Well we have all been there.....rough day or week and nothing is going right. Women are emotional creatures and to deal with our emotions we often stress eat. My cravings for cake and pizza go crazy. Anyone else struggle? So....the word stress eating is probably greater for most of us around the holidays, with work, parties, shopping for gifts, wrapping gifts, etc....
Over time I have learned a few tips on how to deal with stress eating and the repercussions like gaining weight, high blood sugar, stomach issues, etc.
1. Eat small meals! This helps keep from suffering from any major stomach issues. Stress already affects your stomach...so keep meals small
2. Try not eating in the car. If you must eat prepare some simple healthy snacks like nuts, and fruit.
3.Plan to eat at home instead of drive thru or at a restaurant. Eating out can pack on the pounds when stressed and there are few healthy options. Plan home meals. Make it easy and pull out the crock pot.
4. Flip the Food Phyramid. Eat more vegtables with whole grains and less meats and fats. This is a real hard one for me. My goal is 2 vegatables a day. One is usually a salad.
5. Drink plenty of water. Drink less alcohol and sugar filled drinks. These pack on the pounds,and too much alcohol can leave you with a really bad headache
The Holidays are a fun time, but in the south food is a big part. Just remember some of these tips and think about what and why you are eating. Plan a time each day to rest or go to bed early when you need to. And remember to laugh and smile. Laughter is good for the soul and a merry heart is like medicine. Gobble, Gobble!
India
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