I pinched a nerve in my back last night while exercising. It didn’t feel good at all. I wasn’t able to do my jumping jacks last night. It seems to be gone this morning, thank goodness. I am back in the saddle again.
I have found a couple really good tips that I would like to share.
TIP# 1- Have all your meals in a designated place without distractions (i.e., not in front of the TV). That way your eating episode has a beginning and an end. Eat slowly; stopping to put your fork down between bites, feeling yourself becoming fuller. Making an effort to be mindful no matter what you’re eating can help break the tendency to binge, experts say.
TIP #2- Find healthy outlets for emotions. Turning to food to “numb out” emotions like anxiety works temporarily, but after the food is gone the stressful stimulus still remains—along with a hefty dose of guilt. Find ways to experience negative emotions with a response other than eating. Try deep breathing or meditation, calling a friend or going for a brisk walk. “The more you practice these alternative behaviors, the more automatic they become,” notes Ramirez. Eventually, reaching for a bag of chips can stop being the default reaction to stress.
Thank you to eatingwell.com for those tips
