When
the sun shines, everything gets better. That about sums up how all of Ireland
feels at the moment (at least where the weather is concerned!). It is great to
finally get some sun, heat and a real summer.
And
we are thankful for it. Now…..on to other things! LOL
This
week I am back fasting actually (just a little bit) for a day or two here and
there. It is the perfect weather for taking a break from food, because it is
warm, sunny and easy to manage without spending time thinking about and preparing meals.
Really,
now that I am thinking about it – I remember days gone by when I used to live
in southern Ontario – and the heat! It was ungodly hot during some of those
summers and guess what?
Digesting
food was a little more difficult. It was as if my tummy slowed down or
something….I just wanted to sip on water and clear fluids – but eating on those
long hot days…..just left me feeling uncomfortable in myself.
Of
course, there is always a place for food – but as the weather changes outside
of us, it shifts and alters on the inside as well. On a hot day such as this, we
all feel a little sluggish, we may move more slowly (to avoid sweating!) and
feel like taking it easy.
Perhaps
this is a great message from deep within the inner workings of our digestive
systems (yes we are paying attention). These summer days are better suited towards refreshing fluids
and little else…..thus making us feel more comfortable in the heat….
After
all, digesting a meal generates more heat in an already hot body….it also uses
up loads of energy to try moving food through and doesn’t help with our summer
waistlines.
So….it’s
back to a little fasting for me. And you know what? I feel better (and cooler)
already.
April
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| Remember to leave out lots of water for your pets too! |
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