Category: Your Body

It’s not about being skinny; it’s about being healthy. Look at what you are eating. Every year I do “Lent.” I put it in quotes because I am not Christian and it has little to do with religion. I used to have lunch with two Catholics and as Lent approached they talked about what they were giving up I decided it was impressive to make a decision to not do something for that length of time. So with some variations every year I give up sugar and bread for that time. I often don’t eat a lot of white sugar and flour but during that time NONE. I love doing it! My friends are all amused by Carol’s Lent but I feel great and sometimes do it again at other times. It’s like a cleanse!!!

Could it be that simple? Simple not really but think about it. If you eat less food and you dance, or swim or exercise more, something good is bound to happen. Physical activity releases endorphins in the brain and the results are that you feel better, physically, spiritually and emotionally (and yes you may lose some weight too!!). Who doesn’t want to feel better? The problem is that it sometimes takes some work so why not do something fun, that you enjoy, then you don’t feel like you are working.  Dancing is a fun activity that anybody can learn but if that doesn’t work for you how about biking, or hiking or just plain walking?