Some Days...Stress Me!

Do you ever just have one of those days? You know, the one that makes you debate your sanity.  The one where you just want to run away screeming like a crazy purson?!!! Well, that was my day.  I started with a late departure from the house, and ended with a pinched finger (I pinched it in my wine opener).

So, how did my day derail?  Well, as a manager for a major retailer, I never seem to have a dull moment.  I will leave it at that.

Let me ask you this:  How do you deal with stress? 

I used to deal with stress by smoking.  I used to smoke up to two packs a day when I was stressed.

and...

I used to deal with stress by eating.  What did I eat when I was stressed?  Didn't matter.  I would probably have had someone get me somethng from Zaxby's (that's where they went today) and it would have included cheese bites.  Then I would have gone to starbuck's for a VENTI Latte with heavy cream, at least it would have been sugar free.  I would then have had something from the pastry counter as well.  Dinner most likely would have included something from a restaurant with fried sides.  Oh, I might have stopped by KFC on my way home for a 10-20 piece fried wings. And, then I would have downed a bag of peanut M&M after dinner.  Fun times! Heartburn! Misery and Guilt!

Well, not today.

Today, I took a walk to Starbuck's.  But, I bought a black coffee with a splash of non fat milk. 

And, I didn't smoke one cigerette.

And, I didn't stop at KFC on my way home.

And, I ate a healthy dinner at home.

And, I DID NOT EAT M&Ms.

And, I don't feel sick.  I don't have heartburn.  And, I don't feel guilty or miserable.

Instead, I spent time talking to my husband, had one glass of red wine and decompressed.  You have to find a way.  For some it may be taking a walk or doing a workout.  For others it will be calling a friend.  Or, it might be a long, hot bath.  Whatever it is, find a way to relieve your stress without over eating or over indulging in alcohol.  (One glass of red wine is good for your heart.  But, be careful of making it an every day habit.)

Now, I am sitting down to enjoy our TV time with my husband.  We enjoyed unpacking our new Beachbody Grand Opening Kit!  We have some new workouts to try, and I will definately keep y'all updated on Brian and my feedback.  Our goal is to make ourselves healthy and to share this quest, this mission, with others.

As always, eat healthy, eat natural, keep it moving!