Take a mini vacation from the list of “Yes I Can” and “No I Can’t” with some fun weight loss tips.

Perhaps we need a break from thinking about all that we can eat and all that we will not eat today.  Let’s take a mini vacation to enhance our moods and elevate our spirits with any one of these 10 fun weight loss tips:

1. Music:  Your world becomes happier while your step is just a little lighter when you can sing or hum along to your favorite tune. A variety of problems including depression, high blood pressure, asthma, migraines, ulcers and a range of physical disabilities are currently treated with music.  Turn up the dial!
2. Laughter: It’s been said that “laughter is the best medicine”.  Take this medicine in heavy doses every single day.  Don’t wait until you need a pick me up.  Experts say that laughter can relax your body and reduce problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, ulcers and even arthritis. Find a friend to laugh with about your diet dos and don’ts.
3. Massage: Oh yes, please! Diet or no diet a massage is wonderful anytime.  Indulge yourself and try hot stone massage therapy.  You’ll find yourself with a big smile on your face ready to face the world and whatever foods come your way.
4. Exercise: Forget about what you “should” do today.  Go out and do what you feel like doing.  Do you feel like dancing? Put on the music at home and just dance.  Just make it fun and watch how much easier your dieting day becomes.
5. Sauna: Drop in to your local swimming pool for a wonderful cleansing sauna.  Warm your bones and soul, clean out your pores and go forth into the day feeling lighter and refreshed.  You’ll look forward to refilling your body with healthy hydrating liquids.
6. Retail: You don’t have to spend thousands.  Maybe it’s just indulging in a magazine or a new book to read.  Take a walk around Chapters, enjoy the books and invest in your favorite magazine.  Take a stroll through a dollar store and blow $10.  You’ll feel good taking this break.  Sometimes the simple things feel like a mini vacation.
7. Friends:  Just call up a friend.  Chat on the phone. Meet up in your favorite coffee shop for a cup of herbal tea.  Sharing your journey and life’s interesting ups and downs with a friend can be the best escape from the routines of every day life.  You’ll look forward to arriving home and preparing a healthy meal.  Having a buddy to share your fun weight loss tips makes your journey more enjoyable.
8. Random Acts of Kindness:  Have you ever done something nice for a stranger? One of the best ways to take your mind off of your everyday meal plans and chores that you don’t feel like doing is to do something nice for someone else.  Afterward, your meal selections and chores will seem simple. Be careful,  this could become a habit!
9. Sports: Have you been to your community arena to watch your local hockey team? This is an inexpensive, fun outing.  A great way to support your community and to take yourself out of the kitchen.
10. Nature:  When is the last time you walked along the ocean or the river or through the forest along your favorite trail?  Nature has a way of helping us along the road to health and happiness.

Treat yourself today with these fun weight loss tips and any other way you can think of to just simply enjoy yourself.  You deserve it!

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