Thursday, March 4, 2010

Almost-Springtime Blues

The sun has been shining and the temps a bit warmer here in the Midwest all week long. So why am I so under the weather? Why does (almost) springtime tend to bring on the blues?

The season of not-quite-here-yet can seem to stretch on forever. And I am bound and determined not to let it get me down – for too long, anyway. Living in this part of the country, a lot of time is spent listening to the droning on of weather weary folk, and I usually pride myself as not being overly whiny on the subject. We do know winter is coming year after year, after all.

So, it may be time to switch things up a little. Sometimes all you need is a little change.

Admittedly, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Working out every day, drinking too much coffee, and getting too little sleep. Detox anyone?

The most recent GOOP newsletter featured sleeping and how to get more of it. One tip is an Elimination Diet: cut out sugar, corn syrup, soda, refined grains and processed foods for 2 weeks. Now, I do love my sugar, but it is 2 short weeks out of life. And what if it makes you feel like a million bucks? And all of that wrinkle-reducing collagen you are protecting! Ok, I’ll do it. Starting next Monday I’m kissing sugar goodbye.

I will let you know how it goes.

Also, I love the playlist on Maria’s blog. It makes me smile every time I turn it on!

Image:  Kidayo at Flickr.com, Creative Commons license.

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