6 fitness result killers

Do you remember Whac-A-Mole?

You know, the arcade or fall fair game where a mole keeps popping up in unpredictable spots and it’s your job to smack it on the head?

Well, that’s kind of like how stress works.

Except you are the mole … and when stress gets out of control, every time you make a move, it keeps bopping YOU on the head.

Not only do you feel out of control, but it can also make you feel too tired or distracted to get in a solid workout, meal prep or just be present with your family.

This is why it’s SO IMPORTANT to have a plan to manage stress before it manages you.

Here is a list of 6 different kinds of stress and I thought I would share since most of us deal with more than one kind of stress at a time, you can see how it really adds up!

·       Physical stress: bad night of sleep, being sick, hungry, or injured

·       Mental stress: rough day at work, too many decisions to make, overwhelmed

·       Emotional stress: feeling guilty, grief, anger, hate, frustration

·       Social stress: disagreements with others, feeling lonely, etc.

·       Existential stress: feeling hopeless, wondering what it all means, etc.

·       Environmental stress: loud noises, unsafe surroundings, hot or cold temperatures, stuck in traffic, etc.

·       Creating a lifestyle that helps you prevent and manage those stresses will help you become more resilient – and can stop stress from getting in the way of your goals.

PLUS: the same steps that help you manage stress will also move you CLOSER to your fitness goals.

●      Getting enough sleep

●      Exercise and being active

●      Eating a healthy diet

●      Practicing stress management techniques that work with you (yoga, breathing exercises, etc.)

So my challenge for you this week is to make time for YOU today! It could be going outside for a 5-10 min walk in the sunshine, finding a quite room in the house to just sit, taking a hot bath before bed or planning your workout schedule just like any other commitment you have to make sure you make it happen.

P.S.

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