How to Beat Stress with Healthy Eating and Exercise

Talk About Women

How to Beat Stress with Healthy Eating and Exercise
You probably know someone who’s undergoing a stressful situation. Perhaps you’re dealing with one right now and are looking for ways to cope and manage. Stress affects everyone; it’s actually a natural response for how our brains and bodies react to demands or stressors. But learning to manage stress is important to our overall wellbeing. According to the survey conducted by the Thai Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, money and anxiety were significant stressors in 2018 . Truth be told, not all stress is bad. In fact, stress is part of our evolutionary “fight or flight” response, a way to defend ourselves against sudden danger or threats. Our body’s reaction to stress helps us feel more alert, focused, and motivated. The key is to manage stress efficiently. If left unchecked, chronic stress can take a toll on our minds and bodies. Managing Stress through Healthy Eating Our immune systems require adequate amounts of sleep, exercise, and good nutrition. Unfortunately, long-term stress can lead to fatigue and negatively impact our moods, making it difficult to make healthy lifestyle choices. Many people tend to overeat during times of stress, turning to foods that are quick and comforting but often loaded with fat, salt, and sugar. And if you’re overusing caffeine or having caffeine in the evening to boost your mood and energy, that can backfire by disrupting your sleep. Being mindful of what you eat, especially during stressful circumstances, can help you manage stress levels and change the way you respond to it. Here are a few reminders for healthy eating: Avoid Mindless Snacking High-calorie comfort foods can stimulate the release of certain chemicals in the brain that make us feel rewarded, but only in the short term. They also make us want to keep eating, and in a vicious cycle, overeating can lead to weight gain, which increases psychological stress. Sugary treats like ice cream might also give you a temporary feel-good moment, but it’s always followed by a crash. If you feel the need to eat, reach for nutritious, hard, and crunchy foods that can help relieve stress by putting tight jaw muscles to work. Better alternative snacks include almonds, walnuts or baby carrots. Eat Regularly and Don’t Skip Meals When you’re stressed, it’s easy to put off meals or even skip them altogether. As a result, your mood and energy levels will suffer. Blood sugar levels can fall, leading to increased stress. If stress is an appetite-killer, try eating smaller amounts of food more often during the day. Also, remember to keep mealtimes pleasant and separate from work or other sources of stress. If you’re eating at a desk while you work, or paying bills while you eat dinner, something’s got to give. Take a little extra time to slow down and relax while you eat. That way, you’re likely to eat less and enjoy it more. Managing Stress through Physical Activity Whether you feel like it or not, exercise is a great stress reliever. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins that naturally make you feel good. For some people, gentler, low-intensity workouts such as yoga, Pilates, or a relaxing walk in the park are the best remedy for stress. Others prefer high-intensity workouts such as sprinting and running. The point is, choose the exercise that makes you feel good and accomplished. Also, don’t discount the value of working out with a friend or family member. Working out with someone can keep you motivated and accountable, and the social aspect could also relieve the isolation associated with psychological stress. In addition to exercise, you can also plan fun activities. Looking forward to something can help boost your mood. Perhaps it’s time to take time off to go hiking at a national park – or it can be as simple as planning a bowling night with friends or family. Just as long as you plan to get out of the house for a little while, it can make a difference in the way you feel. Don’t Forget About Sleep When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies release more cortisol than usual. Cortisol is a stress hormone, which in excess can have us looking tired and stressed out. Sleep helps our body go into repair mode, renewing our cells. This is vital for our entire body, and a good night’s rest can help relieve psychological stress. Collectively, nutrition, exercise, and sleep promote better health, and while they won’t take away the stressful situations, they can help you better manage stress levels and achieve a better overall wellbeing. LIKE us on Facebook for more nutrition and healthy active lifestyle tips at www.facebook.com/HerbalifeThailandOfficial and be inspired by www.instagram.com/HerbalifeThailandOfficial 30 May 2019 \| Post by : Theeratorn

You probably know someone who’s undergoing a stressful situation. Perhaps you’re dealing with one right now and are looking for ways to cope and manage. Stress affects everyone; it’s actually a natural response for how our brains and bodies react to demands or stressors. But learning to manage stress is important to our overall wellbeing.

According to the survey conducted by the Thai Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, money and anxiety were significant stressors in 2018 .
Truth be told, not all stress is bad. In fact, stress is part of our evolutionary “fight or flight” response, a way to defend ourselves against sudden danger or threats. Our body’s reaction to stress helps us feel more alert, focused, and motivated.

The key is to manage stress efficiently. If left unchecked, chronic stress can take a toll on our minds and bodies.
Managing Stress through Healthy Eating

Our immune systems require adequate amounts of sleep, exercise, and good nutrition. Unfortunately, long-term stress can lead to fatigue and negatively impact our moods, making it difficult to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Many people tend to overeat during times of stress, turning to foods that are quick and comforting but often loaded with fat, salt, and sugar. And if you’re overusing caffeine or having caffeine in the evening to boost your mood and energy, that can backfire by disrupting your sleep.

Being mindful of what you eat, especially during stressful circumstances, can help you manage stress levels and change the way you respond to it.
Here are a few reminders for healthy eating:
Avoid Mindless Snacking

High-calorie comfort foods can stimulate the release of certain chemicals in the brain that make us feel rewarded, but only in the short term. They also make us want to keep eating, and in a vicious cycle, overeating can lead to weight gain, which increases psychological stress. Sugary treats like ice cream might also give you a temporary feel-good moment, but it’s always followed by a crash.
If you feel the need to eat, reach for nutritious, hard, and crunchy foods that can help relieve stress by putting tight jaw muscles to work. Better alternative snacks include almonds, walnuts or baby carrots.
Eat Regularly and Don’t Skip Meals
When you’re stressed, it’s easy to put off meals or even skip them altogether. As a result, your mood and energy levels will suffer. Blood sugar levels can fall, leading to increased stress. If stress is an appetite-killer, try eating smaller amounts of food more often during the day.

Also, remember to keep mealtimes pleasant and separate from work or other sources of stress. If you’re eating at a desk while you work, or paying bills while you eat dinner, something’s got to give. Take a little extra time to slow down and relax while you eat. That way, you’re likely to eat less and enjoy it more.
Managing Stress through Physical Activity
Whether you feel like it or not, exercise is a great stress reliever. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins that naturally make you feel good. For some people, gentler, low-intensity workouts such as yoga, Pilates, or a relaxing walk in the park are the best remedy for stress. Others prefer high-intensity workouts such as sprinting and running.

The point is, choose the exercise that makes you feel good and accomplished. Also, don’t discount the value of working out with a friend or family member. Working out with someone can keep you motivated and accountable, and the social aspect could also relieve the isolation associated with psychological stress.

In addition to exercise, you can also plan fun activities. Looking forward to something can help boost your mood. Perhaps it’s time to take time off to go hiking at a national park – or it can be as simple as planning a bowling night with friends or family. Just as long as you plan to get out of the house for a little while, it can make a difference in the way you feel.

Don’t Forget About Sleep
When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies release more cortisol than usual. Cortisol is a stress hormone, which in excess can have us looking tired and stressed out. Sleep helps our body go into repair mode, renewing our cells. This is vital for our entire body, and a good night’s rest can help relieve psychological stress.
Collectively, nutrition, exercise, and sleep promote better health, and while they won’t take away the stressful situations, they can help you better manage stress levels and achieve a better overall wellbeing.

LIKE us on Facebook for more nutrition and healthy active lifestyle tips at www.facebook.com/HerbalifeThailandOfficial
and be inspired by www.instagram.com/HerbalifeThailandOfficial

30 May 2019 | Post by : Theeratorn

Comment

Recommended Clinic

Beauty Clinic

KKC Clinic

View Details

Beauty Clinic

Absolute Beauty Clinic

View Details

Beauty Clinic

Dermaster

View Details

Hospital / Wellness

BDMS Wellness Clinic

View Details

Hospital / Wellness

Princess Wellness Center

View Details

Webboard
แก้ไขปัญหารอบดวงตา 22 Dec 2012 โพสต์โดย: babymilk 1
Japan สู้ตายก๊ะ 21 Feb 2005 โพสต์โดย: 7-11 7
ปัญหาเรื่องสิวๆ 4 Jun 2010 โพสต์โดย: yipso 8
มาดูกัน..ดารากับศัลยกรรม 21 Jan 2005 โพสต์โดย: 7-11 8
แนะนำตัวนะคะ 28 May 2010 โพสต์โดย: guptaa 3
แฟนเก่ากลับมาขอคืนดี 7 Jul 2004 โพสต์โดย: pp 1
มหัศจรรย์น้ำแร่จากใต้ทะเลลึก แกะกล่อง KA HYDRODERMA WHITE ESSENCE พร้อมๆ กัน 13 Dec 2016 โพสต์โดย: hello_whan 0
คิดถึงคนร้องเพลงนี้ 8 Jul 2011 โพสต์โดย: overseas 0