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Denise Austin

Walking - Ask Denise!

Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Welcome readers of my Fit Over 50: Walk Away The Weight Magazine!

In addition to the tension-taming suggestions I have on pages 78-79 in the magazine, I wanted to share some of my tried-and-true stress busters... I get asked a lot about managing stress, and these three tips have helped me tremendously - give them a try! 


1) Make exercise part of your everyday habits. Studies over and over again prove that regular exercise can help to moderate stress levels, and that in the moment of feeling stressed out, movement can help to calm you down! So get it on your calendar to move around at least 30 minutes everyday to help keep stress at bay, and then if you feel anxious or overwhelmed, go for a walk, dance around a room or do some stretches. All will help you calm down and feel better!

2) Plan ahead. By knowing what's on your plate on any given day, you can help to alleviate unnecessary stress that can creep in based on the "unknown." I like to plan my week ahead in a few ways: I write down any appointments, meetings or meet-ups I have, and I think about anything I need to do ahead of time in order to be prepared for these.

3) Declutter. Clutter and messiness can lead to unnecessary stress, so take some time this spring to tackle areas in your home that could use a clean out. Make keep/donate/toss bins, and then what you keep, treat it with care when you place it back. Start small - think that "everything drawer" we all have in our kitchens! Then move onto your desk, closets, etc. until you feel ready to tackle bigger areas like your garage or basement. You can do it, and you will feel a renewed sense of well-being once you see your clean, orderly space... not an overwhelming sense of dread!

I hope these stress-busting tips help you to moderate any unhealthy stress you may be experiencing. And remember - don't ever be afraid to ask for help, we all need it, and there's no reason to live with excess stress if you don't have to! 


xoxo, Denise