With the holidays quickly approaching people are planning big elaborate meals, shopping trips and trying to squeeze everything into short amounts of time. Stress comes easily, especially during the holidays... financial, time, weight, health... Everything starts spinning like you're on a merry go round and can't get off... What are you going to do this year to not get … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesday – tips on handling holiday stress
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Compulsive eating when stressed
Studies have shown that one of the most common reactions to stress is compulsive eating. When you’re feeling stressed, worried, anxious do you grab something to eat? This isn’t the healthiest way to deal with your feelings of stress. Instead, during temporary weakness and desire to eat compulsively, try picking up the phone and talking to a friend, take the dog … [Read more...] about Compulsive eating when stressed