So, this is going to be somewhat of a random post....
I'm feeling crappy today, well lately. I'm trying to workout and eat healthier, but it's so hard! I feel like I've gained 100 lbs since college, though I know this is not true. I'm probably 10 lbs heaver than I would like to be (and by taking off 10 lbs, that would put me back to my senior year of high school weight). I've gotten my husband excited about running and working out again, but I can't seem to find the motivation in myself. When he's there and we workout together, I do pretty well, but when I'm alone and I have to get myself up off the couch, it's much harder. I'm only 5'0" tall, so gaining weight is much more noticeable on me than it would be to someone much taller. I'm not heavy by any means, so don't get me wrong, I know I could look much worse. I just want to be healthier, it's not even about the lbs, it's about the satisfaction of knowing that I can do anything and that I am doing my best to stay healthy.
I just bought groceries and spent $100..... I feel like I got nothing because I tried buying more healthy choices. Does anyone have any suggestions for healthy, good tasting, cheap meals to make at home (or do they not exist?)? I know there's tons of recipes out there, I just have a hard time finding ones that I like and that my husband likes. He's very picky, so its difficult to find things to make that are healthy.
Anyway, that's my rant, sorry... I'm just wondering how the rest of you do it! Some of you have kids and are still able to find time to workout and eat healthy! I want to start now, so that when we do have kids, I am in some sort of pattern.
With that said, I'm drinking my Crystal Light and thinking about having a salad for lunch :-)
On another note, any suggestions for running shoes, shorts and tanks? We're running the Bix this weekend and I'm thinking of treating myself to a new pair of shorts and a tank to run in... I know switching shoes 4 days before a race probably isn't the smartest idea! By the way, the Bix is 7 miles people!! I said 7 miles! My goal is to finish running, run the whole time and get a better time than 1:10:00. That is my goal, it's not actually a difficult goal to achieve, because I know I have it in me to do it. So, I'll update you next week as to how I did.
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- Just another twenty-something newlywed. I'm a wanna be green thumb and health nut, should have been a teacher, loving life kind of gal. We've had quite the last few months. On December 23, 2010 we welcomed the new love of our life, Adam. The day we left the hospital, we drove 1.5 hours to our new home. I'll graduate in May 2011 with my masters in school counseling and cannot wait to find a job. Until then, I'll be spending every moment with my new little guy. Life is good!
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About Me
- Kayla
- Just another twenty-something newlywed. I'm a wanna be green thumb and health nut, should have been a teacher, loving life kind of gal. We've had quite the last few months. On December 23, 2010 we welcomed the new love of our life, Adam. The day we left the hospital, we drove 1.5 hours to our new home. I'll graduate in May 2011 with my masters in school counseling and cannot wait to find a job. Until then, I'll be spending every moment with my new little guy. Life is good!
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4 comments:
I hate grocery shopping. I spend so much on food. Sucks b/c all the healthy options are so expensive. No wonder America is so fat!
Wow good for you!! I know what you mean about sometimes just feeling like you are in a complete rut. But you are about to run a seven miler! That is so impressive!! You are encouraging.
7 miles, good luck!! I hate how the healthy food is always the more expensive! You can get good deals at the farmers market though, do you have one near you?
I know what you mean about not caring about the pounds but caring about the satisfaction ... that's how I feel too.
As far as the grocery thing - I find that healthy convenience foods are expensive but it is easy and cheaper to eat healthy if you make things yourself. Raw veggies are super easy, delicious and completely healthy.
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