Stress: Life is full of it, how do we handle it?!

 Hello Blog Family,

So, here is my question...

Stress is something that we as people always struggle to keep at bay right, or is it just me?
On a serious note however, I have been straining myself in the stress department for some time now. As I age I feel that the stresses of life get to be very heavy. I have been managing the ebb and flow of life for some time now so its not the " world that overwhelms me", for me it's the little things.
Such as, relationships with friends, family, and Co-workers that get to me the most lately it seems. I have lived my life on the upswing so far so I guess that there has to be a point in life's pendulum that falls downward. I am excited about this new chapter in my life but at the same time it Stresses me out for sure.
As my life changes my body feels the burden of the stresses I place on myself. My mind is working very hard so my metabolism feel like it is also.Now lets get this out of the way, I am no dietician only speaking from personal experience but it seems that my body physically reacts to the effects of stress. Do you feel the same? If so, tell me how? If not, let me know how it effects you and how it manifests itself.
In the past 10 years my body has reacted and been affected by stress in the following ways:

• My face becomes dry, break-outs form, and/or advanced short term aging of my skin
• Eczema flairs up or becomes very serious
• Between the ages of 18-25 stress would play a large factor in my weight gain 
• Between the ages of 26-and current stress has no longer effected my weight in a gaining way but rather in the way of aging and becoming less elastic in nature
•  My appetite increases for the foods I don't normally like, I get unusual cravings
• I become more easily fatigued 

I'm sure there are others I could include but those are the major ones that have affected my life. Something that I have found very helpful with managing these things are as follows:

• eating 6 to 8 small amounts throughout the day
• staying away from processed/ pre-made foods
• stay as organic as you can: when it comes to veggies, fruits, meats, things from nature that should be non-GMO, no hormones:like with poultry/ cows milk
• staying active and keeping your body guessing by doing different things through out the week/month

I have found that making these few changes helps in my daily life. It helps with my energy level and my stamina throughout the day. I have also noticed a significant improvement in my skin clarity. Most of all I feel less stress and more positive vibes seem to "flow my way" as I stay healthy on the inside. What you put into your body can make all the difference to a person mentally, physically, and emotionally.  I've noticed eating healthy and staying active has improved my life positively.

I hope that my friends in the blog world and beyond can take from my experience and self reflection.
Live to Give & Live in Love.

Back In Action! Taking Back My Health

Hello Everyone! It's been a while since I've posted, two years to be exact but I'm so happy to be back. I have been working hard on improving both my mind and body over the past 24 months. It has been a rollercoster of a journey that has not all been easy or fun! However, I have discovered some wonderful things about myself and gained some tips and tricks along the way. I am busting at the seems to share what I have gained though out this continuous journey. I am looking forward to hearing from everyone along the way.
So let's dive right in!
My health journey has been a very long and continuous learning experience. I have come to find over the year's that there has been 4 constant keys to feeling your best. One, fresh and whole foods are the way to go. Two, processed sugars are the kiss of death for ones body. Third, water should be your best friend. Fourth, keep your body moving!
I have found that keeping these 4 things in mind while going through your daily routine helps your body function at its best.
Let me give you an example of how these 4 keys helped me in my life not just 1 year ago.
So, around December of 2017, I found myself 85 pounds over weight, constantly fatigued, and miserable.
I knew I had to do something about it because it seemed like my body had begun to have a "mind of it's own", at this point. I was eating the wrong foods but not alwsys over eating. I was eating heavy foods late in the evening. I was not very active in my professional life along with personal. I was sleeping too much or not enough.  Also, I had content awhile as extreme stomach pains and skin irritation.  Etc...
So for New Years, I set out to change my short term habits. Also, figure out what I need to keep my body the healthiest while also keeping me happy.
I say this because I love trying new foods and experience excellent places. Whether, it's out at a new local place or just simply in my kitchen.
In fact, that's one of my favorite places these days. My kitchen is my play ground. It has always been a place to be creative. Also, it gives me a sense of completion each time I stepped foot in my own kitchen. It's a judgement free zone. The kitchen, in my opinion, should be a Zen and free place to express and keep sacred Your Temple.
I have found, through my mother, nutritionists, my life and sensitivities that what you eat is everything!
I have been putting together so great dishes that show eating well can also be healthy. I have found Some pretty simple recipes and life tips thought my life. Some gluten free. Others, will be full family dinner, I will also be talking about green juices and the important in eating whole foods as much as possible. Just for so examples that is.
Aside from the food, I want to open up a chat about life. Questions, uncertainties, victories, and exciting moments. I will be talking about my life as well. I will be 30 January 8th 2019 and I want to talk about that too. 🤗 also, stop by my Instagram @kris10skitchen.
I am hitting some small milestones in life and I am struggling in others. But isn't life that way?
Let's talk about life, friends!
Let's talk about health living!
Let's talk about consous living!
Let's talk about living abpositive lifestyle!
And so much....!!!!!
I hope you all enjoy it. However, you are welcome to not. No worries.
Thanks for listening. Live to Give, friends & always Live in Love!