I have just arrived back from the 5th trip (not counting the day trips I have made within Lima) in about 10 weeks. These last couple days, a small group of us were assisting in rebuilding a home that was devastated by the August 15th earthquake in Ica, Peru. Vacations and travel are always delightful, adventurous and fun. But, the downside seems to typically be a lack of control over the schedule, food and activities. At least in my case.
I feel as though I have eaten potatoes, plantains and packaged crackers for the last 10 weeks and it has taken a toll on my health. Sure, the holiday season which was stuck in the middle of it all didn’t help one bit. And if I was really honest with myself, I would fess up to the fact that things started going downhill once I really got blogging.
So I have some changes to make now that I am in Lima for an extended period of time. I could either just stop blogging all together, and that is not what either you or I want (…or is it?). Or, I am going to follow my friend’s lead and add “Solutions” as a weekly post. These will be my weekly goals along with some tips or other chatter about health. My intention is not to bore you with “real life” but instead encourage you to find solutions to make your life a healthy and happy one as well.
Solutions – Week 1
*Drink (at least) 3 liters of water per day
*Exercise (at least) 7 hours this week
*Vitamin regimen
*Morning fiber
*Whole grain breakfast at least 4 days this week
Have you committed to any healthy changes this week? What are they?
Good for you! I’d love to know what your “morning fiber” will be. Vitamins, I need to take some too! I really like your ideas!
Those are great — I like concrete goals. I got my vitamin regimen (very simple one) going again this week too. Now I need to step up the exercise.
I have a goal of working out hard 3 times a week and doing something exercisish (new word!) every day. But I’d really rather bake.
What a wonderful idea. I like the idea of weekly mini-goals rather than taking drastic measures.
Mine are to:
Increase water and decrease coffee
Start exercising again and get back in running shape
Yes, take my vitamins again (I bought some more last week)
Eat better, more whole foods, lean proteins, and vegetables
Karen – I will be writing about fiber specifically. It is good stuff – filling, regulates blood sugar, makes you regular and it is cheap & easy to make!
Susan – Vitamins are super helpful and exercise is so important. I am feel great after just a couple days of exercise.
Lynn – I would also just like to bake everyday instead of exercise. Oh well, I figure if i do the exercise, then I can bake!
Christina – sounds like a lot of similar goals. Hope you are doing well with them!