When life gets busy...

Life is always busy isn't it?  If it isn't one thing, it's another. Not that it's a bad thing, but learning how to not let the stress of it all ruin your goal for healthy living can be a challenge.  This past week I struggled with poor health and with my healthy living challenge I only got one point for keeping my personal goal which was to not let myself give up when I made a poor choice.  So to clarify, when I knew that I missed my point for the day, I did not stop trying to make healthy choices just because of my one mistake.  In this challenge we're focusing on portion control, balanced meals, getting our water, and exercising every day.  You have to get all 4 items focused on done well for the day to get your point.  Well, it seemed that for whatever reason, I messed up on at least one of those things every day so I didn't earn one daily point.  It wasn't for lack of trying though, I had every intention, but when push came to shove when I had the choice between healthy or not I rationalized in the moment that it wasn't a big deal.  You know all those "it's not a big deal"'s add up! Whether your just starting out on the healthy living journey or you're an old pro, that thought process can really nip you in the bud. One thing leads to another and before you know it you find yourself at the drivethrough ordering a double cheese with large fries and a shake (and it's not your day off ;o). 

My point is to encourage you to not minimalize the little choices you make everyday, and if you do make a poor "little" choice, don't give up, just move on and make the next choice a good one.  Planning ahead makes a big difference, especially when you're getting started, having good choice options in the house, car, and work, and schedualling in your exercise will all pay off in the long run. 

My favorite things on the run are an apple and cheese stick, a Fiberwise bar or Attain bar, and a water bottle to carry with me full of Sustain electrolyte drink (the products are Melaleuca). 

So here's to a new week and opportunity to make good choices even when life is busy!

Whew! Week 1 is done.

Isn't that always the case?  The first week is the hardest because your realize how far you've strayed.   I'm talking about the Healthy Eating Contest that just started.  We're actually in the middle of the 2nd week and things are going much smoother than last week.  I wanted to jot down observations in hopes that might help you recognize what's happening in your life too in regards to healthy eating. 

So as I said the first week was a toughy for me because I realized I'd slipped back into so many bad habits.  I caught myself putting a taste of everything that I saw into my mouth whether I was hungry or not. I was eating too big of portions, and eating off my kids plates as I cleared them. 

So in this contest there is a weekly personal goal and I decided this week to writed down everything that I put in my mouth.  Kinda like a punishment for getting out of control (cause I hate to do it), and it makes me think twice about putting things in my mouth because I know I have to write it down.  I suggest you try this if you're starting out and don't know where to start cause everything is so overwhelming. You can analyze your list and see what you need to work on, and if you're working with Georgia she said she'd be willing to analyze it for you. 

On a different train of thought...The workout with Lu last night at the Roy Complex was so much fun! It was my first superset ever, and although there were some very jiggly moments, I made it through and am only mildly sore today.  We will keep you posted on the next time and date. We missed all those who didn't make it!