Life by Cynthia

This post is written in partnership with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. I am always open to learning new ways of finding ways to improve quality of life. I found some interesting facts on the Molina Healthcare website in regarding stress. According to Molina: Most of us have more stress in our life than is healthy for us. Too much stress makes blood sugar levels go up. Too much stress can raise blood pressure. Stress eating? Yes, I'm sure that we have all been there. What stresses me out? Work. Worry. Deadlines. What calms me down? Being with my family, prayer, and taking walks. Calendars and being over-scheduled adds pressure and stress.  I am trying my best to be as healthy as I can be. I am on the verge of 44. I have a 4 year old son and a 40 year old hubby.  I am striving for good health and happy times with my guys! As I've gotten older I've noticed that stressful events take a bigger toll on me than in the past. This...

8 lbs 3 oz = Not only the weight of my child at birth but the amount left for me to lose!  I have blogged about the "Baby Weight" ( The Skinny ) but haven't updated.  To my surprise I have been continuously losing weight even though I have not been actively trying to. To date I have lost about 43 lbs. If I lose the equivalent to what my baby's birth weight was I will be back to my pre-pregnancy weight!  As long as I get there by May 19, 2011 I'll be a happy camper.  Isn't it funny how we are uncomfortable divulging our weight?  I was uncomfortable discussing it at first.  I must say that there is something liberating in just letting it all "hang out".  I'm Curious...how much weight did you put on during pregnancy?  How long did it take to take off? HOW did you do it? If you still have the heebie-jeebies about admitting weight = no worries!  I totally understand.  It's unfair to put anyone on the spot. Heebie-Jeebie's. I just love s...