It’s Not Only What You Put into Your Body That Makes the Difference - Part 1

I had my 1st green smoothie this morning!  Spinach, banana, blueberries and almond milk.  Yum!  It was good.  I was going to take a picture, but the blueberries made the green look more like brown.  I am not showing that off.

I am sure you wonder what caused me to want to make this healthy change.  For the last 12 months or so I would randomly get fatigued and mental fogginess; two things that I have never felt before.  I was concerned for my health.  Reality was, like so many other people, I thought that I was eating healthy.  I was sure to eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day, avoided sugars and bought whole wheat bread and pasta.  When I shopped I stayed out of the middle isles except for pasta, juice, and breakfast cereal.  We were eating healthy according to the general guidelines I had heard from the most common sources.  But that is not good enough.

I decided that the cause of my problems had to be what I was, or rather was not doing.  I had not really exercised on a regular basis since my 1^st child was born, 6 years ago.  So, I started to walk 3-5 miles, 4-5 times a week. It helped. An important part of the "healthy me" is movement. 

Recently, my friend invited me to join in a health challenge.  It came at the most critical time, as I was willing to do what it takes to feel completely healthy again.  My workout routine now includes my brisk walk 3-5 miles and light weights to isolate and tone muscles.  I want to share that it is OK to start small.  If you are not taking time for movement, I challenge you to start!  I strongly believe that the body is made of hinges because it is meant to move.

If you love your body, you must include movement in your daily routine.

Here is the proof that it does not take a dedicated room or fancy gym membership; just a little space in your living room.

My workout nook