The Small Changes

Well, I just got back in town from a conference in DC and I actually learned some new ways of healthy eating. One day of the conference I got to listen to a Certified Holistic Health Counselor who advocates organic foods, fruits, vegetables, exercise, and good health as a way not only to cleanse your body physically, but as a way to do away with emotional stress as well and make you a happier person. A number of the things that that health counselor had to say stuck with me enough to bring home and start trying to see if my mood will be better and my disposition brighter by following her advice.

I'm incorporating more fiber, fruits, and green vegetables into my meals instead of just one or two pieces of fruit a day. I'm also going to actually eat a good breakfast now instead of just grabbing a cup of coffee. Instead of eating while standing and on the run, I'm going to sit down at the table with my kids, a glass of water, and a healthy dish, and eat instead of devour my meal. Hopefully these small changes will lead to bigger and better changes in my life and health down the road.

If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It

Have you ever heard the saying if it ain't broke don't fix it? Well I think that statement rings true. I would say that I've been doing considerably well with exercising and eating better, but sometimes I find myself trying to pick apart my routines or saying to myself that I'm not doing enough and I need to do more. I'm not giving myself credit for the exercise that I am doing and the unhealthy food that I have cut down on. I'm finding out that it is possible to beat yourself down in a negative way and that's just what I've been doing.

Although I have eaten a chocolate bar here or there and haven't worked out as much as I started out in the beginning, I still believe that I'm headed in the right direction. I haven't totally fallen off the bandwagon and I haven't gained anymore weight, so why am I being so tough on myself. Nothing's even broken in my routine because I'm still seeing results, so I really don't need to be trying to fix something by throwing an extra workout into my routine or trying to cut out even more calories than I already do. I'm going to continue to keep it steady. It's been 6 months since I started this journey and I'm definitely in better shape physically, mentally, and emotionally than when I started in January and that is all that counts.