It was a long ride, and the excitement filled the air, as we drove to the event we were in charge that evening. This was going to be a night, of great expectations. We were going to be acknowledged this evening for the wonderful health benefits our amazing drink offered to so many.. The night started out with guest's sharing with us, their excitement of what they had heard from others, and we showed great eagerness in giving them a quick review, handing them testimonial's, brochures, and cd's.. Just as it was getting time for this event to start, a group of women approached our table, as we started to ask them their names.. As my sister began a conversation with one of the women, she stated to her, oh how exciting, when is your baby due?... BIG MISTAKE!...
When I turned 40 my own world turned upside down, as I watched my body of 110 pounds sky rocket up to 164 pounds by the time I was 51.. Never having any kind of weight problem, other than trying to keep the weight on.. Only weighing in at 105 to 110 most of my life, even after having 4 daughter's. Never one time, did I ever leave the hospital looking like I have just given birth. I was blessed with wow.. I just had a baby, and I don't have one pound to worry about.. la la la...
Well its been along climb, and I've spent many years trying to figure it all out.. I came across a very interesting article, in which I think you will agree explains pretty throughly about how stress can affect us, and our bodies, and some great idea's on how to keep it all under control.. This is a list of things I have introduced into my own life.. Hope this helps you as well.. Things have gotten much much better inmy world today.. I've learned that putting the right things in your body really helps too!! Take care of YOU!!!
* I take a protein drink in the morning's.
* I try every day to at least do some kind of exercise..
* Drink plenty of water
* I have started using a new product line for weight loss (I highly recommend)
* I have started to keep a chart on my counter, to write everything I eat.. (be accountable)..
* Trying to change my late hours into heading to bed alittle earlier.
* Reconizing the things I can change, and accepting the things I can not. (reducing the stress level)
* Making sure that I stay firm, on how I want to be treated, and not allowing nothing more
Below is the article I have found, along with a few other tid bits.. Have a wonderful life, and every day treat it as though it will be the last.. It helps to put things back into perspective... Any way It has helped me;...
Is stress making you fat? Adrenal balance and weight loss
Too often, women and their healthcare practitioners think weight loss is all about cutting calories and exercising more. But I have plenty of patients who’ve tried these avenues with no success. These women are genuinely trying to do everything “right” for their health. They exercise regularly, eat well, take their supplements, and so on. But they haven’t lost a pound, and they’re frustrated — and trust me, I know how they feel, because I’ve been there!
These patients are always surprised when I ask them about the stress in their lives, and they want to know, What does stress have to do with weight gain?
After years of chronic stress, our adrenal glands — which govern our stress response, help balance a woman’s blood sugar, and regulate many other of our body’s processes — can become imbalanced. Our adrenal glands are fundamental to our health, and when they are out of balance, the body prepares for disaster the best way it knows how — by storing calories. Genetically, some of us are more predisposed to this than others. But the good news is that if we restore the adrenals to their normal, healthy function, stubborn pounds often fall away without too much effort, and our energy returns.
Let’s take a closer look at the adrenal glands, then talk about solutions for healing your stress response — and finally getting rid of that stubborn weight.
How stress can make us gain weight... Read more here...
MOre To Consider... By popular demand...
Which stress type are you?
You should be able to recognise which type of the ones listed below comes closest to the way you react when under pressure.
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Are you the sort who is:
• On edge, anxious, fidgeting and finding it difficult to relax, rarely sitting still?
• Restless and over-active, with tapping fingers and shaking legs?
• Always biting your nails and grinding your teeth at night?