I've linked to this article about belly fat for two reasons.

1.  Because the "ripped" abs is the final obstacle to my "glass half empty" physique.  If I get the abs going, I'm good to go!

2.  Because the article talks about just how important it is to lose the stress, as an essential component to losing weight, and particularly mention meditation and deep breathing. 

It's nice to see the connections between mental, spiritual and physical health made in sites that aren't particularly focused in that direction.

Spiritual practice - how does one realize God, or at least get closer? Should I stand on my head. Give my soul to Jesus? What works, and how does it work? What are the benefits and problems with various spiritual practices? From my limited experience, in those areas of touching spirit that I have "practiced" in, it seems to me that there are four or five basic areas of spiritual practice.   more »