Healthy Hump Day (#1)

Hey my fierce,funky and fabulous ladies! I have been trying to take better control of my health and eating habits. We all know living a haelthy lifestyle is not easy. Especially with all the junk in my neighborhood. MCD's is two bloks over along with Subway, Popeyes, Chinese foods, Papa John's, etc. Even though I have not eaten at most of those places in years, the temptation can still arise.

So with that I have decided to begin Healthy Hump Day. Once a week, I will post articles or my own journey to living more of a beautiful, natural life. Cool? I think so! SewFlyl by CarolRenee is not just about the outside but we care about you having a well balanced mind, soul and of course fabulous hair and skin.

My sister dropped off some Self and Women's Health magazines so here goes:

From the September 2011 edition of the former there is an articel abouit 10 Quick Ways to get Rid of Stress:

1. Just inhale. Then exhale. Downlaod the (free) breathing Zone app for guided exercises.

• My dad used to tell me this all the time when I was flustered over grades, stressed out over some stupid boy or mad with someone. It works!

2. Chomp on Chocolate. Cocoa increases your body's level of neurochemical, helping you relax.

3. Strike a yoga pose. To clear your head, stand with your feet hip wodth apart, your butt against a wall. Bend forward, grab your forarms, and let your head hang, breathing deeply, says Kathryn Budig, a yoga instructor in Los Angeles.

4. Say no. Nix all thos obligations you don't really want to do.

• I LOVE the power of saying NO!

5. Give back. Studies show volunteering increases happiness. Log kind acts into DailyFeats.com to snag deals (like 20% off at a salon!).

• Word? Discounts for having a kind heart?! Sign me up!

6. Pucker up. A little lip action releases feel good hormones. Mwah!

• Mmmmm, duh!

7. Play away angst. Competing in a video game may tame tension. Discover yout fave at www.miniclip.com/games.

8. Light a lavender candle. Sniffing the scent can lower levels of stress related chemicals.

9. Plan a vacay. Anticipating a trip lifts your mood. Swap travel tips with virtual pals at Gogobot.com

• Now to stress about how to pay for said trip, right?! lol

10. Pet a pooch. Friendly fur is more calming thatn music, TV or reading. 95% of folks say. Nothing like the warm, fuzzy feeling you get from a warm, fuzzy creature.