Today was anything but a walk in the park. It was no doubt one of the most stressful days I’ve had in a month.

But it was gorgeous outside, so I decided to go for a walk, away from the stress that clouded my day. So out into the Florida weather I went, and off to the park.

I haven’t treated myself to a walk in the park since the time change when the closest park began closing at 6:30 instead of 8:30.

Today I was out walking at 4:30 PM, thinking about how nice it was to feel my energy renewed by outdoor exercise rather than just an afternoon snack that would carry me over until dinner but not give me the boost that walking provides.

Food addictions don’t always leave you. Sometimes you have to leave them. The simple act of walking out in the fresh air can mean walking away from your food addiction, even if only temporarily.