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Sweat to smile.
A little stressed out?
The best form of aerobic exercise is one that you love.
Like volleyball?This workoutis for you.
Or try SELF?sbikini-body blaster, road tested by Vanessa Minnillo.
Tweak your diet.
How you cook the fishcan definitely affect how good it is for you.
Grilling, broiling, poaching and baking all preserve salmon’s healthy fats.
Deep-frying, however, might cancel out salmon’s benefits by increasing the amount of unhealthy fat it contains.
But salmon doesn’t need to be fried or smoked to taste great.
Don?t forget to fill up your cart with thesestress-busting foods.
Sleep off sadness.
Lack of sleep has also been linked to weight gain.
Check outSELF’s Good-Sleep Guidefor smart snoozing strategieseven if he snores like crazy all night long!
Find outwhich sleep aids really work(we tried them!)
Also, find outthe real reason you’ve got the option to’t sleep.
And prime your body for bed with thesesimple changesfor a better night’s sleep.
Anxiety keeping you up?
Try theseinstant soothers for high-stress times.
Bonus: Do you need sleep medication?
Just say om.
Some studies suggest that regular meditation reduces the recurrence of depression as effectively as medication.
If sitting and chanting aren’t appealing, start with baby steps by focusing on your breath.
If your mind wanders, let your thoughts go and refocus on inhaling and exhaling.
Learn how to breathe better withSELF’s Guide to Yoga, and tone yourbuttandabswhile you’re at it!
Here are7 of her favorite slim-and-sexy moves.
See the light.
Here’sa list of other foods high in vitamin D, generated with our Nutrient Search Tool.
Lean on a friend.
Curling up on the couch with a pal can be restorative, too.
“A friendly touch puts the brakes on the brain’s stress-response signals,” Ilardi explains.
Give someone you love a hug.
If you have great friends and are looking to slim down together, try this greatbuddy workout.
