Out of Control
What do you do when stress hits?Nothing wrecks healthy eating faster than a crappy day at work…or a sick kid…or an overdue pile of bills…or some other emotional catastrophe.
While your logical mind is calmly and rationally telling you how important it is to stick with the plan and eat healthy…your out of control emotions are screaming at you to wolf down a dozen donuts, a bag of chips, an extra-large pizza, a bottle of wine, and a six-pack of beer.
Can you guess who is going to win that argument?
Without a pre-existing plan to handle life’s rainy days, your weight loss / getting healthy plans are going to take the occasional beating from your emotions.
Here are a few techniques for controlling your emotions when life punches you in the face:
Mindfulness (Write in a journal to work through what you are feeling)
Prayer (Give it up to God; he IS listening)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Brain-wave relaxation (They have apps for that)
Meditation (I go outside and lay in the grass in the sun)
Playing music / singing (Find an upbeat station on Pandora!)
Physical activity (Walk, bike, run, yoga, swim, push-ups, sit-ups, box....)
Note: All of these techniques may seem different but they all work on the same principles:
*They distract you from the emotional thoughts.
*They prevent you from obsessing and bring you back into the present moment.
*They give you time for the emotions to die down and your conscious mind to regain control.
My advice: Find something that works best for you and your unique lifestyle!
Accountability WORKS- so if you are looking for someone to keep you on track contact a qualified professional to help you with your eating and health goals!
Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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