Prolonged stress, which can be associated with both work and troubles in your personal life, seriously affects the body. Stress can affect the immune system, as it depends on proper nutrition, and the best protection disease can be a good diet.
But what to do if the stress "as by the book" leads to fatigue and depression, and the appetite is completely lost, and, as a result, not healthy foods, but which are at hand, get into the stomach. “What difference does it make, as long as it calms down,” a stressed person often thinks, and during this period he absolutely does not care that such food is usually full of fat, salt and sugar, which in their mixture only spoil health.
In general, people are divided into two categories: those who completely lose their appetite during a period of stress, and those who desperately “eat” their favorite goodies during difficult times, acting as not only small, but also big joys, which in some a moment of life is missing. But the "holiday of the stomach" can turn into best case extra kilos.
So how do you control your diet when you're stressed?
Assess the strength of your desire to eat
Was there at least one case when your stressful overeating was remembered not “in a fog”, but as a deliberate and balanced decision? We are willing to bet that it is not. Even if you have already forced yourself to get up and move towards the food, force yourself to stop and wait at least another five minutes. Tell yourself: “If in five minutes I still want to eat, then I will not restrain myself.”
It is possible that in a minute you will forget about the sudden hunger and the requirement to wait that followed it. So you don't have to fight anymore.
Change inactivity to activity
Has it ever happened to you that things that didn’t want to end in any way made you completely forget about lunch, or even dinner? Then there is no need to explain why at the moment of X - when the hand reaches for another sweetness - doing cleaning or playing with a pet will be the salvation of your figure. But it is best to go for a walk or go for a run.
So, firstly, you will change the situation, and the likelihood of being surrounded by something edible will be minimized, secondly, you will burn a hundred or two calories, and thirdly, you will cheer yourself up - physical activity, as a rule, helps and get rid of unpleasant thoughts.
Don't Eat After a Hard Day
The time when overeating happens most often is in the evening. The same scenario works: a hard day is behind you, you rush home and almost the first thing, just after crossing the threshold, you go to have a hearty dinner in a calm and cozy atmosphere- this is a kind of "rest" and a way to relieve fatigue. Experts suggest trying a different tactic: instead of sitting at the table at the behest of hunger, try to spend at least 20 minutes on other types of “rest”.
Chat with your family, take a shower, fields flowers - anything will do, as long as it allows you to get a little distracted from worries, relieve tension and tune in to positive tone. You will be surprised, but even after a small amount of time spent on such activities, you will no longer suffer from hunger.
Don't eat alone
If during a period of stress your lunches and dinners are held alone with a plate, then immersed in sad thoughts, until no one distracts you with carefree chatter (or serious conversations), you will not notice how much you ate. Another option - especially acutely feeling the lack of communication, you will make up for it with a larger serving of food.
Having interlocutors at your table, you, exchanging phrases with them in the process of eating, stretch out the meal - during this time a feeling of fullness comes, and you don’t feel like supplementing at all. So having lunch in a company is useful not only for the emotional state, but also for the figure.
Eat gum without sugar
This life hack should save you from overeating, which is hardly manageable if you are overcome by a passionate desire to drown out all other feelings with a feeling of satiety. As soon as you feel that you urgently need to replenish your stomach with something, eat gum. It will help to deceive the digestive system.
It is best that the chewing gum is mint. Why? The minty taste in your mouth will distort the true taste of all other foods if you take on something else after chewing gum. And you hardly wanted to eat salty chips with mint, or french fries with mint, or fried meat with mint, notes cosmo.ru.
Drink half a glass of water
Another "trick": instead of filling your stomach with food at the first call, drink a glass of water. What for? There is an opinion that thirst is often mistaken for hunger, so do not rush. If this is a false hunger, after half an hour it will pass (thanks to the liquid, the stomach will no longer be empty and will stop “complaining” about your inattention); if the aching feeling remains with you, then you really need to eat, and you can arrange a meal without remorse.
Tidy up the kitchen
If at the entrance to your kitchen you catch your eye here and there lying packages of sweets and cookies, sweet bars, packs of chips and crackers - there is nothing surprising in the fact that at a critical moment, when the disorder needs to be urgently “eaten”, everything they will be hit first. If on kitchen table, next to the stove and with a microwave, on the shelves above and below it will be quiet and smooth, then there will be nothing to provoke the stomach with anything that does not catch the eye. True, not finding anything edible in the kitchen can only make you more upset, but it would be better to be a moment of sadness over an uneaten chocolate bar than bitter tears at the sight of a number on the scales.
By the way, at the end of last year, scientists from Ohio State University managed to find out which foods are most dangerous for the figure at the very time when you are experiencing stress. The reason lies in the fact that they slow down the metabolism and therefore are assistants in gaining extra kilos. It is unlikely that the list will surprise you, but we advise you to familiarize yourself with it, given that its composition is scientifically confirmed:
- donuts
- cakes
- biscuit
- salted nuts
- potato chips
- ice cream
The grinder is a useful device that should be in the arsenal of any master. It allows you to perform a wide range of complex and important works however, it must be used with care to avoid injury. About the rules for using the corner grinder we will tell in this article.
Rules for personal protection when working with dangerous tools
It is possible to work correctly as an angle grinder, without endangering yourself, only if you are extremely collected and attentive. The device should not even be picked up, being unhealthy, tired and in a state of intoxication. Carelessness can cost you dearly when using a grinder. In some cases, negligence leads to very serious injuries, and sometimes to the death of the negligent master.
Main condition correct operation with the tool - the use of glasses and a protective casing. The work of a grinder necessarily leads to the scattering of sparks, metal fragments, scale and abrasive particles. If you do not protect your face and eyes, there is a high chance of injury. It is best to use a mask or goggles. Fragments and sparks from the grinder fly along complex trajectories, therefore they can fly under the glasses if in some part they do not fit snugly enough to the body. The mask is best used with a safety net, since during operation there is a possibility of fragments separating from the circle, which fly at high speed and can pierce unreinforced protective equipment.
The first barrier that stands between the grinder operator and the rotating wheel is the safety guard. In practice, the wheels are quite often destroyed during operation, which usually occurs due to the jamming of the circle in the slot. The casing is fixed on the tool in such a way that it protects a person from sparks and possible fragments if they appear. The casing must be fixed to the machine as securely and firmly as possible in order to completely eliminate the possibility of its spontaneous rotation. Of course, working with a casing is more difficult and less convenient than without it, but when removing this protective screen you are putting yourself in unnecessary danger.
To work with a grinder, you need not only a casing and a protective mask, but also hand protection - mittens or gloves. Your hands will be very close to the spinning circle, so they should be protected from sparks and all kinds of fragments. We recommend using thick leather mittens or gloves to protect your hands, cotton products are not able to reliably protect you.
When processing concrete and stone materials it is also necessary to use a special respirator - it will protect the respiratory tract from dust. All your clothes should be wide and well tucked in; any loose part of your clothes can be caught in the high-speed spinning circle and cause injury.
How to use a removable tool on a grinder?
LBM allows you to perform different types work, process various materials and for each of them, a specially designed abrasive tool should be used. By using the wrong circle, you increase the likelihood of it splitting and endangering yourself. Never place discs larger than those intended for this model on the unit.
Small angle grinders differ from large ones in a higher speed of disk rotation. Circles of large diameters may simply not withstand too high rotation speeds and collapse. This applies to both new circles and used and because of this, reduced in size. Another reason to refuse large circles is that in order to use such a disc, you have to remove the casing protecting the operator, and this is completely unacceptable. Moreover, large circles create a greater load on the tool nodes - it wears out faster and may soon fail.
You can put a disc on the grinder if it matches the device used and does not have any damage. Cracks, gouges, chips and other irregularities of roundness or flatness significantly increase the likelihood of kickback and wheel resolution during operation.
For safety reasons, it is completely forbidden to install saw blades for wood on angle grinders. Very often, such actions lead to tragic consequences, so do not repeat the mistakes of others if your life is dear to you. Cutting wood with a grinder should not be done for several reasons. Firstly, the tree is a heterogeneous material in which there are knots, and sometimes foreign bodies, such as nails, because of which the wheel can break at high speeds. Secondly, such work is simply impractical - due to the high speed, the wood discs will quickly become dull.
In order to safely use the angle grinder, it is necessary, after installing the disk, to check the operation of the device at idle at maximum speed for 60 seconds. When checking, the circle should spin freely, with minimal vibration, without touching the protective cover.
It is equally important to qualitatively fix the workpieces before work. Self-weight can rarely guarantee the complete immobility of an object, therefore it is best to fix materials in a vice or clamps on heavy structures. Do not attempt to handle objects held in your hands. By doing this, you violate two safety requirements at once, which read:
- 1. The grinder must be held with both hands.
- 2. The workpiece to be machined must be firmly fixed.
By holding the workpiece with your hand, you increase the likelihood of the part moving and the wheel jamming. You should completely eliminate the bending of the workpiece in the area of the cut, especially if it can narrow the cut. This will almost inevitably cause the disc to pinch and kick back.
General recommendations for the use of grinders - how not to endanger yourself?
Despite the danger of the angle grinder, it can be safely used if you follow the safety precautions and avoid any mistakes. To do this, you need to hold the tool with only two hands. With a secure hold on the device, even a reverse blow will not lead to a strong displacement and falling out of your hands. It is also necessary to ensure that the position of the whole body is as stable as possible, without the risk of losing balance.
Operate the device in such a way that the power cord is always located away from the spinning wheel. If the cord is nearby, you can cut it, and it can also be pulled towards the blade, creating the danger of a short circuit or a sharp stop in rotation with the tool moving.
The machine must not be released until the movement of the disc has completely stopped. If you do not fulfill this requirement, you can catch on some objects or surfaces with a rotating disk. move from one working area you can only go to another place with the device turned off, otherwise the circle may grab your clothes. In the event of a power outage, the grinder must be unplugged from the outlet, otherwise, when the electricity supply is restored, it may turn on uncontrollably.
Keep in mind that discs can get very hot during use and should not be touched until they have completely cooled down. Make sure that all bystanders are on safe removal from the place of work of the tool, because abrasive particles can harm not only you, but also those around you.
To start working with a grinder - to make contact with a rotating disk with a material or workpiece, it is possible only when the spindle reaches full speed, otherwise the disk may jam. Machine manufacturers advise cutting in such a way that the tool always moves in the same direction as the installed disk rotates. So you protect yourself from the sudden exit of the circle from the slot made.
Many users do not follow this recommendation, since with such a holding of the tool, a jet of sparks from under the circle hides the markings applied to the workpiece. If you drive the apparatus in opposite direction, you can easily control the cutting accuracy, but because of this, a safety violation does not cease to be such. And when choosing between convenience and safety, it is better to give preference to the second.
It is extremely important to ensure the correct position of the tool throughout the entire process of its use. The cutting line should not rest against the operator, it should pass by, away from you. In case of jamming, jamming of the circle, the jet movement of the device will continue away from the person. When cutting, you do not need to press hard on the tool, give the angle grinder the opportunity to perform cutting on their own. A strong load on the device can lead to warping and even jamming of the circle. Your task is to guide and adjust the tool, you need to press it only sometimes and not very hard. Never turn on the tool if the circle is located in the cut, cutting metal and other materials in this case is likely to end with a kickback.
Be sure to comply with TB and grinding work. It is not necessary to use very thin wheels for grinding, as well as cutting wheels not designed for such work - they may break. Grinding should be done with the edge of the disc at an angle of 15-40 degrees to the surface. The tool should be moved with moderate pressure back and forth. After installing a new, unused disk, it is best to work it in one direction first - forward. If you drive it backwards, it may crash into the work surface. After rounding the disc, it can work in both directions.
For cutting tiles, stone and concrete foundations use special circles. When working with these materials, a lot of hazardous dust is generated. It is best to organize automatic dust extraction using construction vacuum cleaner connected to the protective casing. Otherwise, be sure to use a respirator. To reduce the amount of dust, you need to ventilate the room during work, as well as suppress dust with a jet of water that is directed to the cut. For this you will need an assistant.
Bulgarians can be used for various works, including for chipping. When cutting walls that may contain reinforcement, as well as elements engineering communications, you need to be especially careful and cautious. If the disc comes into contact with such elements, a short circuit or kickback may occur. Therefore, before carrying out work in unfamiliar places, it is imperative to study the presence of communications within the walls.
There must be no flammable materials or flammable liquids inside or near the working area. Keep away from the grinder products and any objects that may be affected by sparks and abrasive fragments. If such things cannot be removed, it is best to cover them with a wet rag. In wet rooms to use the grinder, you should connect it through the RCD. Only in this way can you be sure to prevent electric shock.
Never entrust work with angle grinders to unauthorized persons if you are not sure of their qualifications and ability to comply with safety regulations.
Backstroke - what is it and how to avoid it?
The reverse blow is a sharp, sudden rejection of the angle grinder due to jamming of the rotating circle. It represents the greatest danger to the operator, as it is usually accompanied by the destruction of the disc. When the disc is jammed, the reactive displacement of the tool is carried out in the opposite direction to the rotation of the disc. Most often, kickback occurs due to erroneous actions of the operator or direct violation them safety techniques.
Our recommendations will help to avoid such a problem as a kickback or, in case of its occurrence, to avoid severe consequences. Always use the standard handles to hold the tool and do not hold it with just one hand. Stand firmly on the ground so that you do not lose control of the tool if the tool is thrown. Always stay away from where the tool will move when kicking back. When the angle grinder moves away from you, it can bounce right into you.
Particular care must be taken when processing edges and corners. Kickback often occurs at the end of a cut, when the last bridge connecting two parts of the same object is cut. In such a situation, in order to avoid problems, it is recommended not to bring the cut to the very end, it is better to remove the circle from the opening and cut the jumper on the reverse side. If the device is jammed, it should be turned off and carefully removed from the cut made.
Despite all the difficulties and dangers, you are quite able to work as a grinder on your own. Just follow our recommendations, they will help you cut and grind without problems.
The Monk Daniel the Stylite once wanted to go to Jerusalem to worship the holy places.
But Saint Simeon the Stylite, loving Daniel, advised him to stay with him; Daniel, having a strong desire to see the holy places in Jerusalem and go into the inner desert for the feat of silence, went on a journey towards Palestine.
In Palestine at that time there were wars: the Samaritans rebelled against the Christians, and therefore the road through that area was unsafe. Daniel knew all this, but he neglected all this, and with a firm intention and a fearless heart, not fearing death, he began his path, all embraced by only one strong desire to complete his path, long planned. Having traveled a fairly considerable distance, he met a certain venerable monk, advanced in years, handsome in appearance, with gray hair. Embracing Daniel, the elder asked him in Syriac where he was going. Daniel answered that if God blesses, then to the holy places. The old man said:
That's right, you said, if God bless; now know for sure that your real journey is not with God's blessing. Have you not heard of the rebellions and strife in Palestine?
Daniel replied:
I heard, but I hope in God: He will be my helper, and therefore I think that nothing bad will happen to me; and if something like this happens, I am not afraid: for "whether we live or die, it is always the Lord's" (Rom. 14:8).
But the elder, in response to this, gave Daniel a prophetic word: “Do not let your feet be in turmoil,” then “the angel will not slumber and guard you” (Ps. 120, 3).
Daniel, objecting to the elder, expressed his readiness even to die for Christ during this journey.
Then the old man turned his face away from him in anger and said:
God did not command us to put ourselves to death untimely and, as it were, involuntarily go to certain death, when He said: "When they persecute you in one city, flee to another" (Matt. 10, 23).
Daniel began to bow to the elder's advice and said to him:
If, father, it seems so to you, I am ready to turn back.
The old man answered:
I advise you not to completely abandon your decision, but only point out that it would be unwise for you to go there at the present time. bad time. Now go to Byzantium, by the abundance of shrines, representing the second Jerusalem, whose grace now rests on it at the command of God; there you can visit very many churches and be satisfied with the contemplation of many shrines. If you decide to devote yourself to the feat of silence, whether in upper Thrace or at the very mouth of the sea, then this will be salutary for you and God will help you in this. In general, beloved, you should not think that you can find God in Jerusalem, and not in Byzantium; for God is not limited by any space.
While they were thus conversing with each other, the sun began to set, and on the way they met a monastery, to which they had to turn off the road for the night; they went to this monastery. The elder said to Daniel:
You go ahead, and I will follow you.
Daniel thought that the elder needed to stop for some reason, and he went ahead, and, having come to the gates of the monastery, sat down to wait for the elder. But since the elder did not appear, Daniel thought that he had gone to spend the night in another place. Entering the monastery, he greeted the abbot and the brethren and ate the food offered to him. When he then fell asleep, that elder again appeared to him in a dream and again began to advise him: to fulfill what he had told him during the journey, and quickly head to Byzantium. Waking up from sleep and not seeing anyone around him, Daniel wondered who it was to him: a man or an angel. And that was Simeon, the great stylite.
After such a vision, Daniel, having made morning prayers and wishing peace to the monks who lived in that monastery, he went to Byzantium.
(Life reverend father our Daniel the Stylite. Commemorated December 11)