Healthy Choices

So I'm still not on a one-hundred percent "healthy" lifestyle as of yet, however, I was thinking earlier about the food choices I've made in the last couple days, and there are things I have done that I am actually kind of proud of and a teensie but excited about.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am not a fan of my vegetables. I don't like to eat them. I think they are boring. And I hate feeling like I'm eating a plant instead of food (ignore the fact that they are plants). So the fact that in the last couple days I have consciously made the choices to eat vegetables is a big positive thing for me.

I went to Subway while at work the other day and got a 6" Turkey.. and for whatever the reason, I ended up added not only my boring old lettuce and the occasional tomato, but I opted for a pile of onions and peperoncinis. This was all after I purchased a bag of carrots and an apple on my way to work and had eaten several carrots in the car.

Then to add on, today I was out with a couple friends and we grabbed lunch at this new-to-us restaurant, and I got a burger that was loaded with pico de gallo, avocado, lettuce, and instead of fries on the side, I got fruit. And for the record, that burger was THE BEST burger I have ever had.

Finally, at work tonight, I was on break and decided to pull out my carrots and ate a ton of them. I actually wanted them instead of the girl scout cookies on the table.

I am really proud of myself because I have been definitely trying to eat better and I  know that incorporating the fresh fruits and vegetables is an important part of that. I want to train myself to crave them instead of the normal crap food I eat.  I am also pleased with myself for trying things that weren't necessarily new, but for being open to experience the tastes again before making a final judgement on their flavor :)

It's been a while

I haven't written anything in quite a long time! Last term I got extremely side tracked with school and work and kind of stopped watching my weight and what I was eating. I ended up gaining back between 5-10 pounds, but since then, I have managed to get back down to my 210. I'm pretty happy about that.

It is definitely hard to focus on being healthy when life throws us so many twists and turns. I have been taking more credits this term than I have ever taken in college, and I have been working on top of that. It leaves little time to focus on planning meals and keeping healthy options on hand. Along with the large number of credits, I had some changes to my financial situation that I hadn't planned for. That definitely threw me a curve ball. I was not as prepared as I should have been, therefore have been dealing with added unnecessary stress.

But in the long run, I am getting back on track. Some of the things I have been doing to try and stick to a plan have been simple things mostly. For example, I rarely have time to prepare food in advance, so instead of grabbing greasy food, I have been purchasing things that include more vegetables, less fats and sugars, and are more fulfilling in general. This has made a large improvement. I've also noticed that my pace has quickened, which is a good sign to me. I can feel my body makeup changing. I notice more strength in my arms and legs, and my waistline has been getting smaller.

What I am really excited about, though, is that next term I will be able to enroll in a really amazing PE class that will help me so much. I find the PE classes to be very relaxing and stress-relieving, even though they make me crazy sore. I feel like I'm ready to dedicate myself once again to staying focused on being healthy. When I make healthier choices, I feel happier in general, and that just makes everything better in life!