I went to one of my favorite classes at the gym last night. Kicked my can. Loved it. I LOVE exercising and one of the main reasons I love to exercise is it clears my HEAD! It is so good for my mental psyche! I’ve heard the effects of exercise on the mind are similar to the effects of anti-depressant drugs. I’ve definitely found this to be true. If I’m ever stressed out, worried, anxious, sad, angry….whatever… Exercise ALWAYS makes me feel better! Loooove it! **************************** Well, last night I was feeling really bugged at myself because I have been Continue Reading…
I Need Some Motivation!!
Do you need some extra motivation??? Ya, me too….especially this time of year! Geesh. Let me tell you why I need some extra motivation this week…. EXHIBIT A: We made candy houses up at my parent’s house on Sunday. It’s SO MUCH FUN and we do it every year, BUT there is candy everywhere!! EXHIBIT B: Okay, KEV brought home the Hershey’s from work (ya, he did!) and I bought a big ‘ol stack of KitKats to give to my kid’s male teachers and scout leaders and things (female teachers got girly stuff). It is tough for me to have Continue Reading…
Grinchy Candy Cane Protein Shake
It is so tough to eat well this time of year!!! It seems like there are parties, dinners, treats and candy everywhere! For example, my cute little 8 year old son came home from Scouts the other day with this gem… Ummm, ya. He told me I could have some too….so I of course had a nibble or 4 so he wouldn’t feel bad. 😉 ************************* Last night I went to a fun Progressive Dinner thing with the ladies from my church. I was determined to eat as well as I could…but, I did NOT! I was a little bit Continue Reading…
Salad; a Healthy Diet Staple
I thought I would write a post about SALAD, ‘cuz I love it! YUM! It’s such a healthy diet powerhouse! It’s super healthy, low in calories, versatile, goes with anything, and is a great way to eat tons of veggies! However, I don’t know about you, but when I make salads at home, they only last a day or two before they turn grody and wilted. So, I came up with a “system” that helps to keep my salads yummy, fresh and plentiful! It’s not rocket science, but I thought I’d share it with you nonetheless. ***************************** K, so I Continue Reading…
Get ‘er Done
K, so….I’ve been thinkin’ a lot lately. First off, I want to share my “new plan” with you. I love setting new goals and making “plans”….it keeps me motivated. 😉 I was inspired by the Fit2Fat2Fit guy. I really like his simple approach to eating a healthy diet. Sometimes I tend to overthink things and make things more complicated than they need to be. Simplicity is good….so I’ve incorporated some of his stuff into some of the stuff I’ve already been doing. Here are my basic, simple rules…. (Disclaimer: I know some of these things just won’t happen some days, Continue Reading…
Gettin’ Creative…
Well, I’m still going strong with the whole low-carb thing and I LOVE IT! I’ve been doing it for long enough now (almost 3 1/2 weeks) that it is becoming second nature. It’s still not easy, but I love how I feel. I feel strong, disciplined, healthy, and just….good. I miss my carbs, but I know this is exactly what my body needs right now. ********************* I’ve lost about 6-7 pounds total so far. I wish all the pounds would just melt off my body, but I know I need to be patient…sigh. I’m hoping to lose 8-10 more in Continue Reading…