Dancing – The Celebrity Secret to Being Slim, Rich and Happy?

By Laura Lewis, Healthy Living  & Happiness Guru

Do celebs benefit from dancing in ways other than just having a good time at some of the coolest clubs around? As a person who loves to dance, yet one who is also interested in how positive thoughts and feelings can impact our lives, I have pondered if celebrities who frequent the nocturnal world of dance clubs may use it as a means to not only stay fit, but to also stay in a positive frame of mind.

Now why would I want to ponder that idea? Because I am a firm believer, along with many others like Bob Proctor, John Assar, Louise Hay and even Joel Osteen, that being in a positive frame of mind can affect what you attract into your life. I cannot help but believe that dancing and movement in general makes you feel happy, and can help you to not only burn calories but also help you attract positive people, circumstances and opportunities into your life.

Now, I may be biased. I danced all my life, beginning with classes when I was seven years of age. My dance teacher, Jackie Longchamps, had a studio in her basement in upstate New York. Let me tell you, it was the most fantastic awakening I have ever had. When I learned how to isolate my ribs from my hips and groove to popular music, I fell in love with dancing. Being a “fit chick” already, dance added a new dimension to my world of movement and my level of fitness. And the mental rush it gave me honestly is indescribable. And it still does to this day.

Recently, I went dancing with some great friends to celebrate a birthday, and I can tell you I did not stop dancing for almost three hours. Stopping a few times to drink water and a trip to the ladies room were my only breaks. I left feeling euphoric, alive and, well, positive! When I am in a good mood, it just feels as if the world is my oyster. I feel I can accomplish anything. Is this a secret to success? I guess some would say I am fairly accomplished — I’ve written books, I have a television show on the Veria Television network, and I recently worked with Montel Williams on a few new TV shows. I feel when I am in a “good” space, I attract great opportunities. And dancing and moving in general, especially if I am listening to great music, ramps up my mood dramatically.

Research shows those aged 75 and older who dance are less likely to experience dementia than their non-dancing counterparts. Also, did you know scientists have identified actual genetics related to dancing? Two genes in particular were identified to be prevalent in “creative dancers.” And those with dancer genetics are more social and passionate people, with researchers linking this propensity to a higher likelihood to survival in primitive humans. They speculate those who could “dance,” if you will, were better communicators and probably better at procreating too! And the most interesting fact? “Creative dancers” had higher levels of the two brain chemicals serotonin and vasopressin. Higher levels of serotonin in the brain can correlate to being in a happier state. Vasopression is related to being more aggressive. Both are correlated to increased sexual activity. You can read more about that study here.

We know dancing can help you burn fat. Look at the celebrities who start out on Dancing with the Stars a bit more fluffy in the beginning, and then, before our eyes, tone and shape up as the weeks go by.  There is no doubt dancing six hours a day can get one in great shape, especially if combined with a healthy diet.

To sum it up, dancing can put you in a better mood, help you to be smarter, slimmer and more fit, and can even help you become more confident sexually. Do you think it can actually help you to attract good things into your life? What are your thoughts?

And to give you a bit of inspiration to get your groove on as well as the urge to laugh out loud, check out this video called “The Evolution of Dance.”

Original article written by Laura Lewis for AOL’s Thatsfit.com. To view click here.