I'd love to hear what others do to keep themselves fit and healthy, what eating habits, work habits, recipes, supplements etc.
Peace,
- Niffer
We had gym memberships in the past, but getting there was always a hassle, so we adapted our garage into a gym. I work out there almost every morning. The good thing about a home gym is that I can get on the elliptical machine wearing pj's and without even looking in a mirror.
We have it very well set up now. We have some very good equipment.
At the weekend, my h and I walk on Saturday and bike on Sunday. We have a greenbelt just 10 mins drive away, and it is wonderful, especially at this time of year. Just walking through there at a good pace, brushing shoulders with deer (almost! They are very tame) - it makes my heart sing because it's so peaceful and pretty and so much a testimony to God's goodness. I love it!! We go through much faster on Sunday, lol, on our bikes, but that is so much fun too. It is time that my h and I spend alone together, so that is also appreciated. We only walked 2 miles on Saturday because we are out of practice, and only biked 5 miles on Sunday for the same reason, but it's fairly easy to build up over time. I enjoy this time much more than gym time, but we wouldn't be able to do it every day.
For healthy eating, well, we have a variety of cookbooks, but mainly we keep it simple. I have never owned, and do not want to own, a deep fat fryer. Everything we eat is baked or steamed or broiled. I told my h on Saturday when were in the grocery store that we need to start incorporating far more of the bright, beautiful veggies on the shelves! I have been fully vegetarian for some months now, and the changeover has been a good one for me. I definitely feel healthier.
For habits - I
always eat breakfast. I get up at 5am to work out, and an hour later or so, I shower and then go downstairs to eat, so not much later than 6:15am. At the weekend, I make a big container of oatmeal, and I eat a little every day, sprinkled with just a little sugar and cinammon (it's in one dispenser). I drink water all day, but I may have one decaff coffee with breakfast. I'm glad that I have early lunch at work because I am HUNGRY by 11:30! Sometimes I will eat an apple at about 9:30-10:00 or a yogurt or whatever fruit I have. Lunch is soup right now, because it's so warming and the building I work in is blummin' freezing. Brrrrrr. Crackers with soup, more fruit after soup, and in the afternoon a yogurt or fruit, depending on what I have eaten during the day. In the evening I eat light - a bean taco (no cheese, fat free beans), or a salad or something.
I have discovered Amy's Organic Soups, and that is my favorite soup right now. They aren't cheap, but they are GOOOOD! Yesterday I had red bean and rice and today I am having lentil and vegetable.