Health and Wellness Challenge

Round 5

Workplace Stress

Activity 3

Burnout: Is It Happening to You? http://www.covenanthealth.com/Features/Health/stress/stre5132.cfm Whew, I barely passed the test but still feel tense at the shoulders. A friend and I have made a pact to meet several times a week to exercise. Add a new yoga DVD. Each day brings new challenges and new opportunites to have fun! Worst Food Today was warm enough for the beach. Think swimsuit and what not to eat! Visit this site: http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/Worst_Swimsuit_Foods/index.php

Health and Wellness Challenge

Round 4

Stress

Activity 2

Since we just finished working on conscious Eating, check out this slideshow of stress reducing foods.

Tea relaxes me. I can understand why ceremonies have been celebrated in the sharing of tea through history.

My current favorites are Celestial Seasonings Tropical Grapefruit green tea and Tazo's Decaf Chai.

Activity 3

Eliminate caffeine.

When I do not consume wheat, white food, coffee, sugar, dairy, Coke, dark chocolate,

I feel calmer, lighter, freer.

When I am not as careful about eating, usually as a reaction to too much stress,

I'm cross with myself for making poor choices.

Health and Wellness Challenge

Round 3

Conscious Eating One More Time

Activity 2

March is National Nutrition Month.

March is also Hamburger and Pickle Month and, my personal favorite, March is Chocolate Month!

Thank you, Daily Plate website, see earlier post, for guiding me toward better, healthier choices. More fresh veggies and less "food in a frozen box".

Activity 5

April is Emotional Overeating Awareness Month.

Yes, I'm aware that I eat too much when stressed.

Yes, celery with cocktail sauce can be as crunchy as chips.

Make the switch from premium ice cream to frozen yogurt!