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Normally when we think of exercise we picture exertion. We think of runners or weight lifting, the face that says, “Oh my god, I’m going to die.” Or, “I hate this so much.”

But did you know that the extreme forms of exercise are not only unnecessary but are often detrimental?

I love to exercise. I love extreme exercise. I’m all for pushing my body to its limits and reaping the benefits of hardcover workouts.

However, as I grow, age and learn, I’m discovering that most humans are either underdoing it or overdoing it. And rarely is there an in-between.

While dealing with new hormonal weight gain, something beyond my control, I have discovered that I was tending to overdo things and it was having the opposite effects of what I wanted.

It was while doing this research that I disc...

The blankets felt divine as I wrapped myself in them and slunk back into bed.

The air was crisp. But my bed was still warm and I almost can’t describe the feeling of bliss as I returned to my cocoon.

I had managed to think ahead and had also brought my delicious, chocolate flax brownie that tasted more like decadent birthday cake than a simple morning muffin.

As I took my first bite and savored the rich, chocolate I thought, “my God, I love my life right now.”

Now before you say you hate me, let me tell you my week was no picnic. I certainly don’t have mornings or moments like this all of the time.

This one particular moment inspired me to write this, however, because of how my week went.

So let’s backtrack a moment...