Want To Lose Weight? Unplug!

Now, I don’t know about you but that title got my attention! The article that it came from appeared in my inbox this morning. It was written by Pam Henderickson and Mike Koenig and starts out with this opener,

Why You Should “Unplug”—Plus Three Ways to Get It Done

In some ways, becoming an entrepreneur can make it feel more challenging to completely unplug from your business and take a break. This is especially true if you’re a one-person operation. When you take a week off, for example, the whole “shop” closes down.

However, several studies have shown just how important it is for all of us to take a break. One fascinating study from the University of Michigan found that memory performance and attention spans improved by 20 percent after people spent an hour walking in nature.¹

Another study from the University of Pittsburgh showed that leisure activities, including vacations, created higher positive emotional levels, less depression, lower blood pressure and smaller waistlines in participants.²

(Who knew that vacation could help you lose weight?!)

To read the entire article go here.

 

So I give you permission my Friends… as my 3 year old cutie would say, “buy those tickets!” escape to somewhere that recharges your battery and lose weight!!! woo hoo. My cousins and I were looking at a river boat cruise on the great lakes with excursions into Mackinac Island, Niagra Falls and Ontario. It’s sounding better and better. haha

Let me know what you decide.

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