Monastery Cloister

Did you know that by setting the thermostat at 62 degrees it might affect your metabolism such that there would be significant fat loss over a six weeek period?  This came from a study of bears in hibernation.  Anyhow, the monastery where I spend some winter weeks, has no thermostat for its corridors and so the temps in those places and the dining area are way below 62.  I guess I should stop complaining, since time there would keep me thin.  I thought that it was all that running I did that kept me from getting fat.  Save on heat bills and look fit at the same time.  Winter prepares us for the swim suit season of summer!  And I get spiritually fit at the monastery too.