How do you all do it, I know everyone's life is not all kittens and rainbows everyday. Stress is the absolute enemy when I am dieting so I am all ears for any advice. I try to meditate but cannot turn off my brain. I am not a stress eater so that's no bigger but what I will do is not eat cuz I get sick to my stomach. Usually I can walk the dogs but my pugs cannot handle the summer heat and it is almost summer heat here already. Any ideas? And don't say sex LOL, I have absolutely ZERO interest right now, poor Oldschool. I was Sybil last weekend and I'm not even putting out.
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Sometimes alcohol but bymyself with a movie. Sometimes, Ill walk through the woods and just sit and listen but mostly when IM really stressed,,.. I take my son somewhere that I know her loves so I can watch him laugh over and over. Watching him laugh and have a good time just erases all stress bc he needs me. Dont know if you understand but thats what I do
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Alot of guys on here said it and it's what my therapist told me as well. I have to leave and be alone (I'll go out). I don't think it's right, but it works. It makes me miss Silk and when I get back I'm focused on the important stuff. I've never gone through stress like I am now. It's totally new to me. I've thrown up every day for two weeks. I've had my meds adjusted and that seems to finally be kicking in. The only thing I've found that seems to offer 100% relief is prayer at home while Silk is in bed. It's the only time the weight gets totally lifted just for a while.
Mrbigz
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form me its been actually being out here at work away from the public. i work out in the gulf of mexico, on an oil platform, i listen to my music and spend my time lifting weights in the gym we have. at night i look out into the sea and trance out to my music. its really relaxing out here at night. specially now that im single, its been about keeping myself as busy as possible, ill lose my mind if i dont.
IronJulius
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helping someone less fortunate or helping anyone. any action to keep me busy and out of my crazy ass head. remembering i can only do one thing at a time then get started and do my best. take deep breathes, cry or go somewhere no one can hear and scream my ass off. i hope i didnt scare anyone im not like that crazy ok i am but i have ways to deal with it now. oh yea talking to folks about it even helps sometimes or listening to someone elses shit everyone has shit going on. as far as trying to think ur way out of it i dont get much results with that always action that makes me feel better oh yea writing is good. im not religious but love the saying Gods not going to throw me more than I can handle.
Lil Lifter
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Im with you Jenn. Stress doesnt make me want to eat...just makes me not. Not a good thing when training. Im always all ears for help in this department. I think we all can say that any suggestion on dealing with stress is welcomed!
That is so true, I used to do a lot of volunteer work at a homeless shelter for people dealing with addiction and it really helped me and hopefully them. I have so little time right now to do any of that and have been feeling bad about it. Bodybuilding competitively is so selfish, I know it has to be but it goes against who I am in that regard. Was just talking to some people this weekend about how I am not reaching out to help others due to my selfish lifestyle right now and this guy told me that God may have given me the gift to do this to put me into someone's path who I will be able to help. Made me feel better.
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you logging and posting all this stuff is helping me, its very inspiring. I know you are doing what you can, those are tips that help me a certain times. I just dont want you to beat yourself up. Im telling you I really up'd my intensity in the gym because something you posted a couple weeks ago.
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Jenn you are an inspiration for sure. Your perseverance and dedication most definately gives me encouragement! So thank you for sharing all that you do with all of us!!
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The Dude
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You and Oldschool being who you are has made a tremendous positive impact on the life of Silk and I. You may not be actively trying to help people, but you guys have been a godsend for us!!
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Ugh, that is me lately! Such the stresser! Work has been kicking my butt lately and there is never room for any mistake. Where last week I was getting an award for excellence, this week I am in question for some traffic I missed! Sometimes I hate my job, but on my weekends I try and forget about work! I too have been looking for an outlet!!! I tried drinking (lol), on my wknds I would have a few drinks, quite honestly it didn't help my situation at all...so I decided to stop that little habit and work out instead! Buffalo had been trying to get me to go and get serious about working out for a while and I finally decided to try it! I have to stay it has been a huge stress reliever! I am not completely stress free, but its a start!
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