I want this to be the year that all the pieces of my knowledge about health and most every action I take, whether food choice or exercising, play into a very healthy me. Play will hopefully be a key word.
I run, but it’s time to do more.
I know what my body needs (instead of what my brain wants) and it’s time for my body to win that argument.
It’s time to go natural and give up hair color. (I have a plan for that scary bit.)
I have joined the Move More Eat Well workshop at Big Picture Classes run by Cathy Zielske. Not only will the workshop make me think about my actions throughout this year by doing writing prompts and making pages of my progress, there is a community of knowledge whenever I need it in the form of message boards and contacting Cathy directly.
To clarify (Clarity!), I am not starting at Square One. I ran 518 miles last year. I eat mostly whole foods and I cook using lean proteins and lots of fruits and veggies. But I love food and I’m 45. Which means I eat too much and too often and I need to move more to combat my age. Let’s see if I can do it this year.
It’s time.
Category Archives: Health
The 5 Steps I Took to Have Family Dinners
I’m kicking off a new series called Food at Home with how I managed to start having Family Dinners. Family Dinners to me are sitting as a family unit around the same table, at the same time and eating the same thing. This may sound like a simple task or it may sound impossible, but… Continue Reading
Green on Wednesday :: Real Food Challenge
I recently found a blog that sent my healthy heart a-flutter. It’s called Not Dabbling in Normal (love it already) and they are hosting a 2nd annual Real Food Challenge this month. During the month of March we’re having the Real Food Challenge. Challenging ourselves and our readers to eat fewer processed foods and focus… Continue Reading
Organic is Beautiful
Are you squeamish? I’m really not trying to shock you or give you a bug phobia… I have a point to make. That little critter on the corn shows the natural and organic farming of my CSA. They do not use pesticides, so say hello to my little friend. You will have some opportunistic creatures… Continue Reading
Run RiverDog Run
I’ve started running again, yay me! When I say again, I must give you a little background… I’ve never been a runner, I’m more of a jogger, but it’s not cool to say jog anymore. That phrase got held back in the 70s and now it’s run. Because I like to be honest, I have… Continue Reading
44 x 44 :: Calling It
This is my last post for 44 x 44, ’cause I’m calling it early. If you’re reading this for the first time, you can reference what this is about here. I have mixed feelings about the whole process. I wouldn’t qualify it as a success or a failure. I’m disappointed, but not because I haven’t… Continue Reading
Grilling is Good
Seems like it’s going to be a very manly week here on the old blog. Bear with me though, this is good stuff. During the celebration of the 4th of July, we were able to enjoy much grilled food at a couple different venues. One of these places is a unique reserve plopped in the… Continue Reading
44 x 44 – #@$%&*!
I have inner turmoil. But before I get to that, I should recap what 44 x 44 means. At the beginning of 2010, I decided to pursue losing 44 pounds by my 44th birthday on August 24. I was feeling good and, more importantly, ready to shed the excess weight I’d been putting on since… Continue Reading
Garden Potential
A few photographs from our garden as it stands today. We might have something here… {clockwise from top left: strawberries; peas; chives; raspberries; peony} Continue Reading
44 x 44 – Stuck
I’ve been sitting here trying to start this post… I guess writing about being stuck gets you stuck. My hesitation is to try and spare my readers of a pity party. But I’m sick of feeling sick. And I’m guilty for feeling that way, because in the grand scheme of life, my health is pretty… Continue Reading