Writing is hard on the body. I find myself constantly countering the Hunchback of Notre Dame syndrome in various ways. I have dogs, which gets me off my butt and out in the world and that’s an amazing gift when you are stuck at a computer. Writing has turned me into an avid snacker and coffee drinker. There is a reward system I build into my writing routine that has definitely impacted my waistline, at times. It’s hard to be sedentary for long periods of time and eat whatever you want! Boo! I wish I could get that law changed, for sure.



Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had to ban snack foods from the house so I won’t munch on them all day. But I did read somewhere back when I was in college that intense thinking/studying can burn as many calories as a brisk walk. If only that were true…