Enemies of the Diet

The traditional American diet has many enemies. One of my biggest enemies right now is stress.

My husband was recently laid off and severance is about to run off. COBRA is $1200 a month, so we’re scrambling for another option. But because of my history of thyorid cancer and my husband’s rheumatoid arthritis, we’re rejected for affordable short-term plan options. I’m an independent contractor so obviously I can’t get insurance through my work.

Mix that in with a possible out-of-state move due to out-0f-state job offers and the idea of selling a house in a less than remarkable market - and as you can see, I’m stressed out!

One of the best ways to deal with stress is to exercise. The problem is finding the time to exercise. If you or a spouse has ever been unemployed, you know that you’re actually far busier looking for work than when you’re gainfully employed.

Which brings me to the number one enemy of the diet: EXCUSES.

The truth is that I can reduce stress by not being consumed by my current situation every waking minute of every day. To do that, I can spend a good 30-60 minutes at least a few days a week exercising. And right now, it may be more important than ever to make it happen.