My Goals

Dear Angela,

I can feel your frustration. Sometimes I wonder if all this talk of dieting and exercise is becoming so repetitive, so tedious, so boring. I was eating a healthier chicken sandwich tonight (no dressing, veggies on top, grilled chicken) and I was telling myself:

"Good job Rachel. This is so much better than you falling into old habits of putting junk into your body. Good job! Keep up the good work!" but as I continued eating this thought process was replaced with:

"God, this sandwich tastes awful. It has no flavor at all. I'd rather eat nothing than take another bite of this..."

So, yes, I found myself throwing the food away (which probably takes away environmental points along with my health points). And now here I am- drinking Vitamin Water and what was going to be my dinner is now in the trash can. How lovely.

I haven't said much about my new health plans in previous entries so I feel like I should now. I am trying to set very realistic, hopefully attainable goals. Here they are:

Curve my current eating habits... slowly replace unhealthy eating with healthier eating.

Cut down on the lattes. I wish I could eliminate them completely but for now only 1 a day. Maybe eventually I will just switch to tea and I actually prefer iced tea during the Summer.

Continue to research/figure out how single parents can add exercise to their schedule. I just bought a new stroller for the baby this weekend. This means plenty of long walks in the Spring/Summer. I don't know if you know this but pushing a stroller with a baby in it can actually be a great work-out! If you feel the need to try it... ;)

Possibly joining a gym. I know I should already be signed up for now but with my current schedule I just don't have time for it. Or maybe I just need to get better at making time for it...

And, that's it. I know it seems very small but if I feel like I am meeting my current goals then (and only then) will I take it up another notch. Right now I am also optimistic for warmer weather because for me working out should take place outside.

Until next time,
Rachel