American Association for the Encouragement of Fidgeting (AAEF)

Fidgeting is good for you and must be encouraged. To that end I'm considering forming the American Association for the Encouragement of Fidgeting (AAEF). There was a news report in the Internet yesterday on the benefits of fidgeting. The Medical research has shows that the difference between obesity and leanness is very small, just a little bit of activity here and there.

Teachers and parents must be warned of the dangers of reducing or eliminating fidgeting by children. They may be contributing to the obesity problem we're facing today. I'm also worried that attorney's may get wind of this and start class action suits against schools and teachers. How about children suing their parents for making them sit still in the car, at the dinner table or in church?

The study reports that if you have a natural tendency to fidget you can use that to your advantage to help keep your weight now. However, if you’re not a natural fidgeter (or the urge to fidget has been repressed) don’t despair. You can walk and do other things to get physical activity back into your life.

The research has shows that the difference between obesity and leanness is very small, just a little bit of activity here and there. Taking an additional 7,000 steps (as long as it isn’t from the TV to the kitchen for snacks) each day would burn an additional 350 calories.

The article was published in the LA times Friday, January 28th. If you cannot find it, just send me an email and I will be happy to forward it to you.