It's time to relax!

There are several ways in which stress can contribute to weight gain. Whether we're stressed because of constant, crazy demands at work or we're really in danger, our bodies respond like we're about to be harmed and need to fight for our lives. Stress and weight gain can be connected through several of facts. Such as emotional eating and you end up eating more than you normally do.

Also, when you’re stressed, you feel like you don’t have time to cook a healthy meal and you end up eating fast food. In addition, with all the demands on your schedule, exercise may be one of the last things on your to-do list. If so, you’re not alone. Americans live a more sedentary lifestyle than we have in past generations, yet our minds seem to be racing from everything we have to do.
Here are a few tips for you to relax:

1-Take a warm bath; this is especially relaxing if you add aromatherapy bath salts to your bath water.
2- Listen to soothing music.
3- Exercise; it’s great to release stress. Yoga is a great option.
4- Get a Massage.
5- Stretch out!
6- Laugh more.
7-Breathe Deeply

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