De-stress : Part 1-
There are tools/techniques that you can use to reduce stress (which reduces cortisol, that promotes belly and back fat).
1. Exercise- Exercise not only leads to higher energy levels, and a toned shape, but exercising releases endorphins. They lead to a more ‘blissful feeling’.
2. Organize your living/work space- A better managed environment leads to less time wasted looking for things and aids in a feeling of ease. Utilize a professional organizer if it’s really bad.
3. Sleep- The appetite stimulating hormone ghrelin, increases when you’re tired according you to crave sweet foods, the winter issue of Oxygen Magazine. I know from experiences that when I’m not sleeping well due to stress. I experience memory-loss and I am less patient when I am low on sleep.
4. Laugh- It helps raise your spirits and studies have shown that it promotes long-term good health.
Tomorrow, we will finish our list of ways to de-stressors, which will bring you increased energy and strength.
Sunday 08/14/11- Workout Diary:
Stretch DVD- 45 minutes
ab DVD- 15 minutes
Sunday 08/14/11- Eating Diary:
7 am- 4 egg whites (67 cal)
2 oz. oatmeal ( dry weight, cinnamon) (221 cal)
11 am- protein shake (160 cal)
2 p.m.- 5 oz halibut (144 cal)
3 oz brown rice ( 101 cal)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed) (88 cal)
1/2 tsp uda or flax oil ( 65 cal)
6 p.m.-
1 glass pinot noir (100 cal)
5 oz salmon marinated in o.j, honey and lite soy sauce (249 cal)
1 cup grilled zuchinni, mushrooms, yellow squash, 1/2 oz. fat free feta (124 cal)
1/2 cup cooked barley, chicken broth, onions, pine nuts (128 cal)
8 p.m
Marshmallow smores with my kids (289 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES: 1738
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