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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects Managing Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Because warm weather means 'shorts weather', and because stress and weight are linked in several ways, this newsletter is devoted to fitness (just in time for summer)! You'll find resources on how to manage stress-induced cravings, how to relieve stress while getting fit, and more. Feel free to share your experiences via comments and poll votes, and have a fantastic week! --Elizabeth Stress More, Eat More? Causes of "Stress Eating" Do you find yourself reaching for the unhealthy foods when your stress levels rise? Many people find them in the position of eating more, eating the bad stuff, and eating when they're not hungry when stressed. Find out what's behind stress-eating, and gain insight on how to stop it. Fit Exercise Into an Already-Busy Life Are you convinced that you need to fit more exercise into your life, but are finding it difficult to fit into an already-packed schedule? You're in good company. Here are some solutions for managing this very common problem. How Does Stress Affect Your Eating Patterns? Stress can affect eating patterns in several ways. Some find themselves mindlessly munching when stressed, while others find themselves at a loss of appetite. How does stress affect your eating patterns? How do you deal with this? Share your experiences, and see what other readers have to say. Share Your Experiences! Poll: How Does Stress Affect Your Eating Patterns? Stress can affect our eating patterns in several ways. How does your diet change when you're under stress? Vote in the poll, and see how your answer compares to others'. (You can vote for more than one answer.) Not at all. I always eat healthy, balanced meals at home, with the perfect bountiful mix of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, fiber, and all the other good stuff. I overeat. When I'm stressed, I mindlessly munch. I tend to eat when I'm not even hungry, or even late at night. I eat fast food. I get too busy to plan meals, so I go to the drive-thru or get other 'convenience food' that isn't completely healthy. I'm an 'emotional eater'. I crave sweets, or food that has empty calories, too much salt, or too much fat. I skip meals. I just get so busy I forget to eat, or I don't get around to it until I'm starving. Stress Management Ads Managing Stress Stress Reduction How to Reduce Stress Stress Machine Stress Burnout Featured Articles Take The Stress and Weight Gain Test How To Stop Emotional Eating Diet Tips For The Stressed New Research: Stress and Your Weight Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Additional Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Relief Follow Me On Twitter Ongoing Stress Reduction Resources Advertisement