Learn relaxation techniques

It’s no secret that stress can contribute to weight gain and development of chronic diseases. By learning relaxation responses, you can stop the adverse effects that come with stress. Among the popular relaxation techniques include breathing exercises, journaling, visualization and laughter, among others. If you deal with serious amount of stress on a daily basis, teach your body how to best cope with it.

Maintain at least one hobby

Find an activity that you are passionate about that you probably won’t mind doing for hours, may it be photography, vising museums or spending hours in a bookstore. Pursue things that bring the greatest joy. Joy can lead to smiling which is GREAT exercise for your body, mind and soul.

Don’t confuse thirst with hunger

The human body has difficulty differentiating thirst from hunger. So when you are starting to feel hunger pangs, avoid indulging in food right away and instead drink a glass of water and check if you are still hungry.