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Stress and Weight
Hmmm....other factors
By now it has become clear...there is an association between stress and weight. It is the complex interaction and increase in cortisol, one of our stress hormones.
So, it makes logical sense....work to decrease the stress.
Stress can cause you to gain weight...and also stress can cause you to hold onto unneeded weight.
So, the logical solution...learn how to decrease your stress.
Hypnosis can do this in so many ways.
--Learning relaxation techniques
--Learning stress reduction techniques
--Taking time for yourself every day.
Keep thinking about it, and it will become true !
Walking and Exercise
Oh, the benefits
We basically have been snowed in for a week. This means I haven't been able to get to my water fitness class and spend time walking and talking with my friends...my MWF exercise plan.
So, I have been walking every day for my exercise, and the snow has been beautiful, and invigorating. . I put on my tape player and walk and walk. I have great things that cover my shoes that are called YakTrax.
They fit over your shoes and are great when its slippery. I don't like heavy boots, and these suffice over my tennis shoes.
The snow is invigorating and refreshing. I come home very energized and comfortable. Then off to a warm shower and into warm snuggle clothes.
It is quite a contrast to water fitness, but then I can't even get out of my driveway to go.
In any event, daily exercise is good, and feels good.
And, so many wonderful benefits !
Addictions
Do overweight folks have a food addiction ??
I have heard this line so many times, and in fact there are books and programs that treat weight release as an addiction, and I am not so sure I agree.
Mindless eating...yes, we all do mindless eating. You know, that is eat when you don't think about it...or eat way too much of something you like very much (or even don't like), So, if mindless eating is an addiction, we all do it. Or at leat most of us.
The other issue with food is...we need food to survive ! Addictions are usually something that are harmful to us in the long run. Smoking, alcohol, and substances come to mind, along with gambling and sometimes certain sports.
But, we need to eat food !
I believe it is more about making healthy food choices, and learning what foods are good for us...and eating foods in small quantities, and eating carefully.
So, don't punish yourself for making those food choices. Realize it is always a choice...and you can choose otherwise. No food is forbidden, but you can choose to avoid it, or choose to allow yourself to have it. You are powerful and confident !!
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