Where Has The Time Gone?

How is it possible that I haven't posted since Wednesday?  Sheesh, my bad.  Oh well... new week, new me.  So here goes. 

"Mom, food with no nutritional value just isn't getting it done... Please. Go. Shopping."

I was thinking about giving this post the title of "How To Healthily Survive a Pizza Hut Lunch Buffet", but seeing as how the boys and I gorged ourselves silly on Friday afternoon, I clearly don't know the answer to that.  You see, they have been so well behaved lately, that I thought they definitely deserved a special treat.  Either that, or I hadn't been grocery shopping in months, so they were actually STARVING.  Ok fine,  you win.  Well, you kind of win.  Yes, it had been a (long) while since the last shopping trip.  But they are pretty well behaved when they're not crying for no reason, punching each other, tattling, or otherwise throwing fits. And the three of us kind of LOVE Pizza Hut, so it was a no-brainer.  (As in, I am way too ashamed of how much I am eating at a greasy buffet right now to take a picture for my blog on how to live a healthy lifestyle type of no-brainer).  Anyway, there is my confession for the week:  I ate Pizza Hut, and I liked it.  I do not regret it.  There, I said it.  And, I may or may not have eaten a piece of ice cream cake later that night.  Wow, I'm on a roll.  Let me stop now before I bare my soul.  This is too much truth for one little paragraph. 

So yeah, that totally happened.  And not going to the gym happened too.  Oh well, life will move on.  And I'm thankful that I can start over today.  Onward and upward.  So here's something cool that happened this weekend: 

Wow, the people who live here must really love working out.
I'll bet they never eat Pizza Hut.

The hubster turned part of our porch in to a workout space!  He was planning on painting the garage this weekend instead, but since it rained both freaking days, he did this instead. Truthfully, this is probably way cooler for him than it is for me, but I still think he did a great job.  He had all of the stuff except for the core ball and the legit looking mats before he started this project, but it was all mixed in with the rest of the crap  boys' valuable stuff out there, so now it's nice and neat in its own little spot.

Here's something we haven't done in a while: Goal Setting Monday!!  Have you figured out what's on the week's agenda yet?  Here are some of my goals (in no particular order):

1.  Teach a great class tonight despite the fact that I am sore as hell from the crazy yoga class I took yesterday.  I went to relax for a minute and stretch out and not focus on the fact that I hadn't been to the gym since Wednesday.  That plan backfired, however, as soon as the teacher announced that "today's class will be pretty intense.  Remember to breathe it out."  Ummmmm.... I was literally dripping in sweat within 10 minutes, and I'm pretty sure that at some points my breathing was more like panting.  The 2 mile walk I took with the stroller when I got home did nothing to help.  Every muscle in my body is sore today. 

2. Clean my house.  I hate to clean, and my house is gross.  I will clean it even though I would rather nap and/or watch TV.  Boo. This goal is not fun, but it will be fun to make a list of each room in my house, and then cross them off as they get done.  Crossing things off lists is fun!

3. Donate clothes to Goodwill.  There are three bags of clothes that are packed and ready to go.  There is a Goodwill collection bin literally within walking distance to my house.  In fact, I think I may be able to see it from the upstairs window.  Said bags have been sitting on the dining room floor for at least a week.  Do you think either of us has grabbed them and dropped them off on our way to work?  No, of course not.  This week, that will change. 

4.  Not eat crap.  I will eat healthy things this week like bananas and Kashi Go Lean.  I will refrain from Pizza Hut.  I will drink a lot of water and will not give in to temptation when things like this show up on my kitchen counter after it has been discovered that baseball practice has been rained out:





And no, I did not eat one of these.  I didn't even have a bite.  And for once I am telling the truth. I have so much willpower.

And there you have it.  I think that's enough for now.  Here's to a productive week! 

Have a healthy day,

J



Drink Up

How much water do you drink in any given day?  I for one, KNOW that I do not drink enough.  I rarely get in my recommended 6-8 glasses. And this is especially bad since I do some sort of exercise on most days.  I should definitely be drinking WAY more than I do. 

According to a health article I recently read on line, most people live in a state of dehydration and they don't even know it.  That's crazy! Did you know that if you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated?  I also learned that the brain is made up of 90% water.  I never knew that!  A lot of times when people are feeling tired, have a headache, or are just a little foggy at work, they reach for pop or coffee. Yes, caffeine is a quick pick-me-up, but it's also the opposite of what you probably need.  Caffeine actually DEHYDRATES you.  So next time, chug some water instead!

 Do you ever get cramps at the gym?  Guess what?  You're probably dehydrated.  I say this to the people who come to my class all the time.  And it's really so true- if you have been working out for a while, and all of a sudden you get a cramp, you need to stop for a second, stretch, and drink some water.  This totally happened to me the other day right in the middle of a class I was taking.  I was drinking during the class, but hadn't had enough to drink throughout the day.  I got a major cramp in my side.  SO not fun!

Just in case those reasons aren't good enough for you, here are a few more reasons why you need to sip more of the clear stuff throughout the day.  Drinking water keeps your skin hydrated, therefore helping you to look younger.  It's a natural mood booster (and who doesn't to be in a good mood?!) AND.. last but certainly not least, drinking water helps speed up your metabolism.  So yes, it's true- you can actually lose weight by drinking more water!! 

I know, I know, you've heard all of this a million times before.  So why, then, are you not doing it?  It doesn't matter whether it comes out of a straw, a cute trendy water bottle, a fountain, or a plain old glass.  All that matters is that it happens.  I am making a commitment to start drinking more water, are you? 

Have a healthy day,

J

*the articles I used for this post:
 http://www.mangosteen-natural-remedies.com/benefits-of-drinking-water.html;
 http://www.ehow.com/about_5052184_symptoms-not-drinking-enough-water.html