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So, Farmer’s Markets in D.C. area typically don’t open until May and they don’t close up until November. As this super cool farmer lady told us, there is competition to open them earlier and earlier. Well, whether all of the … Continue reading
So, I will agree that I have felt better when I workout. I used to walk 10 miles a day, divided into 5 miles 2x a day. I slept well and was able to get through a 3 hour commute … Continue reading
I did a 21 day fix workout today because as you guys know I am trying the whole beachbody coach thing out. Tonight I have to do the “Dirty Thirty” workout since I missed Monday. After my earlier workout, I literally had an entire small Tribe garlic hummus and pretzel crisps. Tonight, I had some very healthy chilly I made, but topped it with these organic corn crisps. I will call it the Blizzard Blues as to why I am eating so much comfort food.
So, even though fitness is my goal this year and I have done well so far until yesterday and today, I am eating too much in this storm!! Monday, I will be strictly on my whole 21 Day Fix kick with the eating by counting containers of different food groups. I lost 9 lbs on it from October 18th until November 7th. I lost another 7 or 8 lbs the next go round but then I got sick and have just started to get better after 6 weeks of doc visits and meds.
Thankfully there are no more chips or crackers here because that is my downfall. Organic or not, they just aren’t the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. And, had it not been the threat that we may lose power for days, I would have never had food like that here. So, my workout tonight will actually be to make up for the excess calories that I have had today! Ughhhh. But at least I am working out right?
I am starting back on 21 Day on Monday as I said, but I am starting a new challenge group on February 15th for those of you interested in going through it with me, let me know! I am starting the next group that late because I have to do my 21 days first to get myself back on track before I can lead a group.:)
Back in the day, I would have gone on a downward spiral and eaten more crap or not worked out because I would feel like I had screwed up. NO more! I am human, we all are, and one part of becoming a better person is to forgive oneself. I have beat myself up internally for so many years if I messed up or if things did not go as planned. But nowadays I am not making excuses, but realizing that I will not always make the right choice and patting myself on the back for not giving up.
I encourage you to keep going and trying and pushing no matter what your goal is. If you are trying to get fit, make more money, write a book, be a better partner,etc. Just keep on keepin’ on! Persistence is they key to achieving your goals and dreams. Good luck on whatever you need to work on, and I am going to get off of the pc so that I can work these calories off!
Blessings and Good Night!
~simply
Dee
I started thinking about how important it is to eat organic or Kosher meat. If you care anything about your family or yourself, or animals for that fact, eat better meat. I am kind of pissed because I went to my local Wegman’s which is my fave store in the world next to Target and Nordstrom-I digress, there is less Kosher meat there as of late. I am not Jewish, but I love Kosher because of the extra inspection that is done on the health of the animal and the humane treatment of the animal during growth stages and including when their life ends for consumption. I also love Kosher because the price is less than the word Organic. There used to be Organic Kosher at Wegman’s, but that mad no sense to me. So, there are like 2 tiny rows of kosher now. But I think that 5 dollars for 4 chicken thighs is not bad. I am not wealthy or rich, or upper middle class. I am barely middle class. What my barely middle class behind had to do was stop drinking lattes for 5.23 7 days a week. First off, the caffeine was hurting my body. Secondly, the 35 plus a weak was killing my barely there bank account. So, long long story short-give up things that are not necessary like cigs or beer or too much Starbucks to put better food into your body. I kind of feel like a big fat hypocrite saying this because I had an Asiago pretzel at Barnes and Noble for lunch and a 50 percent off Godiva dark chocolate peppermint candy bar. But…I don’t eat meat with hormones. So there!! Enjoy what you eat, but try to avoid hormones and steroids in your meat, aspartame in your foods and drinks, and basically artificial ingredients whenever you can. Those little changes can improve your help, help you live longer and help prevent disease. I may write more later, but I am cooking dinner late because we woke up late today so all of the meals are off schedule.
Bon appe’tit!
Simply~
Dee
P.S. Besides the weak moment with the candy bar and pretzel, I am doing my clean eating. I was cold and hungry, so I slipped:( It is 15 degrees here.
Simply Dee in D.C. 