With the changes I'm making in my lifestyle, I'm discovering that I truly enjoy some of them. A few of the things I've come to enjoy have surprised me a bit, so I thought I'd share.
My Running Shoes are getting warn and tattered but they still give me great support for what ever I do. I love my Asics and how they have made walking, jogging and even running more fun.
Running is the one thing that has surprised me the most. I've never liked to run and I can honestly say that for most of my life I truly hated it (it was a very effective punishment in high school sports). Lately I've really started enjoying it. I look forward to my daily jog and I love to find new places to check out.
Pushing Myself is another thing that has surprised me. Each day I try to push a little farther or harder in some way. I may go farther or just spend more time jogging, or make myself take a few more hills. I've found that in just a short time, I've gotten stronger and am able to go farther and enjoy more when I'm out.
Ibuprofen is something that I've come to value. I realized that what has stopped me from being consistent with my workouts in the past is the soreness that sticks around for a few days. Ibuprofen has helped curb the pain enough that I am enjoying the workout and can still move the rest of the day.
Stretching is another one of those things that I've avoided for way too long. I've never liked the feeling of stretching but I've discovered that when my muscles are warm from a work out, it feels sooooooo good! For me, I think that's the key, stretch when I'm still warm and then keep moving and stretching all day long (the ibuprofen helps with this too ).
Home Made Whole Wheat and Flax bread is one of the things I am truly loving. A friend gave us a recipe and we've been making it for several weeks now. Not only is it delicious and super healthy but its great fuel for my body. I love having protein (like an egg) on ½ a sandwich of this super bread for breakfast. I'll post the recipe soon so you can try it too. We found that it's super cheep if we get all the ingredients in the bulk bins at the grocery store.
Water for me has always been something to mix into juice but I have really come to love water. My body craves it and keeping a full water bottle close helps me keep from over snacking. And a glass of water before my meals helps me feel satisfied after a healthy portion.
Avocado is something I've always loved but I've started substituting it for mayo on my sandwiches. It gives me the creamy texture that I love and a great flavor (I sprinkle a pinch of salt on it) but it's a super healthy fat. It's all natural and not processed, which is also better for you. One thing we've discovered to make our avocado last longer in the fridge is the Ziploc Vacuum bags. They come with a little pump to suck the air out and the avocado stays bright green in the fridge for a whole week. This way I can just use what I need and not waste the rest.
What are you loving? Tell us about what makes you feel good or what has been a surprising discovery about your new lifestyle.
