RIO Fitness Chicago® Exercise & Nutrition Blog

RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip:

Being stressed is causing you to gain body fat & preventing you from losing any, because stress increases levels of the body fat production hormone cortisol. Here's TWENTY simple tips to reduce stress & make your day run smoother:

EXERCISE <--- BEST stress reliever.

Get a massage.

Take a walk.

Write a daily journal of thoughts/emotions.

Go to bed 30mins earlier.

Get up 20mins earlier.

Before bed prepare for the morning.

Don't wear tight clothes/uncomfortable shoes.

Listen to your favorite music.

Keep extra cash around.

Be polite to others.

Laugh out loud every day.

Read a good book.

Keep an extra set of keys.

Smile more.

Always keep things in the same place.

Don't gossip about others.

Keep at least half a tank of gas always.

Pay attention to someone else.

Make your bed.