Bloggers for Health, 100 Day Stretch & Some Thankfulness

Bloggers for Health

This is the 3rd week of Bloggers for Health! I missed last week due to . . . well, just the busyness of life. Today, however, the Hubs is out of town, so while the Little Miss is napping, Little Guy & I are watching The Sword and The Stone.  And I'm blogging a bit. =)   

Since starting Bloggers for Health a few weeks ago, I've noticed I'm making wiser choices each day in what I eat.  I'm not sticking to my five steps exactly, but I am eating more salads and fruit. I haven't been running like I wanted to, thanks to the frigid weather Florida has been having, so I need to rethink my workout plan...  But I am definitely feeling much better, simply because of my healthier choices!

Now, I'd like to share a healthy and easy salad that I like to eat at work!

Mix together salad greens, 1/2 can of tuna, sliced strawberries, chopped pecans and light Italian dressing.

Voila!! You have yourself an absolutely delicious and healthy lunch! 

You can go here to see the other bloggers that are blogging for health!


100 Day Stretch

Well, my shopping ban is going strong! I'm actually quite surprised at how well it has gone. I've picked up one or two little things from Target that were on sale and I put them in my Christmas closet, so I don't consider that "cheating."  I also bought myself two things from the thrift store recently that were about a dollar a piece, so that was cheating that was well worth it! =)  Basically, the shopping ban has simply helped me to curb my spending and to not be so reliant upon impulse shopping to help with my stress. It's nice to know that I don't have to run to the store for a shopping spree every time I'm stressed out!

You can go here to see other bloggers who are participating in the 100 Day Stretch!  


Some Thankfulness 

I absolutely love this time of year, from the first days of fall until New Years Day, everything seems to be so festive! The cold air doesn't really feel dreary until about mid-January; it simply feels Christmassy! =) One of my favorite things about this time of year is that almost everyone you come across is feeling cheery and thankful. Today, I'm thankful for days when the Hubs is out of town. Although I rely on him a lot (really, a lot!), when he's out of town, the kidlets and I bond in a way that we don't get to when he's here. It's just me and then against the world! lol Well, sometimes it's me against them, but you know how that goes. =) 

And also, on a very superficial note... I'm thankful for these boots. They're becoming my best friend during this little cold spell we're having!

Sweater: Old Navy (Soooo old, $6)

Jeans: Eddie Bauer ($10-ish, I think)

Boots: Shoedazzle (Gift)

Ring: Glow Salon ($5)

Here I am, just bashfully admiring my boots. ;)

Tank, necklace & bracelet: Borrowed from my Sis

Last but not least, I'd like offer a belated congratulations to Grace at Camp Patton on the birth of her perfect little son, Sebastian Xavier! Grace writes hysterically funny stories about motherhood and shares some adorable outfits, as well. I don't know how she manages to look so cute, with a newborn baby! So, if you're pregnant or a mom or just a girl who likes to read blogs, go check her out. I'm sure you'll like her as much as I do! =)

Bloggers for Health: Five Easy Steps

I'm linking up with the beautiful Callie of Unladylike and Lauren of Endear and I'm blogging for health today! I was supposed to do this on Saturday, but it kind of slipped my mind with everything else I had going on . . .  You can read more about the challenge here.  The prompt for this week is to list five ways to live a healthier life.  Rather than being general and listing five ways that you can be healthier, I'm going to list five things that I can change about my daily routine so that I can be healthier.

1. Run five mornings a week. Seriously, I don't have an excuse for not running. It's been proven that two miles will clear your head and keep you healthy. And two miles only takes roughly twenty minutes. If I can spend an hour reading or watching tv before going to bed, then I can most certainly squeeze a twenty-minute run into my morning!

2.  Cut back on the candy.  Notice I didn't say, cut out the candy. Because, well, that would be just crazy! ;) But rather than eating 6 Laffy Taffys, 2 mini Butterfingers and 4 mini Snickers in one day, I'll limit myself to one or two of each. =) (Ummm... I kind of have a sweet tooth, if ya can't tell.)

3.  Eat a piece of fruit for my morning snack. This used to be something I did without even thinking about it. But I've gotten out of this habit and I've been eating sugary granola bars or a third cup of coffee. Making a point to add fruit back into my snacks is exactly what I need!

4.  Eat a salad with dinner.  This is another thing that we used to do every single night. But as we've gotten busier, we've fallen into the habit of eating convenience food more than fresh veggies and lean meats. 

5.  Have regular quiet time with the Lord.  I truly believe that part of being healthy in your body is being healthy in your mind and spirit.  Think about it.  If you're always getting angry and screaming and yelling, that can't be good for your blood pressure, right?  Well, my quiet time with the Lord, is when my mind is renewed and it gives me a positive outlook for the day.  When I have my quiet time, I am less likely to lose my cool when dealing with clients or the people in my office; I'm more thankful and loving towards my sweet kids; I'm more even tempered when driving; I'm simply a better Christian, a better person, when I make it a point to have that quiet time with the Lord.

So, these are the changes I'm making this week (well for what's left of this week!) to live a healthier life!  What can you change about your routine to incorporate some healthy habits?

And one last thing . . . the super sweet Rina of Cute Coconut interviewed me recently!  You can read all the dirty details HERE. =)