Thank you for the information on Zentangle and my apologies for the late reply. My workload is going up and down depending on scheduling issues that are not totally in my control and I got especially busy and rebelled a little from MWL (not with meat, egg or dairy, but some other parts). I am now back and appreciate the idea of finding something like art that one could do within the "limit supplied by the string." That makes sense for the MWL approach as well. And it is helpful perhaps that this pandemic has given us a chance to work on an alternative way of doing things. I know that in the past the standard McDougall diet worked well, but it seems that the MWL approach is more workable for me when I do it. The thing is, not staying within the lines drawn is not useful. And I also like the quote! "Freedom in restraint"! Hope to participate a bit more at this point in the journal forum and to perhaps use some of my own efforts in mindfulness such as meditation and running to get me back within the limits! I will notify you on your own journal that I have posted this. Hope you enjoyed the article or the concept!
Hi Drew,
Thanks for the drop by on my journal. I sometimes post on other people, then forget who I've visited LOL so I'm glad you came by. I've heard that a hard workout can really change your mind, as well. Like, wear yourself out physically to humble yourself and learn things about yourself. It also ties in with the old warning "Just because we can do something doesn't mean we should do it" and that applies to processed SAD non-foods. Their appeal is 100% in the tastebuds, and they are destructive. We CAN eat that stuff, but SHOULD we?