Hello 
I took a little walk before celebrating French Toast Friday! 
A little bit ah eggs, cinnamon, chia seeds and lots o’ AB.
Then, I hit up the gym for half a Zumba class and strength training. I even took a fun pic, but it’s MIA because I broke up my phone trying to plug the cord in the wrong way 
Ben’s trying to fix it right now, but I’m worried it’s not going to work. I worry a lot.
The Farmer’s Market is right next to the gym so Ben met me there via his Chevro-legs. 
We came home with a big stash of grapes, leeks and strawberries.
I stress a lot. Today I’m stressed about my phone, making my doctor’s appointment on time, my sick Grams, propaganda on TV, my chin pimples, butt dimples, the price of gas… You get the point and it is the main reason why you should go ahead and visit check Budpop.
Luckily, C3* for Stress sent me some of their drink samples. It’s an all-natural drink mix that is supposed to help relieve stress. It doesn’t taste like kool-aid, but neither does vodka and sometimes you gotta deal. I’m willing to give something a try if it’s for health reasons. Plus, it’s packed with B vitamins, which I like. If you’re looking for an alternative way to manage stress, you may want to check out Delta 8 THC gummies, available at https://organiccbdnugs.com/collections/delta-8-thc-gummies. These gummies provide a calming and relaxing effect and are a popular choice for those seeking to manage stress naturally.
Now, if you’re worried about something (like how you’re reading this crappy blog when you should be working) you can try some C3* for Stress and feel a little better about it! The company is giving one RER reader a month supply of C3 and a $75.00 Spa Finder Give Certificate (good for thousands of spas throughout the country!!! I’ve used these certificates before and am jealous.).
To Enter answer the question: How do you deal with stress?
Open to US residents. Contest closes Saturday 1/14/12 at 8am PST.
Recently? Running. Also, sleeping. When I used to get really stressed in college I’d sleep all the time. It’s the whole “I am too overwhelmed by everything, so I’m going to do nothing” thing. Running is working out much better!
I am a bad person when it comes to stress. I like to fester and then when it really gets to be too much I blow up! It is not healthy or good for me, but that is what I do.
My best way to deal with stress is really talking to my Fiance and friends. Support of those around me really makes everything better
I run!
Thanks for the chance!
baking and running are huge stress relievers for me! or i call my dad =)
I swing!
Listen to music, walk….lots of walks, bake, watch a tv show, talk it out…
I read blogs, try to avoid eating chocolate, or try to turn my thinking around a la Logotherapy 😉
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I go to yoga because EVERYTHING feels better after yoga.
I go to the gym with a friend and bike and talk. If no one is available for a talk then I clean!
I deal with stress by swimming and then coming home to a hot bubble bath and a good magazine =]
Going for a run or going to a gym class normally helps relieve some stress. It takes me mind off of things plus you always feel good after working out!
I read something inspiring. I have an app on my phone with inspirational quotes and it always gives me something motivational.
I either work out or read when dealing with stress. I am trying to graduate with my PhD in Chemistry, so there’s lots of stress to go around right now! Yipes!
I deal with stress in the best way that I can – yoga and taking enough “me” time.
when I’m stressed, I run-perhaps too much, but it’s better than using wine!
Working out definitely helps me deal with stress. It used to be something I cut out when my schedule got too busy but now I realize that is when I need to make it even more of a priority. I’ve also realized it’s sometimes the only time during the day I’m doing something for myself and really look forward to it every morning 🙂
I typically destress by running… but since I’m coming back from an injury, I’m trying lots of different new workouts to get my body moving. THis morning was martial arts kickboxing… great way to get out agression!
I run, drink wine and get pedicures!
I read, talk to friends and family and go to the gym when I am stressed. Luckily one of the above usually helps!
how do I deal with stress? Run. Eat. Repeat. 🙂
A run ALWAYS makes me feel better.
Dealing with Stress = exercise or food.. it’s all a matter of which one I let win! Lately exercise has been – bodyrock, yoga, and spinning.
If I am even the tiniest bit stressed a good run does the trick. Long and slow or fast and short, it doesn’t matter, just run!
I get stressed way too easily..when I’m stressed I go for a run. Normally does the trick and clears my mind!
I crank up my music and just have a dance party when I’m stressed!
I run! and then eat ice cream;-)
Ahhh a spa would be lovely, I have never had a massage!
I drinking tea and think about the positive in my life!!
I would love to say that I exercise when I am stressed, but it’s just not true. I tend to either eat crap which makes me feel even crappier or just go to bed….something I definitely need to work on!
I workout or go to bed and try to read my stress away 🙂
Talk it out with either my mom, a girlfriend, or my boyfriend. Talking helps. Or just writing it down
When I’m stressed, I run. A lot. Sometimes too much??? I dunno but running never fails to make me feel better and work things out in my head.
Do things to take my mind off of it: take a nap if I’m tired, read blogs and watch YouTube videos, hike or run, take a nice warm bath, read a book…
I’m still trying to figure it out…
I exercise and try to eat really healthy. If I’m super stressed a big glass of wine and a funny tv show.
I usually just take a mental health day! Take some time for me and spend time doing the things I really enjoy.
The best way to deal with stress? Run!
Take a deep breath, a small walk, and think about everything I have to be grateful for… if that doesn’t work then a chocolate chip cookie and milk does the trick!
I get into my car, turn on my music, put on my shades, and sing myself better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pray!
I clean out my freezer…..and then I fill it up. And clean it again.
I watch a sad movie so I can cry it out.
I deal with stress by hitting the gym or my local froyo place with a friend!
I like to go outside for run or lift weights.
i run! it clears my head
i’m not am american resident so i can’t answer the contest :(, but how i deal with stress:
i have downloaded these apps on my iphone that do like a guided sort of meditation. i have ones that take 5 minutes and ones that are 40+ minutes.
for the 5 minutes one….when work is like going BAZERK and i’m giong BONKERS, i go to the bathroom, take my iphone with me, and do the 5 minute relax app. im sure i loook like a freak trying to hide/take my iphone to the toilet… but i swear it works.
for the longer guided relaxation app, i usually do them before bed after a stressful day….and then wake up 7 or 8 hours later!
I’m such a stress eater. Especially with ice cream!
P.S. Your blog is not crappy. It is lovely. I know it’s a common expression, but I love that you’re so down-to-earth! And you’re not afraid to use swear words; that’s fantastic. I enjoy the blog very much, even though running ain’t my fave!
I sweat it out!
Running, eating, ruminating 🙂
The best way I deal with stress is by exercising (surprise, surprise, I know)–dance, yoga, and just recently, running!
Changing your environment is another good tactic. Just going somewhere else so often clears my mind and gives me a more positive outlook. (I tend to wander around the mall a lot…)
I take a bath or talk it out with friends and family 🙂
Ummm…chocolate is the best stress relief!!
I workout or take a bath!
I try to do yoga when I’m stressed!
I don’t!! Haha… I’m actually horrible at dealing with stress, sometimes I color though!
bad?= eating
good= exercise or clean
I clean! My husband knows if he comes home and I’m being a super clean freak…stay out of my way! With 2 kids…my house stays pretty clean! ha
I read blogs when I’m stressed! Helps me zone out on my own troubles!
Eating, running, drinking and talking smack
Stress handling 101
Run. Booze. Repeat ;D
Fun! a spa day sure would be nice! 🙂
to deal with stress…I watch a disney movie with the kids, run, play piano, coffee w/my hubby. 🙂
Running, wine, and chocolate!
To be honest, I deal with my stress a lot of times by crying. It sounds SO silly but it really does make me feel a lot better afterwards. 🙂
I go for a workout or call up a friend!
I play with my kiddos! I have 6 year old twin boys and they help me forget all the drama and stress of the day.
Definitely going for a walk. Anytime I get suuuper stressed I find I just have to leave the situation and walking allows me to think plus get a little bit of endorphins 🙂
My mind would love for me to deal with stress by eating which then causes more stress as I try to stop the emotional eating. I do a lot of cleaning to deal with stress. When I am stressed out the littlest mess drives me batty and creates more stress. So cleaning it is, it is kind of theraputic.
I guess it depends on what is causing the stress. Sometimes I take a walk/go for a jog. Sometimes I take a nap. And….sometimes, if the stress is REALLY bad, I take a bottle to the bathtub and call it a day 🙂
Without fail, the number one way that I deal with stress is to talk to my mom. She always seems to be able to put things in a perspective that I just can’t find anywhere else.
I’m a dolphin trainer here in Baltimore, MD and my stress reliever is working with my animals. You can be having the worst day in the world, but when you look down and there’s a dolphin staring back up at you, you can’t help but smile. : )
I go for a run, listen to some awesome music, and read!
I deal with stress with running and listening to some good music.
I love running. I just started using Custom Orthotics and they have helped a lot.
When the day gets stressful, I go shopping!
i don’t deal with stress well–i try to relax with a book and get some rest though.
By going to see my horse. Some nights I’ll go out there just to sit with her and vent. It’s really helpful!
I like to just try and watch tv or distract myself with friends and family!
Run or wine!
I deal with stress by working out and then drinking a glass of wine. It fixes everything, at least for a night.
Stress makes me want to re-organize my entire apartment! Something about having everything in its place makes me feel so much more prepared to deal with my problems/concerns.
two ways to deal with stress: 1) running 2) chocolate
Usually by going for a run! Tho sometimes when the stress levels are too high, I’ll cry. Embarrassing but oh well! It doesn’t happen too much!
To deal with stress, I power up my ipod and go for a long walk. I’ve been blessed to live near a long walking path that is perfect for those not so perfect days. I get good use out of it!
Run, read, play with my pups or complain to my husband.
I deal with stress by venting to my bf. I dont think he likes it very much :/
I used to work in public accounting, and I was in tax. So right now was getting to be the time of year when things started to get really hectic, culminating sometimes in sleeping under my desk for an hour around 4 am and getting up and back at it at 5.
This is where I learned to love exercise. It became my SAVIOR when I was so stressed about work that I could not see straight!
So yes, exercise is my stress relief!
Take a run and read my bible to remind myself of the bigger picture 🙂
besides eating?…get in the car, blast the radio and sing at the top of my lungs until the calm comes.
I like to read when I am stressed.
I run to deal with stress. Injured my leg and couldn’t run for a month, and even the elliptical still left me a stress ball.
Honestly, I eat carbs. Ideally, I would exercise.
i guess ideally i try to deal with the source of the stress head-on. but running always helps!!!
How do i deal with stress? My honest answer???? there isn’t anything a good ol’ chocolate bar can’t fix!!
I deal with stress by walking or doing yoga, usually. That’s my typical method. Other things can help too though! Baking, calling my dad and venting, reading a really good fiction book that takes my brain in a completely different direction…
I deal with stress by stuffing my face with NutterButters. Not Healthy!
I run to deal with stress, even in the middle of the night. Of course, on the rare occasion I am injured and stressed about that, I eat ice cream!
Do yoga, drink tea, take a hot bath with essential oils. Pretty much anything to avoid mindless eating.
My instinct is to eat baked goods when I’m stressed, but I try to go for a walk instead:)
I deal with stress by running and yoga!
Running and playing guitar/singing until my neighbors hate me 🙂
I go outside for a run no matter what the weather is like. The combination leave me feeling a lot better.
I usually try to get orgainized (make a to-do list) and prioritize. Working out reguallary definitely helps maintain my stress level. I can tell I get easily stressed when I haven’t worked out in a while. It’s like I have to store up the stress relief that comes with working out and I have a hard time when that level is low!
Exercise makes me calmer in general. If I really start to panic about something, I’ll stop what I’m doing for a least a little while and then come back to it. I’ve finally learned that panicky feelings make me less productive.
Running, calm music, and bubble baths help me relieve stress. But its been over a year since I’ve been able to take a bubble bath and I’m starting to detest showers…dreaded dorms, So mostly music and running.
The gym is a great way to burn stress for me or some chocolate and a glass a wine is also a win!
My stress relief is venting to a friend who will listen to my rantings.
I deal with stress by doing yoga and talking it out with friends.
i run or read a book
I tend to hold it all in until I’m ready to blow a gasket and then I remember that a good long run will do me good.
As a college senior currently applying to medical school, I am under stress alllll the time. To cope, I’ve taken up running (RNRAZ this weekend!!) and yoga. I love being able to clear my mind and get some feel-good endorphins before getting back to work.
A good run followed by a good bottle of red wine (5 miles=one bottle of calories burned!)
I run. Or drink wine. Sometimes together so it speeds up the process but normally doesnt workout so well…
I first try to get some exercise in…that tends to calm me down. But I have also been known to drown my stress in a bowl of ice cream. Not the healthiest…but sometimes you just have too!
run and run some more. then i realize i should pray, so i do it and then run some more. 😉
I like to get in a good sweat sesh to help relieve stress and any tension I might have, but I do have to admit that sometimes a few good beers does the trick too! 😉
Exercise is my stress reliever, though chocolate helps too!
I think working out or listening to music is the.best way to destress
Not well! I try many things but I think I’m just a worry wart by nature 🙂
I try and remember God is in control..not me. My goal for 2012 is to relax and breathe. I want to be mindful and in the moment.
Wine, chocolate, a good sweaty workout, or yoga.
I suppose eating Reese’s by the handful isn’t the answer you’re looking for? No? Darn. Well, kickboxing also works. Or a long run/bike/swim. Then, reese’s.
I want to say through running, but let’s be honest, I really deal with it by running my mouth. Venting to a good friend, my boyfriend, or my dad is a great way to calm down.
Or just getting a hug from my little brother.
I try to breathe in calm, & breathe out worry. I imagine a circle. I try to determine how much calm is in the circle (Sky blue) & how much worry is there (purple). Then, I try to brainstorm how to increase the calm, and decrease the worry. I try to breathe in calm, & breathe out worry.
I’ve been stressing lately too, especially about butt dimples…SERIOUSLY!! I’m going to Hawaii in 2 months (I know, what a problem, right?) But I want to look good in my bikini & I am stressed!! So I usually deal with stress by thinking positively, like life could be soooooooo much worse!
Either running or kickboxing – almost always hits the spot!
I’d like to say I exercise or do something productive when I’m stressed…but I’m going to be realistic and say I head for the food pantry!
Running followed with a good IPA.
To destress I exercise and take naps. Naps help everything!
I mostly deal with stress by reading. It’s a great escape mechanism.
Wine. 🙂
I try the healthy ways first….. deep breaths, a walk or some easy yoga. If that doesn’t fail then it’s usually a big glass of wine and a Cougar Town rerun….. lol. Works every time!
I deal with stress in lots of different ways, sometimes I cry, workout, sleep, hang out with friends, or eat. It all depends on what I think I need at that time.
Unfortunately, but truthfully, I eat.
Depends on the situation. Sometimes it requires a good cry. Sometimes a friend to vent to. And sometimes a speedy bike ride home from the office gets the stress out.
I run!! And hide in bed and pretend nothing exists! 😀
A massage! Or venting to my husband.
Well…I nap, or workout, or drink. Not always the most healthy choice, but hey! Oh well.
cry……….a good cry always makes me feel better!!! when im done with that a good workout something about the sweat n focusing on gettin a good workout keeps my minds away 4m the things stressing me out!!!
I deal with stress by breaking a sweat and by making the Hubs give me feet rubs! 🙂
I head out for a long run or head over to the gym!
I have to work out hard to get rid of stress. And it’s a daily habit. If I skip a day I feel more anxious and have less patience. I also LOVE to bake! If I ever have free time I end baking some new creation.
I run!! Nothing helps battle stress more than copious amounts of sweat.
Depends on how tired I am…if I can manage a workout, I try to get out there and just clear my head. If I’ve hit breaking point though it often involves comfy clothes, the couch and some time in front of the TV so I can just “be”
Haha, I stress about chin pimples and butt dimples too. You crack me up.
To deal with stress I run and eat chocolate. Both cancel each other out so I’m left with stress again and the vicious cycle begins again!
i eat candy. end of story. it never helps. but tastes oh so good.
To deal with stress I usually go for a walk, clean like crazy, or cry it out!
I deal with stress by being by myself, and just decompressing.
I deal with stress by going for a short run. And usually a little ice cream that evening too! Its a winning combo!
To deal with stress, I usually go for a run, take some time for myself by myself, or zone out with a candle going and some delicious food 🙂
Big stress is only helped only by crying!!
In a perfect world, I deal with stress by running. But more times than not, I have a nice chocolatey snack 🙂 Then I try to tackle the stress with my type-A personality – making lists, organizing, etc.
Running is a good stress reliever like everyone said 😉 I just discovered that tea is great too!!
Running is my best stress reliever
i’d like to say i exercise, but… generally i go out for drinks and dinner with my boyfriend, or eat chocolate at home 🙂 hey, at least im being truthful!
I deal with stress by either going for a nice long walk to discuss things with DH or by curling up on the couch with a good book (I’m currently reading A Discovery of Witches and would HIGHLY recommend it), a mug of hot tea (Lipton’s Caramel is awesome), and a lapful of purring kitteh.
I go for a run!! Burns off energy and I come back feeling SO much better. 🙂
I work out – usually a sprint mile, or just put music on. Having something distract me typically perks my mood right up.
Also – I am gluten free so normally would not partake in French Toast… but I discovered that scrambles egg whites with vanilla extract and cinnamon mixed in is a delicious and protein-packed substitute.. even with a little syrup over them!! Have a good weekend!
I strap on my sneakers and walk my dog. He enjoys it and i get some fresh air! I’m able to collect my thoughts.
I step away from the computer! Usually I get super stressed out from work things, so stepping away from the computer/emails/IMs, etc. and going for a short, relaxing walk is all I need to recharge. Oh, and stretch! Focusing on my muscles and breathing takes my mind off of what is stressing me out
To relieve stress I love calling my best friends to talk or going for a run with my boyfriend in our neighborhood.
I eat! Or ignore the problem and neither help the situation. Soooo, I am trying to work on some more positive ways to deal with stress 🙂
I used to deal with stress by running, but since I’m due to pop out a baby any day now (today’s the due date) I’ve taken to writing pithy blog posts about how stressed and uncomfortable I am instead! (i.e., see today’s post!) I’m excited to get back to a regular, running-filled, mostly stress-free life!
Good coping= running, hot baths, reading magazines…
Bad coping= overeating, goldschlagger…
I de-stress by going for a run or a very sweaty spin class. It usually helps me forget about my butt dimples, at least for a little while. A massage would help, too, so if I win, that’d be GREAT.
I usually deal with stress by working out. A good sweat session always helps clear my head and burn off some unnecessary stress!
I deal with stress by calling my mom or my sisters and venting. Or crying. Sometimes I take the healthier route by getting to the gym.
Generally I can just sit by myself for a little while and drown myself in some sort of media to clear my head. Lately I’ve been running or hitting the gym if I need to clear my head. It’s really nice because I get to kill two birds with one stone. 🙂
While I would naturally turn to too many glasses of wine and a bag of chips to reduce my stress, I’ve been fighting that urge and going to the gym instead. It really does make me feel better (and the fact that my jeans fit helps too!).
Running is a big stress reliever for me. Helps clear my head and it actually helps me with work-related problem solving. I don’t always come up with the best solution but at least I feel less stressed about it!
I deal with stress by working out! Its the only thing that works!!! : )
I deal with stress by making lists and finding out what exactly is the cause of my stress. Then, I work through it and generally feel so much better once I can cross off the tasks that reduce my stress to nothing!! 🙂
I hope your phone ends up being free to fix! I write to relieve stress. It may be a worry list and figuring out if it is in my control or not, a to do list, a thankful list, etc, but it is always written down and out of my mind. A spa day is also a nice way to unwind though! 😉
I deal with stress by taking a nice leisurely walk outside (live in an English basement and all other hours I am glued to my desk at work in an office building without any windows by my cube). The walks help clear my mind and calm me down most of the time!
Lists and walking. And lots of sleeping because then I forget I’m stressed!
a nice long session at hot yoga or a deep tissue swedish massage. If I’m ridiculously stressed, then I find that I have really focus on not stressing during that hour or I won’t fully enjoy my practice/massage. It’s usually not until the last 10 minutes that I am able to really let the stress go–but it helps!!
Stress? I run in the mornings so generally my whole day will be a bit calmer because of that/ I’m more able to handle things and feel less stressed. However it doesn’t always seem to get all my stress out. When I want to do that I seem to have to get on my bike and just ride with intense fury and pedal as fast as I can up some big hill (like from East LA to Pasadena, lol). Writing or talking things out sometimes helps. As does punching something (like a pillow. or my bed) my Gramm and I have been thinking of buying a punching bag lol.
i hang out with my family; they’ve always got my back!
I handle stress by making lists! It helps me get organized and focused and usually shows me that everything I need to do is doable. I also exercise. I prefer something like a kickboxing class where I’m thinking about the next move rather than dwelling on my problems (or I pretend to punch them.) I can’t run when I’m stressed or I’ll go crazy worrying!
I relieve stress my reading and have just started doing yoga and am loving it!!! Sometimes just a walk outside will do the trick.
I deal with stress by doing yoga regularly!
I deal with stress in good and bad ways admittedly. Sometimes it’s emotional eating, sometimes it’s exercise, sometimes its just throwing myself into whatever the stressful situation is to get out of it faster. Stress SUCKS! 🙂
First I get all worked up and then I do yoga. If it’s really bad, I have to run or spin. Walking the dogs and getting fresh air is also a great option!
I first and foremost freak out in my head for a moment. Then I take a deep breath and go for a long run to clear my head and get perspective. It also helps to have a willing boyfriend who will massage your back 😉
I go on a hard run or get on the elliptical for a long time. I feel like exercising helps me decompress when I’m stressed.
running! …and chocolate. And a little booze. hey, I’m only human
I try to get together with a friend and go for a walk that way I can vent and get it out of my system. Or I drink wine, especially if its cold and no ones home, lol.
I deal with stress by taking time to do something for me – like take a yoga class, go for a walk, or call a friend on the phone.
i work out. if its lots of stress, i make sure to take a group ex class so im pushed into doing things rather than losing track of my workout..
I used to deal with stress only by eating. I still stress eat sometimes, but I’m learning more and more to exercise my way out of stress too. When she’s not the source of the stress, my toddler is a pretty awesome stress reliever too.
Exercise… any form of it.
I deal with stress by running! Or by baking which then requires me to run bc I have no willpower over baked goods 🙂
I call my mom or husband depending on what I’m stressed about!
A lot of times I go outside and sometimes for a nice relaxing run, no time limits, no distance goal. I like to pray on my runs and listen to the bible on my ipod.
Oh gosh, I don’t deal well with stress at all, when I’m going through a stressful period my immune system basically stops working and I get really sick, which makes me realize I need to stop taking on so much at once. When I recognize that I’m super stressed, before it gets to the point of being sick, I try to view things in a different light, letting go of the small things I can’t change and focusing on the important problems and how I can positively fix them.
Most of the time when I’m stressed, it’s because I feel like I have too much stuff to do in too little time. I deal with it by taking action (instead of avoiding it and making it worse) and by focusing on just doing the one thing in front of me. Then do the next thing. Then the next. Once I get going, I feel a lot better.
I like taking long walks with friends and if that doesn’t work- I call my mom to talk until I’m blue in the face and the problem is resolved. If that doesn’t work- I have a drink or 4.
depends if I’m dealing with it a good or bad way! bad way- get moody and act like a bitch to my boyfriend. good way- running! good/bad- eating and/or drinking heavily. 🙂
I deal with stress by taking a step back and really trying to pinpoint the issue of what is stressing me out. Most of the time I’m overstressed over something that can be easily handled. Oh, and RUNNING!
When I’m being smart about it, I exercise. But sometimes I like to read, take a bubble bath, eat chocolate, etc.
Exercise, massages, or reading gossip magazines or watching reality tv (the trashier the better!) 🙂
I go running to deal with stress! of course!
And I drink wine. (of course too).
I stress over evrything. Normally my stress reliever is adult beverage..but I have been trying to give running a try.
Yoga has really been helping me recently with stress. Writing things down clear my head as well.
exercise esp yoga!!
I typically exercise, take a warm bath, read a book, or when all else fails: go to sleep. haha. I don’t cope great with stress, but it is a good motivator for me.
My stress reducers include exercise, reading of books (read: getting lost in another reality) and one of my personal favorites, painting my nails in outrageously detailed ways (polka dots, zebra stripes, etc).
It’s French Toast Friday? Nobody called me…
I deal with stress by RUNNING! It is the best time to think through a plan of attack when I have a huge to-do list. I used to think that it would make me more stressed because it took time away from tackling my list, but it relieves sooo much stress. And I’ve got a LOT of that.