Everybody physical health is different. It is crucial to work on a plan that is effective for you. The amount of intake, work out habits, eating habits amount of cheat diets you allow, sufficient amount of sleep and staying consistent are important factors to stay consistent and on track. Some stick with protein diet, some just stays off sugar and carbs. Find what works only for you and staying consistent is the key.

Indeed. Yoga is a way to relief tension for some. With the focus of breathing, relaxing of muscles and stretches allow one self to feel the relief of tension hence more relax. However, it is crucial to figure out of it works for you. Do give it a try if not there are other excellent way like exercising and forms of activities to try out for stress.

Teenage phrase is a rough stage and understandably that communication is rough. At any phrase of a child's life from an infant to a working adult, he or she will seek help, comfort and love from parents and caregiver. Understand both parties boundaries and allowing the conversation to flow naturally takes time and practices. Especially when they are a teenager, there are a lot of uncertainty and sensitivity towards oneself and socially as they are still learning and growing. But one thing is for sure, that when he does initiate the conversation, non judgmental guidance/ comments, active listening are crucial. At the moment presently, making own self widely available and active listening is the major part. I believe your parent instinct will kick in and guide you to communicate better down the line with your son.