At the grocery store last night I passed some canned pumpkin and figure I’d try to make something with it…another veggie to add to the menu =).
Because I’m too lazy to read or find one of the five recipes I saw last week, I figured I’d throw it together with oatmeal, add some cinnamon, and sweeten to taste. Honestly it was pretty good and I feel very healthy.
1. Mental Fitness: Set and complete 5 daily goals every day
These are slowly becoming habitual, and I still love crossing them out.
Today
- be grateful
- read 5 min
- prep veggies
- exercise 15 min weights
- 5 Min Blitz the house again
2. Social Fitness: 5 Connect with five people daily…baby steps
I went to the party yesterday night before the gym and met all sorts of neighbors. The only thing I could talk about was fitness and blogging. That’s what I’m into. Someone asked if I had read any good books lately and all I could say is, “I only like reading medical journals.“ I didn’t get into the details of how serotonin is produced or how Ekhart Tolle “A New Earth” is changing the way I see things. Certain things just don’t always make sense to others, depending on what phase of life there in or what there into. Like MizFit says “Fitness isn’t about fitting in.”
3. Nutritional Fitness: Eat 5 Vegetable or fruits daily
Speaking of MizFit. She asked me “…how can I help motivate you in the 5 fruits and veggies realm?” I never thought of vegetables as being motivating area. I realized that when I eat vegetables I’m happy.
So, I made this cheesy little sign that said, “Veggies = Happy” Then I found out that my stainless steal fridge isn’t magnetable. Weird. Anywho, I put it on the side. The whole time thinking, “I should just go peel some carrots and stop making this cheesy sign“. I had fun doing it. My son made his own little Picasso creation.
I’m glad I took some time and made it. It will be a nice reminder of why I “want” to eat veggies and fruits, rather then just thinking I “need” to.
I ended up with 7 servings of fruits and veggies. Spinach, tomato, brussels sprouts, apple, freeze dried fruit (yum), broccoli, and a banana. Oh yea! I felt better then ever, with lots more energy, and lots more happy.
4. Physical Fitness: Exercise 5 days a week
I’m becoming a night owl. I went to the gym at 9pm, did a 60min cardio workout. I haven’t sweat that much sense a spinning class I took 10 years ago back in college. Then when I got home my hubby informed me that we were out of formula. That’s one thing I can’t hold off on.
I bought some more fruits an veggies while at the store. I’m liking the steam bags they have now, and got some pre-shelled edamame and snow peas. Now, edamame I can get excited about. A vegetable and a protein. Two birds, one yummy treat. (Is is a vegetable? Or just a legume).
5. Financial Fitness: Set aside or come up with $500 for San Diego
I went thru the budget and found $450. That never happens, but like I keep saying, everything is falling into place lately.
I had set aside money for next spring semester, and my hubby decided to just get it over with and will be done before then. I’m glad I’m keeping track of things, or I wouldn’t have had money for that semester, which now gets to go to the; fitness goal adventure/his graduation party fund…aka San Diego.
Happy Healthy Wednesday!
November 19th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
You are doing great on all your goals! And your attempt looks good too!
November 19th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I LOVE pumpkin everything!!! I will have to try this… putting it on my list =)
You’re in such a good place right now! Your progress is unbelievable, I feel so proud and I don’t even know you, lol. GREAT work! Being a night owl isn’t such a bad thing, you’ll definitely find more time since your hubby will be home and the kids are asleep. I looked up edamame and it said vegetable… but I don’t know. I just know it is a tasty treat that can totally substitute chips. And how awesome about the $450!!!!
Do you like “A New Earth”?? I’ve heard things about it, but haven’t looked into it yet…
November 19th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Biz: Thanks, It’s not this grueling thing anymore. I actually enjoy it, along with exercising. That spaghetti squash with chicken looks amazing.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Stephenie: Lol! I know what you mean, thanks.
“A New Earth” It’s a little out there. A friend recommended it to me when I was really struggling and couldn’t figure out how to get over some serious issues. Any other time in my life I would have dismissed it as weird. I wouldn’t recommend it unless your life is at a point where your open to anything and need a completely new perspective. I watched the online Oprah and Ekhart Tolle chapter review for the first three chapters, and then bought the book. No matter what religious beliefs you have you can learn something new from it. I covers a lot of the “ego” and “collective consciousness.” Anywho, that’s my take on it.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:29 am
mmmmmm that sounds so yummy and comforting. I love oatmeal in the winter time, it’s filling and delicious. I’ll have to try adding different things. Have you tried adding chopped apples and spices? it’s like an oatmeal apple pie. It’s my favorite. Thanks for sharing this idea.
November 20th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Im thoroughly enjoying your blog!
all aspect of it from the creativity to the seriousgoals.
the whole nine.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Spin Diva:
Pie? I can always eat more pie. Do you cook the apple in it or add it after? I often use my spoon to quickly add a fresh banana right after I cook my oatmeal. It’s a great way to sweeten it up while getting another fruit into my diet. I’ll have to try the apple, but use a knife =)
November 20th, 2008 at 11:32 am
MizFit:
Happy to hear. I’m just starting to have more fun with the creative part. I’ve got creativity pouring out of my ears (yuck) and it’s nice to finally have an outlet.