In years gone by when stress set in, I was upset or unhappy I used to reach for the buscuit tin or the sweetie box.

Now go to the gym or out for a brisk walk, it makes me feel better and find it quite mentally stimulating.

What about anyone else?

yeah, a good long walk does it for me

shower and fake tan + jammies!! xxxx

this month its has been sledging......woohoo!

To be totally honest it is still FOOD! Tho at I am managing to take another route more often. Such as a bath, coming on here(to you all). Or a walk.

2010 the year of difference???

SpeedyX

I am trying the exercise route. Will take time to adapt my brain as i usually go for food but i am going to do it this time.

I have to say exercise and big long walks - I love them. I have one planned for Sunday but it is weather permitting! Hope it's nice out.

Normally it'd[i] either be a whinge on the phone to my mum(!) or going for a soak in the bath - but lately it's been going on here, what a breath of fresh air for me x[/i]

Bookshops - a wander round Waterstone's after a stressful day often calms me down. I also like DS games as they keep hands and mind occupied.

Custard creams, every time. x

Baking

Still food for me too - going to try to change that this year.

Exercise cheers you up - scientific fact! - thinking about exercise though ... well .. i still haven't got the bug. But I will! I like a nice walk, much less boring than the gym

Have you tried any classes? I get bored with the gym all the time but do like it if I mix it in with classes or other activities.

I used to have a custard cream addiction !!

I dont have a stress buster at the moment, used to do running which was great or long walks with the buggy but kids too big for that now !
in 2010 - i am def going to try and get back out running again maybe enter a 10k

That is a good point - no I haven't - think i have been scared! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

Went to body shop, got myself 2 new scrubs, had a big warm bubbly bath and used my new products and now feeling great!!!! xxx

I used to be like that too. After great persuation from Miss Broxi I bit the bullet and tried a couple of classes. An now I love them and go to Pump, Conditioning, Attack and Step, Circuits.

Going to try Body Jam and Spinning soon I think too.

So go for it Lisino and let us know how you get on.

Laura xxx

Body jam is great - I used to go to that on a friday night - must get back to it. see if my knee holds out.
used to do attack and aqua but I do burlesque on a wednesday night know instead -think i spend more time laugh.

My cobwens normally cleared by plugging into some music though more recnetly I've been doing more poi practise and hat making so they are quite good to relieve it all

a good brisk walk or housework

Hmmmm, been tidying up this morning, pottering around doing washing, stripping the beds, you know the story!!
This is actually making me feel better - and the place looks better for it too!!!
So, i suppose housework IS good for you (it's just a thought, lol) x

Before if I was stressed I would have reached for a glass of wine, but you know its funny because since the New Year, I really really try not to let myself get stressed out. But I do find that housework will stop me reaching for wine glass or biccies, and stops me generally thinking about food then by the time I am finished I have a nice tidy home and have worked out my stress.

I was once told this really brilliant thing by a Police Officer about stress and I cant quite remember it, but its basically stress is the effect of something and to prevent stress you need to off load i.e. exercise, time out etc. Sorry I know thats a bit rubbish - I really wish I could remember what he said properly.

The gym, a walk with ma music on and defo housework destresses me a love gettin stuck into ma housework a love looking at ma watch wen its finished thinking how much time has past without eating lol

I walk the dog, gets me out of the house and usually by the time ive come back i feel better

Just found this old thread, can't believe it's been nearly a year since Laura started it
What a quick year!!

I still think a soak in the bath is my best "clearing away the cobwebs" thing to do x

BUMP!!!

Guess what??

Went for a lovely soak in the bath tonight - made sure the boys (son and OH) knew not to disturb me. I squirted in LOADS of bubble bath, lit a candle, and just lay there!!!!
After the soak - i slapped moisturiser all over - and just feel so.......clean!!! lol

I must've been well over an hour
Total bliss, i should do it more often xx