At times there can be a lot of stress associated with weight loss (especially when dealing with the health insurance companies or from the comments from co-workers). One way to relieve that stress is grown-up coloring books.

Experts speculate that the rhythmic repetition of coloring helps tune out the outside world, which in fact releases stress. But, they quickly note, the moment of zen is not meant to replace actual therapy when needed, because of the relationship that’s established between a therapist and the patient. The American Art Therapy is behind the craze, too, releasing a statement saying it supports the use of adult-coloring books for “pleasure and self care.”

http://acsh.org/news/2016/04/16/feeling-stressed-out-adult-coloring-books-can-help/

I wholeheartedly agree. I used coloring to assist me while quitting smoking.

One of my triggers for smoking was talking on the phone, every time the phone rang I went out the door to smoke. So to combat that trigger I headed to the table to color.

I used it in the morning with my coffee, and after dinner. All the times I would normally smoke I colored.

I'm now 4 months smoke free, and have some beautiful works of art.

#verygoodstressreliever

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At times there can be a lot of stress associated with weight loss (especially when dealing with the health insurance companies or from the comments from co-workers). One way to relieve that stress is grown-up coloring books.

Experts speculate that the rhythmic repetition of coloring helps tune out the outside world, which in fact releases stress. But, they quickly note, the moment of zen is not meant to replace actual therapy when needed, because of the relationship that’s established between a therapist and the patient. The American Art Therapy is behind the craze, too, releasing a statement saying it supports the use of adult-coloring books for “pleasure and self care.”

http://acsh.org/news/2016/04/16/feeling-stressed-out-adult-coloring-books-can-help/

I keep seeing these coloring books in the stores. I think I will purchase one. I need to delve back into my arts & crafts post op so that I can have positive hobbies that don't include food.

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