The New Jersey governor, Chris Christie, poked fun of his “fat” self on David Letterman.

Whether you think Govenor Christie’s weight is a potential hazard to his running for the presidency or not, I think we can all agree that there’s nothing more delicious than a side-splitting, hearty belly-laugh.

Humor and laughter can help to . . .

• activate the will to live,
• lower stress,
• elevate mood,
• improve brain functioning,
• reduce risk of heart disease,
• reduce problems associated with high blood pressure, strokes, arthritis and ulcers,
• increase our capacity to fight disease,
• dissolve anger,
• unite families in troubled times,
• connects you to others,
• make you feel good,
• foster instant relations,
• burn calories, and
• exercise muscles.

That’s right – laughter is not only the best medicine, it gives your diaphragm, abdominal, respiratory, facial, leg, and back muscles – a fabulous workout and it is estimated that a good hearty laugh burns more calories than several minutes on a rowing machine or exercise bike; and it causes a domino effect of joyous proportions.

Once one sugar-cube of joy is set into motion, a number of positive physical effects take place.  And without humor, your thought processes are likely to get crazy glued to some narrowly focused corner of your brain, leading to increased distress and weight gain.

Laughing at ourselves helps to shed light on our dietary transgressions, proving them not to be the derailing events that we think they are.  Humor shifts the ways in which we think and provides and opportunity for a lighter perspective.  (Remember, we want to ‘lighten up’ any way we can.”)

Note to Governor Christie:  Support is only one “kick” away.  Our Lady of Weight Loss and her Tushkateers are here for you, every ounce of the weigh.  Visit Kick in the Tush Club/Facebook Chapter and sign-up for the Kick in the Tush Club national newsletter!

Spread the word–NOT the icing!

Janice

Check out my workshop @ Rowe Camp and THEN … register
———————————————————————————-
For the best life, wellness and weight loss wisdom, visit Janice:
Our Lady of Weight Loss
sign up for the Kick in the Tush Club e-letter
join and chat: Kick in the Tush Club/Facebook!