“My Eyes Are Green…. Cause I Eat A lot of Vegetables…” (No, Really I Do, Now!)


Get some veggies instead! ;-)

Since joining this challenge one of the things I have started closely monitoring is what I am eating. That’s definitely an important part of healthy lifestyle and I really wish I could’ve made it out to the cooking course this past weekend. I’m sure everyone had a great time and learned a lot of helpful tips as we have been doing this entire process.  I’ll admit, I’m not much of a veggie eater, but I’ve tried little by little to incorporate more of those foods in my meals.  And it isn’t all that bad once you get into the habit of eating those types of foods.


 

That's better!

I’m also taking more time to actually prepare my food for my lunch instead of always opting for those “microwave” meals that always seem to be on sale!  Even the meals that have the word “healthy” or “less fat” really don’t seem to be all that healthy or less fattening when you really take the time to read the labels.  Speaking of time, that’s another key component that I’ve been focusing on lately.  As I’ve said in earlier posts, there were always other things taking my time that prevented me from doing what deep down inside, I knew I should be doing (i.e. exercising, eating better, etc.)

Speaking to Coach Patricia during this past weekend’s Run/Walk Clinic I mentioned that my time management has gotten better in that I am actually planning my workouts, my meals, etc. so that I can be successful in maintaining a healthier lifestyle. And, I’m learning to take on less obligations so that I can have the energy to do all of these things.  However, after many moons of being night owl, I still find it hard to fall asleep at a decent hour. But I am working on that goal! I no longer want to be a card carrying member of #teamnosleep -haha!

My other goal this week is to increase my numbers in the fit test exercises in at least three of the moves.  Hopefully I am able to do that tonight! I have felt like I have gotten stronger since we are now officially mid-way through the challenge. I just want to continue to push myself even more during the second half of this program.

"You have got to plan your pleasure and your pain. I plan my pain when I go workout three times a week... I plan my pain, then I have my pleasure when I can get my jeans on!"

~Joyce Meyer