Is it just me, or do you second guess every dollar you spend now that we're in a recession? I went grocery shopping yesterday and was horrified by a lot of the prices. The $3.96 bottle of 100% orange juice really had me questioning its necessity. (I finally decided to buy it, pour it into a pitcher, and add water to make it stretch further. That has an added bonus of reducing the sugar content of each serving as well!)

The high costs of goods, job insecurity, lack of raises and cuts in benefits that come along with a recession can really take a toll on you. And a high stress level can sometimes lead to unhealthy habits -- like emotional eating, smoking, drinking and becoming more sedentary.

But if you're feeling stressed, now is the time to really focus on healthy habits. Good nutrition isn't just for maintaining a healthy weight; when you select the proper foods you'll feel a boost in your energy and your mood. Exercise is also more important when you're stressed; it provides an energy boost, plus exercise can trigger the release of endorphins -- and who couldn't use a little dose of feel-good hormones?

Healthy eating and fitness can both fit in a recession budget, too. Bethany has budget-friendly nutrition tips and Bev shares ways you can get fit for zip. What are your tricks for staying healthy and reducing stress during the recession?