The battle in Washington over the fiscal cliff is whether we will use a variety of ways to reduce the deficit or just try one thing to make the budget better.
The battle within our own fiscal cliff is whether we will use a variety of ways to reduce the stomach or just try one thing to make the stomach better.
Here at BalanceofFood.com, we don't talk much about exercise because, well, we are all about nutrition and food. Exercise is important, but this doesn't fall within our expertise. Exercise is crucial to improving your body, but I struggle more with exercise than with food.
Like most people, I know to move. When in doubt, walk. If winters stay relatively mild (thanks global warming), walking more would be a side benefit.
We already practice "fiscal cliff" methods in our lives. Have the second plate of pasta? Know our workout has to be 10 minutes longer. Don't want to go out in the cold? Avoid the second cookie.
Sometimes we make promises to ourselves in anticipation of future activities. Have an extra serving of French fries on Wednesday, spend an extra 45 minutes walking on Saturday. Not much different than what they are doing in Washington.
Leadership. Sacrifice for the common good. Realistic expectations. No matter where you sit along the political fence, you need these traits in Washington … and in your own lives.
Dieting, like austerity, sounds good, but isn't healthy or useful. Eating that is out of control without any concern isn't good for you, either.
The biggest difference is that you aren't a politician who has to satisfy party leaders or political philosophy or constituents that may vote you out of office. The only person you have to satisfy is you in avoiding your own fiscal cliff.
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