302/365 The Great Outdoors has No Clock

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

I really love the outdoors. I love camping, hiking, exploring, etc. There's something about the smell of the woods, the soft morning sunlight, and the clear air that really makes me feel great. The one thing that I really love is the absence of time.

When I'm out camping, I make it a rule to not look at any clocks if I can help it. I like not knowing when I'm supposed to wake up, eat, or sleep. I like not being constrained by a timer for an afternoon walk or run. I like laying out on the beach for however long I feel like. I think it's important to get back to your Circadian rhythm every once in awhile to get back on track. When it's dark, you go to bed; you don't stay up for another five hours watching episodes of 30 Rock or clicking your way through Facebook.

Some of you out there may not consider yourselves "outdoorsy" but, I think you'll come to like it with the right amount of bug spray and great people to share it with.

In health,

Lauren

PS: I feel like I can't ignore the fact that Camp Food is not the best simply because it's mostly non-perishable. However, it's not impossible. You can absolutely not destroy your diet even if you go camping.