Comments on Cranky Fitness: Gut Check

am absolutely a stress eater! I gained more weight...

2009-10-16T21:07:23.123-04:00

am absolutely a stress eater! I gained more weight in the week after my vacation than I did during the 2 1/2 weeks I was away!

how do i deal with stress during the holidays? I run away. to Rome during the jewish new year - to madrid during xmas/new year's....haven't quite figured out a good escape for thanksgiving....

It's not the mocha lattes after all?! Just kidding...

2009-10-16T13:52:27.469-04:00

It's not the mocha lattes after all?! Just kidding. Great post. Releasing stress is easiest with exercise, you've heard the rant but just stretching every day makes a difference. I stretch in my car, at my desk and I get down on the yoga mat from 10 - 50 minutes every day. I don't like to suffer! It's a life saver too, as yoga moves the stress hormones out of the body and opens you up to greater possibilities. Congratulations again on the article, Elaine Masters, RYT
Twitter:@dtygal, http://www.DrivetimeYoga.com

guess i have low stress *grips her lil mommy apron...

2009-10-16T12:04:10.073-04:00

guess i have low stress *grips her lil mommy apron belly* LOL

i'm gonna use that as an excuse now! hahaha

i believe it. i just wish there was some magical p...

2009-10-16T01:00:47.594-04:00

i believe it. i just wish there was some magical potion that would get rid of stress (but didn't have other side effects).

Yoga and meditation :) At least, if I ever get the...

2009-10-15T18:23:32.121-04:00

Yoga and meditation :) At least, if I ever get the time ;)

typed a rant. deleted :) just know Im here....

2009-10-15T16:27:22.736-04:00

typed a rant.

deleted :)

just know Im here....

Ah yes, stress. The UNFRIEND. I am sure that the s...

2009-10-15T14:58:46.454-04:00

Ah yes, stress. The UNFRIEND. I am sure that the stress of my news job did not help the issues I had in my first pregnancy, and in that way, stress can be devastating. Bad, stress, BAD! For so many reasons. I try to sweat it all out and I plan to destress myself during the holidays by being done with whatever by December 5th and not a day later. I'm sick of being last-minute nelly!

Oh - so many great comments today! Nic: I'm inc...

2009-10-15T13:28:46.062-04:00

Oh - so many great comments today!
Nic: I'm incredibly jealous but loving your idea.
Jodi: I'm with you on the deep, deep breathing. I think I inhaled a cat.
Cert.Fit: A.M. time to yourself is wonderful and sets a good tone for the rest of the day. I love how quiet the house is.
POD: The holidays should SO be about being together instead of the crazy food/shopping thing.

I think POD has the right idea about not making th...

2009-10-15T12:33:09.876-04:00

I think POD has the right idea about not making the holidays revolve entirely around food. My hubby and I like to take the kids hiking on the holidays, and we're lucky enough to live in a climate that allows for that.
My in-laws are also pretty mellow about holiday meals. We cook, we eat, we wash dishes, and everyone enjoys. (OK, maybe not the cleaning-up part, but with so many people around, it gets doen quickly, lol!)
Personally, I try not to worry about putting weight on over the holidays. I eat a little of all the stuff I like, and stay active. If I don't stress over it, I don't gain weight.

For me the holidays are less stressful than the re...

2009-10-15T11:28:45.516-04:00

For me the holidays are less stressful than the rest of my life. I don't live close enough to any relatives to have to deal with that part of the equation unless someone is traveling and no one wants to so YAY to long distance families. The part of this season that WILL be stressful is money. My husband has been laid off since last January, and still has not found work. Money is tighter than tight and that makes it hard to relax and just BE, family or no family. So I am looking for inexpensive ways to enjoy the season and be less stressed.

Last year was the first year in my personal histor...

2009-10-15T11:13:41.331-04:00

Last year was the first year in my personal history that I did not gain any weight and I think one reason was my sister got WLS in November. We decided to stop making the holidays about food. And the other thing I was doing was reading tons of fitness blogs.

Lately though, I've had some stress and it dunlapped over my belt.

I've always had a thing with butt fat, not belly f...

2009-10-15T10:55:15.069-04:00

I've always had a thing with butt fat, not belly fat. I am glad to know know it's better for me...kind of...sort of...maybe?
I try and destress when I can. I've found having my iPod to get lost in music during bits of solitary time on the bus/walking/lab help me stay in the sanity realm. Well so far anyways...
I had thought it was going to slow down now that summer is over.
Hahahahahahaaaaaaaa....*wipes away tear*

Stress! That old double edged sword. A little = ...

2009-10-15T10:06:48.438-04:00

Stress! That old double edged sword. A little = good, too much = bad...but it's such a fine line.

The holidays are never much stress for me. I enjoy them way too much. (Okay - one exception: when I decide at the very last minute to make 3 quilts. In like 3 days. That's stress.) Our greatest stress reducing decision has been that whoever is hosting plans the menu and makes the turkey/ham. Everyone else brings the rest of the menu. And there are at least 5 courses and as many bottles of wine. That'll get rid of your stress right there baby. : )

I really try to avoid stress where ever and whenev...

2009-10-15T09:55:07.888-04:00

I really try to avoid stress where ever and whenever I can and that includes doing the prep (shopping, etc.) for holidays very early and avoiding any holiday situations that are stress prone.

Terrie

Ah stress what a pain huh? Anyway holiday stress ...

2009-10-15T09:24:26.458-04:00

Ah stress what a pain huh?

Anyway holiday stress for me has dropped a lot cause I choose how long I spend with those (aka the fam) who stress me out. I used to go to my parents house for the whole week of Christmas and now I just go down for the day. Makes stress way less of an issue.

For the everyday stress of working and living with my college students I just build in me time everyday. I build it in first thing every morning. Sure getting up 3 hours before work sounds a little crazy especially since I don't have to drive to work but I look at it this way I give myself my time before anyone gets it. I made this change about 3 years ago and I'm much less stressed. What do I do with those three hours you ask? I make a nice cooked b-fast, enjoy my coffee with a little of the Today show, play online, get in an hour workout, take a nice long shower, prep my snacks and dinner, and spend a little time with my partner.

Hi Gigi & welcome! Ah, yes, I knew about this bel...

2009-10-15T08:34:59.403-04:00

Hi Gigi & welcome!

Ah, yes, I knew about this belly fat & stress & cortisol stuff.. more for me to stress about! :-)

Me, how I am going to cope... exercise & lift those weights! I love the weights & doing them always empties my mind of everything but weights!

This is a tough time of year for stress so I may have to do some deep breathing & imagining I am in Hawaii too!

Nic, sounds like heaven on earth to me. Stress ...

2009-10-15T08:13:31.463-04:00

Nic, sounds like heaven on earth to me.

Stress is simply a constant companion. I wish I had a solution.

This article is no joke. I live it. LOL

2009-10-15T07:37:14.215-04:00

This article is no joke. I live it. LOL

I think I shall resolve, for the thousandth time, ...

2009-10-15T07:19:20.294-04:00

I think I shall resolve, for the thousandth time, to get better about taking some daily time for deep breathing/visualizations. I find if I don't do it regularly, I can't make much use of it in stressful situations--I have to train my body to relax, and it can get out of the habit. But I'm so lazy about making it a routine part of my day!

Thanks for the (very funny) reminder that there all kinds of important health reasons for keeping stress in check!

We are genuinely taking a vacation over the Holida...

2009-10-15T06:51:23.721-04:00

We are genuinely taking a vacation over the Holiday's this year. No meal planning, no driving to 5 different relatives houses. Presents will be shipped, and we'll be on the beach.

I'm estatic.

This is really an interesting article. Personally,...

2009-10-15T06:23:25.383-04:00

This is really an interesting article. Personally, when I'm stressed, I tend to eat more sometimes. From this article, I bet readers will think twice on letting stress take over. We sure would not want excess body fat lingering in our tummy. Let's all destress!