After a year of quarantine, I’m pretty used to feeling stressed out. Being bored and anxious is the new normal. It’s exhausting. But I want to be able to get 8 hours sleep, even if I’m deep into a worry cycle. Insomnia sucks. And it sucks worse when your insomnia gives you more hours to fret. But I refuse to be a worried, sleep deprived mess. I really appreciate getting 8 hours sleep. … [Read more...] about How I Get 8 Hours Sleep When I’m Anxious
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Cortisol, Stress and Weight Gain
So what is cortisol? It's a hormone that can help save you during life and death situation. It teams up with hormones like adrenaline to play an important role in the “fight or flight response”. Cortisol will help you battle your way through, or conversely, escape life-threatening situations. So thank you, cortisol! When cortisol is doing its job, it makes fighting or running for your life a … [Read more...] about Cortisol, Stress and Weight Gain
A 20 Minute Morning Routine For Weight Loss
It's a mistake to think that losing or gaining weight comes down to just calories. Many studies demonstrate the multitude of factors beyond what we eat that affect our weight. So the best way to assure a proper weight is to create balance on many different levels. And since the morning sets the tone for the entire day, a healthy morning routine will increase your odds of weight loss … [Read more...] about A 20 Minute Morning Routine For Weight Loss
