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One Bad Habit at a Time
I'm learning that the key to bad habits is to tackle one at a time. In terms of my diet, I've been kicking one bad food habit at a time. Soda - cut out the soda a long time ago. This was the easiest to give up. I still drink it once a year on my vacation/birthday. Once that six-pack is gone, it's gone until next year.…
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Winter Motivation
With the cold months slowly creeping in, I want to stay ahead of my pitfalls. When it's cold and dark and cold, I would much rather eat, Netflix, and hibernate. I have a good fitness routine that mixes variety with discipline. Staying on that routine will be the biggest challenge. In addition to the winter gloom, it's also…
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Healthy Sodium Sources
Does anyone have a good suggestion for healthy sodium sources? I'm trying to break a potato chip addiction, first of all. Second, I'm mildly allergic to nuts. I can eat nut products, but feel like crap if I just snack on them straight. Third, cardio is my exercise of choice (biking, hiking, walking), so I burn through…
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The Quarantine Diet
So...apparently, quarantine agrees with me. In the last 2 (or is it 3?) weeks, I've lost 4.8 pounds. What Hasn't Changed What I eat - Still within my calorie limits. Still eating copious amounts of chocolate. Tightened my belt a little bit to avoid frequent shopping trips, but otherwise, most eating habits have remained…
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Micro Exercises and Office Environments
Like many people, I sit in an office in front of a computer all day. I know it's unhealthy and last week, I discovered exactly how unhealthy that was. It was gloomy and rainy all week; not ideal for going for a walk outside. By Friday, I ached all over from sitting all week. So I've decided to incorporate some…
