it into energy, positive emotions transform into resiliency. People who are resilient tend to be able to take things in stride, choosing positive emotions and behaviors in the [...]

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Is Stress Eating Normal?

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When you become accustomed to chronic stress conditions, tension, worry and stress eating start to seem normal.
After all, stress is a shared experience and stress eating is a common response. Most people are operating with huge amounts of pressure and uncertainty.
It’s easy to feel as if you are too busy to deal with stress or [...]

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