Everyday stress comes in all shapes and sizes, just like we do. Stressors can include family, finances, job, school, and the world around us. Your level of stress can have a direct impact on reaching your weight loss goals and potentially impede your progress with the TAIslim Total Body System. Stop, take a step back, and examine your life. Are you stressed out? Are you reaching for food when you’re not hungry or when you’re upset? When feeling stressed, many of us overeat or indulge in emotional eating. These behaviors can pack on the pounds. Take this short quiz from Sweet Briar College to gauge your stress level.
Modifying how you deal with stress can decrease your tendency to eat too much and help you lose weight, or at least not gain more and hold steady. Here are some ways to reduce and manage stress:
- Eat healthy foods
- Exercise regularly
- Get plenty of sleep, no less than 7-8 hours per night
- Listen to music that you really love
- Laugh and laugh often
- Foster healthy friendships
- Practice positive thinking
How you treat yourself and having a positive perspective on life can help you effectively combat stress and get the most out of the System. This will help with your weight loss or maintenance efforts and a happier you!
