Part of my big plan to become a healthier me is making sure I include self-care days (or moments!).
Because I live on a small farm and I spend a lot of time in the garden, I often use this as an excuse to feel less than womanly.
As women, we all have things we do to make us feel sexy, confident - or whatever our own definition of 'woman' is. For me, shaving my legs and pits is a real good start. Next, putting on clothing that doesn't have a rip or a stain. My good bra does wonders, too.
So, yesterday, I got all clean-n-spiffy and took myself out. I only stayed out for a couple of hours (I had a teen at home with her Dad), but it did wonders for my spirit.
My first stop was Starbucks - coffee light frap. My second stop was the spa for threading. Then, I took a leisurely stroll, while drinking my coffee, around the shopping complex. It wasn't much - but it felt good (and, I was getting some exercise!).
No matter our professions, no matter our goals, self-care days (or moments, if like me, you're pressed for time) are essential. I don't plan on leaving them out of my journey.
Breakfast: Yogurt and honey
Snack: Frappachino
Lunch: Dried plums, dried apricots, and some Gouda cheese
Dinner: Homemade marina sauce over 1 cup of Trader Joe's high-fiber noodles (with several slices of Parmesan cheese), and salad (lettuce, cucumber, and tomato).
Snack: square of 72% dark chocolate
I'm not eating a 'special diet.' I happen to love whole-foods and I generally serve very healthy meals to my family. My problem is not breakfast, lunch, or dinner (unless I eat fast food). My problem occurs between my meals. It's my 'in-between meals problems' that have caused an unhealthy relationship with food consumption and my obesity.
Day 3 : no 'in-between meals problems' to report.
Exercise
Treadmill: .25 miles (plus outside walking)
Steps taken: 10302
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I can do it.
I am doing it.
I will do it.
Food is a tool to make my body healthy.
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