I’ve been noticing I’m not as disciplined as I used to be… in High School I ran nearly every single day around three miles (or more) and wasn’t quite as addicted to brownies and cookies as I am now. But, in full disclosure, I would sometimes run down to the penny candy store, buy a bag of 100 Sour Patch Kids and eat them as I ran home. I’m not sure if three miles made up for that. 🙂
But now… post baby and pushing a jogging stroller my motivation has waned and I’m SICK OF IT. I need to get back to my disciplined self and log those miles and eat far fewer junk foods. I’ve mentioned before that my mid-section doesn’t look like it used to, well, Jen, it’s no ones fault but your own. Okay, well, and Drew’s. 🙂 Here is my challenge for myself, and you, if you want to take it:
I’ve heard habits are built in two weeks so let’s build some healthy habits. I’m going to log my food intake and exercise for two weeks and put them at the bottom of every post. I’m realizing that I need more accountability than I used to and I’m going to use you, Fabulous Blog Readers, as this inspiration and accountability.
Thus far I’ve made this amazing oatmeal, but cut the sugar in half. Half of the recipe I’ll eat tomorrow morning. You’ve got to try it, it’s delish and sticks by you! And Drew and I just got back from running the loop around the Essex County Club, it’s a three miler and it took me 30 minutes pushing my little Tank. 🙂 It’s amazing how much faster I am (not fast like AJ, though) when I run sans stroller.
I’ll post tonight after dinner about my menu for the day. I know, super exciting, right? 🙂
Jen, thanks for the painting tips. Here’s a guilt-free dessert tip. I have this website elanaspantry.com that I’ve been using for “healthy” desserts. She uses almond flour (which you can get from Trader Joe’s but make not be baby friendly because I’m not sure at what age kids can eat nuts) and coconut flour (we order Bob Mills from Amazon). Anyway they are gluten-free, grain-free (which turns to sugar in our body), and refined sugar free. She uses agave nectar and honey to sweeten. I’ve love baking her recipes because I don’t feel guilty eating them! Just a recommendation so you don’t have to give up your sweet tooth altogether!
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Thanks for the inspiration! Especially with boxes of Girl Scout cookies on my counter. I just did the 3 mile loop of Eagleahead Road. It was beautiful as the sun hit the ocean and with no leaves yet on the trees, I could look down on Singing Beach. Ended up helping one of the residents search for his dog who got out of the house!
Brooke, I have heard of this website before, I’ll check it out.
Anonymous Manchester resident :).. Way to go on your run and resisting the girl scout cookies, esp if they are samoas or thin mints!