The Law of Calories

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?

The law of calories, based on the first law of thermodynamics (conservation of energy), states that body weight change depends on the balance between calories consumed and calories expended. Source: Google. 

In my dreams, I would love to enjoy my favorite ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream, and not put on any weight after finishing a half pint and napping all day. Dreams.

My reality being born with naturally high cholesterol and blood pressure from my Eastern European heritage, my diet is mainly healthy of fruits, vegetables, whole grain noodles and hot tea plain. Ideally, but life happens with stress eating. 

In my younger years, I earned my aerobic instructor certification through American Council on Exercise plus worked with on video of Step Reebok, Jane Fonda and Cher. Plus, I rode my bike and walked.

After losing my job, I’m walking most every day and still drinking hot tea with a hot bagel smeared with cream cheese. A sandwich for lunch then Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice or deli fresh salads for dinner. Red delicious apples are the best for a sweet tooth. Ben & Jerry are lurking though.

Truthfully, I don’t know anyone who would complain if the, “Law of Calories,” didn’t exist. 

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.