What if I told you that you could literally train your body to THRIVE under stress?
When we’re stressed, most of us try to:
● Think (or overthink) our way through it
● Numb it with distractions
● Or let it take over our large chunks of our day
But, if there’s one thing you can do to get through stressful times quicker and with more resilience, it’s moving your body on a regular basis.
Exercise actually trains your body to deal with stressors by triggering your fight-or-flight responses that you would have to use. In other words, exercise is a way for your body to “practice” the stress by handling the workload, so it knows what to do when real stress strikes!
Pretty cool, right?
Bonus: exercise endorphins can give your mood a boost, too. So even just going for a walk or fitting in a really quick workout can help tame other negatives that come with stress.
This is so important when it comes to building healthier habits in general. Cortisol (the stress hormone) can make it so much harder to manage so many things, from appetite control, to sleep quality, to energy levels... and when those defenses are down, it's harder to choose in favor of the better-for-you options.
A regular workout routine is the standard to shoot for, but if you want some simpler ways to “move” through stress, here are a few activities you might want to consider:
● Take breaks throughout the day with 15- to 30-second stretches anytime you start to feel overwhelmed (or even just after a busy spell)
● Do some light yoga before bed to blow off steam and prep your body for sleep
● Take a short walk during your breaks to clear your head, increase circulation, and stretch your legs
The bottom line is that stress management is a key part of your goals, and will help you gain control over your wellness ... if that means simply making healthier choices, or more complicated goals all the way up to rebuilding the body you want.
That’s why in Mom's Little Black Dress Project, we won’t just focus on “going through the motions” of a meal plan or workout program. And BTW, today is the last day to join!
In just 6 weeks, I’ll help you go from feeling overwhelmed and stuck in unhealthy habits and stressing about the temptations of the holidays to feeling confident, energized, and fitting into that little black dress—without depriving yourself (yes, there will even be "treat meals!")... or sacrificing time with your family.
Through meal plans & shopping lists, goal setting, workout guidance, group support and personalized coaching, you'll start to feel good more of the time, and feel less resistance to building new habits!
(This is the real “secret” to willpower!)
PLUS, you'll have the bonus of feeling comfortable and confident in your holiday ensembles!
Does Mom's Little Black Dress Project sound right for you? It's the last day to join here!
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