Although I’m taking classes in MA, I actually live in Georgia. We don’t get much snow, but it has been raining for two weeks straight. This weather has been really effecting my mood and my ability to stay enthusiastic about maintaining my goals. I’m dying for some sunshine! I would say I’ve maintained my dietary… Continue reading Week 5 – Rain, Rain Go Away
Week 4 – New week, new goals
Week four has gone pretty well. I have been able to maintain my original SMART goals about 90% of the time. There was a day that I didn’t get my minimum servings of veggies and I over did it on the bread. None the less I feel happy with my achievements. Since things seem to… Continue reading Week 4 – New week, new goals
Week 3 – Stress, What Stress?
So chapter three was all about stress. Stress is something that I think everyone can relate to on some level no matter where they are in their lives. As pointed out in the chapter, stress comes in many forms, including eustress which can be very positive. Right now I happen to be in a stage… Continue reading Week 3 – Stress, What Stress?
Week 2 – Some Bumps in the Road
So week two was a little more challenging. It started out with my fur baby getting really sick. I spent several days looking after her and staying close by. I was happy to do it. She’s way more important to me than maintaining any dietary goal. However, it did mean no trip to the grocery… Continue reading Week 2 – Some Bumps in the Road
Week 1 – Off to a Great Start
So…week one has come and gone and I would have to say it was a pretty successful start. There where plenty of concepts from our reading that I found helpful. Some came to me after reading chapter 1 and some where more intuitive. One of the ideas that appealed to me most was the concept… Continue reading Week 1 – Off to a Great Start
Intro Blog-Health 102
Hello everyone. For my health challenge this semester I have decided to focus on making better food choices. I’ve been a relatively healthy eater for most of my life, but in the last 2 years it’s been a real problem. In the past I’ve mostly eaten a pescatarian diet. For those of you who don’t… Continue reading Intro Blog-Health 102
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton