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Stress equals weight gain?

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I am so beyond stressed! I am following my diet and exercise but I have lost control of my emotions and composure. There is just so much going on lately and Christmas will be here before we know it. I feel so overwhelmed by everything. Looking through some of the other topics, I see that several other people are having troubles as well. I've heard so much about how stress can actually cause you to gain weight, and that is the last thing I need right now. I need some ideas to help out with the stress so that I can stay focused on changing my lifestyle. Maybe we could all list some tips to fight stress and to help all of us get through the difficult times.
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Its true stress can lead to weight gain. And this is the time of year for it. I try to go to the gym and work it of my mind or last night i went tanning and that really did help. Ofcourse you cant ignore what is stressing you though either. Good Luck
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Foot soaking :)
I got a cheap little bubbling "foot spa" from target a few years ago and it's been invaluable. When I really feel like I'm going to explode, I make a cup of hot tea, fill the foot bath up with warm/hot water and just sit & soak for a bit, follow it up with some foot lotion and slipper socks.

It's easier to do anything when my feet feel good.. and the soaking bit, if nothing else, just forces me to sit still and not move at all or try to do anything for 10-20 minutes.. which in itself is very relaxing :)
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I fgind that if I set some time for personal reflection, it helps me to fas things better. I ask myself questions to reflect what is going on inside of me. Questions I ask are for the purpose seeing if I am responding out selfishness or self-centered protection. For me, most of my stress is self-induced. I bring it on myself. When dark emotions come upon me, I want to look inside. Our emotions are like the engine light on the dashboard of a car. When the oil light comes on, I need to look beneath the hood and check out what is going on. The same is with my emotions. Just some thoughts.
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I have heard a lot about the stress factor too. Lord knows most people can identify. I read. That is my stress reducer. And it is twice as effective if you do it in a hot bath. Heaven :) Reading clears my mind of other thoughts because you get into the story.
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Meditating or going to the gym is a sure fire stress buster for me these days.
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One thing that really helps me is the sound of water. In the summer I sometimes go to the lake and just listen to the waves.This time of year I use a cd with ocean sounds. Thanks for the reminder, I've been stressed out and haven't be taking my own advice!
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