Dog Hugs as Therapy

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First, let’s talk running and eating and all that fun stuff…

It was perfect running weather yesterday – a little cloudy and cool and dry. Just like I like it (for running, for living I like it hot).

I scored perfectly ripe mangos at the store and had a mango cutting/eating party yesterday evening. Party of one – so I didn’t have to share.

And I had a therapy appointment in the evening that went late. On the way home I drove through Del Taco for a super quick dinner. I added some veggies on the side because I’m used to eating a lala lot.

And today I headed to my parents’ house to workout with my mom. We’re working on updating the home gym (more on that soon!) so it’s a perfect workout/visit combo.

I have seen a lot of signs/shirts that say “Running is cheaper than therapy” but I think dog hugs are just as good and potentially a great therapy replacement. I just roll around and get super dirty and slobbery and it makes me happy.

I think dog hug therapy should be covered by insurance! I’m going to mention that to my UHC contact…

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Take one of the quizzes to be entered to win. Then, go hug a dog. (The dog hug doesn’t enter you to win, but you’re kinda winning at life in that situation anyway.)

 

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