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Wine, on occasion. Run on all the others!
~ ~ Terri ~ ~
My goal is to have more fitness minutes than SparkPoints!
I strive to be a body in motion, each and every day.
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lower my expectations, be brutally realistic with myself read slow my pace, if I am feeling frantic to "get everything done" (never gonna happen) strength train - sweat is a proven stress reliever! watch a sitcom (King of Queens or Modern Family re-runs) run or hike deal with whatever is stressing me out, at least for a few minutes hot bath breathe (belly breathing is best - DEEP, slow breaths) and pray Spark! and yes, stress and fat and over-eating are all linked for me
I will find strength in pain and I will change my ways....to live my life as it's meant to be.
Mumford&Sons-"The Cave"
"Don't diet, don't "try it", DO IT!
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walk or some other form of exercise clears my head.
Elise
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I love to get a massage. That is one of the most relaxing things I can think of.
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garden, audio books
Michelle
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Do the gardening, workout, clean the house, whack the radio up and dance, cross stitch...
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Run or take the dogs for a walk.
3/18/2012: Bay City St Patrick's Day 5K: 28:15
5/19/2012: Midland Community Center 10K: 54:06
8/25/2012: Crim Festival of Races 10 miles: 1:25:45
11/10/2012: Mid-Land Half Marathon 10K: 49:25
3/17/2013: Bay Cit St Patrick's Day 5K: 24:10
6/22/2013: Grandma's Half Marathon: ??
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I scrapbook
YOU - and only you - can change your life today.
| current weight: 190.6 |
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I relieve stress by exercising and me time with my Kindle.
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I knit or read or playing a board game with the kidlet.
*KayD*
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Read Sudoku Crochet Spark Bike Walk
Lynda
10 pounds at a time
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Prayer and reading
My name is Teresa.
I live in Oregon
When God seems far away, call on Psalm 139
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own" 1 Cor. 6:19
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. Phil 3:19
Prov 23:2
put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
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ALTHOUGH have not been very successful lately - i usually try to have a positive outlook about the stressors in my life. not always easy - i practice visualization and deep breathing. when all else fails - i still have faith - there is a higher power -
life is a one time deal - no do overs
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I take a power walk. Once I get going I can almost feel the stress falling off of my shoulders - bonus - it's good for me and it helps me to sleep better so I'm not lying awake and start to get stressed all over again.
We can do this - We will do this!
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Pop in a fitness dvd, go for a walk, take a hot bath, call someone and just chit-chat!
~*~*Kristen*~*~
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Guided meditation, long walks, and the occasional glass of red wine! :)
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I immerse myself in a good book........reading always helps me unwind. :)
It Is What It Is.... :)
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I usually am stressed because of something I haven't taken care of that needs my attention. I am a great procrastinator. So I try to take of the thing that is causing my stress and then take a walk.
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To keep from eating, I'll go for a walk with the dog but because I have anxiety disorder, I also listen to guided relaxation by pschyotherapist, Dr. Eli Bay or hynotherapist Dr. Mike Mandel. It's amazing how well it works. Quite frankly, it's hypnotism but it works. Stress is my greatest enemy if I let it get the best of me.
Janine, Scarborough, Ontario
Today is a gift. That's why it's called the Present.
I've Learned that People forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel - Maya Angelou,
Don't look back! You're not going that way!
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If I can do something about the cause of the stress then I look for the solution. If I am stressed and I can't do anything to change the cause then I make sure I am not around food. I may journal, get lost in a book or go for a walk. I get stressed when situations feel out of control so I grab control where I can by doing something.
The journey is as important as the goal.
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DIANNEGLADING
SparkPoints: (3,410)
Fitness Minutes: (10)
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Walk, read, or meditate.
I would like to lose at least 25 to 30 pounds by November for my nieces wedding.
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Angry stress: Crank up my music and clean the house Run Box Lift giant heavy weights Jump Sad stress: Call my mommy, husband, friends Watch a sappy movie General stress: - blog and use the general spark community as a sounding board!
Lost 65lbs in 15 months to get healthy and in top shape to try to get pregnant, and succeeded! Had our first baby in February 2013!
I only gained 32lbs in my pregnancy (and immediately lost half within a few weeks of his birth). April 1st is my full restart date.
| current weight: 152.5 |
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The beach is so relaxing. You are fortunate to have that resource. 
Teresa
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"Men's best successes come after their worst failures"
Henry Ward Beecher
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write in journal, knit, take a bath with the door locked, or paint my nails
A challenge is a chance to
shine.
author unknown.
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-Go on a walk -Bake or cook something -Watch TV (reality shows) -Paint my nails -Call a friend on the phone
"One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time." - Barbara Walters
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- Dance in my room (because it's hard to jump around all silly and still be upset)
- Go for a run to clear my mind
- Meditate
- Pinterest or StumbleUpon.com
- Ask my boyfriend for a back rub
- Watch a funny show
- Call a good friend or my Gram
- Read
- Make a list of goals (puts your focus on more positive things!)
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A clean house Music On Sometimes blinds open, sometimes closed A glass of a nice red wine Ahhhhhh!!!!!!! Namaste!!!....  .. stress....  .... happiness 
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IAMLOVEDBYYOU, I find your responses interesting. I do some of the same things. Even as I exercise, I am always running through what I need to get done. I think that is my perfectionism (if I would just do, I think the stress would ease.) As for the cleaning, I am one of those with roller coaster moods. Cleaning, or beginning a project to free myself of clutter for later plans helps. However, I do have some trouble being distracted and staying to one project. Your response provided was extremely helpful to me. I thank you for sharing. 
Teresa
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"Men's best successes come after their worst failures"
Henry Ward Beecher
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Making to do lists (because I am generally stressed over everything I have to do) And cleaning! I don't know what it is, but when everything is clean and organized, I feel way less stressed. I enjoy doing it too.
| current weight: 175.0 |
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Exercise...driving...listening to music
U NO ME TWO
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I really don't have that much stress, but when I have to deal with it, exercise, spending time with the cats or killing things in various video games helps. :)
Jane
Camp Good Grief 5k 2012 - 31:50
Gobble Wobble 5k 2012 - 30:00
Turkey Trot 4 Mile Race 2012 - 38:38
Ugly Sweater 5k Fun Run 2012 - 27:19
Move-It Memphis 10K 2013 - 55:36
Germantown Half Marathon - 2:08:53
FedEx St. Jude Classic Fairway 5k - 4/13/2013
Pittsburgh Half-Marathon - 5/5/2013
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