This episode is for more sensitive people who may be impacted by stress stronger than less sensitive people. The problem is that in our society, the push harder, go faster, do more mentality is glorified, so people think that they need to do all this to be valuable. So they take on more work responsibilities, … Read more
In today’s episode, I am doing a recap of my recent vacation and how I managed my food fitness and stress while I was traveling. I had some unexpected stressors coming up on this trip, so I ended up needing a lot more rest and moving a lot less than usual. At the end of … Read more
In this episode, I’m talking about some of the sources of chronic stress that are not often talked about in terms of how they can affect our physical bodies. Most fitness programs don’t take into account the fact that emotional and mental stress also have a lot to do with how our physical bodies look, … Read more
A couple of times, I’ve been getting the following questions: “Aren’t ice baths too stressful on the body? And if they are stressful, why are you recommending them? Isn’t all stress bad?” These are interesting questions, so let’s talk about them! Ice Baths and Your Body’s Stress Response It is absolutely true that getting into … Read more
Can having stressful thoughts, anxiety and internal tension impact your body composition? Yes they can. Keep reading to understand how. “I Was Having Anxious Thoughts and My Watch Told Me That I Was Stressed!” My client shared with me something interesting the other day. She said that her Garmin and started buzzing and told her … Read more
Should you try an ice bath or a cold shower? If you have been following me for a while, you already know that I love to talk about cold water exposure. I have personally benefitted from it tremendously over the course of about a year that I’ve been doing it regularly. As I’ve shared in … Read more
Today I am joined by dr Laura Gouge to talk about stress, anxiety, and how to not only survive but thrive if you are an introverted, sensitive person. Coping with stress becomes a lot easier if you have the right tools! Dr. Laura Gouge (pronounced like ‘rouge’) is a licensed naturopathic physician with a specialty in … Read more
Today’s interview is with a stress coach and breath work facilitator Jeannie Kulwin. Jeannie is a former Spanish teacher with a 19 years of teaching experience in Los Angeles public schools. Over the course of many years, she found herself stressed out, often suppressing her emotions (teachers can’t be angry, right?) and no longer in … Read more
I’m bringing you one 10-minute episode a day, each one related to dieting, slowed down metabolism, and fat loss resistance. Today is Day 5/10, and we’re talking about what cortisol, also known as the stress hormone (one of them), has to do with your fat loss, and what to do if your stress levels are … Read more
The other day, I came back from my evening run, filled with excitement and.. pure awesomeness. But running hasn’t always been like this for me. It had been an amazing sunset run that I had thoroughly enjoyed. I was experiencing runner’s high, for sure. This experience was SO different from the way I used to run … Read more
If you’re struggling with sleep, I can relate. I have learned that in my case, my sleep issues often start in my head. Today I want to share six tips that help me to calm down my mind and sleep better. I hope they work for you too. One of the most common advice to someone who … Read more
When people want to get fit and lose fat, the first thing they think they have to do is to start working out and dieting. If they’re already doing those things, they think they should do them harder. But one thing that they may overlook is stress. [tweet_box design=”default”]Stress can make us fat. [/tweet_box] Okay, it’s not … Read more