Stress can be positive when it is purposeful, motivating, and when it is directed towards positive results. Stress overload; however, can cause you to break down and stop functioning. Try some of the following techniques to help manage your stress levels for the long haul.
From: “The Diet Cure” by Julia Ross, M.A.
Nutrition: Eat Right to Keep Your Blood Sugar Even
*Don’t skip meals.
*Avoid sweets and white flower products forever.
*Eat at least three solid meals per day.
*Don’t let more than 4 hours go by without food. Whole food (low-carb) snacks may be used in mid-morning, mid-afternoon, or at bedtime.
*Eat a substantial (25% of the day’s food intake), protein rich breakfast.
*Stay away from refined sweets, starches, alcohol, caffeine and nutrasweet.
Lifestyle: Addressing stress long term:
*Anything that will rest and calm you will restore yout adrenals.
*Cutting out refined carbohydrates is crucial.
*De-stress your lifestyle.
*Get counseling for emotional stress, if you need to.
*Don’t over-exercise.
*Learn to Relax at least twice a day.
*Breathe quietly.
*Get massages.
*Learn yoga or other stretching to relax exercises.
*Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night and, ideally, get to bed three hours after sunset.
*Take time off.
*Get away as much as possible.
For those who want to learn a substantial amount about handling stress and controlling blood sugar check out the following article:
http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/cortisol.htm
Intensity: The Azevedo Method
Take the stressors from your day and use them to motivate you to work harder.
*Intense exercise destroys stress.
*If you are having a bad day… take it out on the weights.
*Feel like punching a wall? Why not punch the heavy bag?
*Someone won’t return your calls? Add 15 pounds to your next set.
*Visualize what’s bothering you and go hammer out your session as hard as you can.
Intense weightlifting can have a dramatic impact on reducing stress and increasing results.
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