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Wellness Wednesday!

I am beginning a segment! We all know that I'm kind of a health nut. Therefore.....

Every Wednesday (hopefully I will stay true to this) I am going to write a "wellness related" segment. I might be a work out plan, a healthy recipe, maybe a home-remedy, or education about something health-related!

I hope you enjoy!

So to kick this off - I'm going to give a little history on WHY I have chosen to strive for wellness:

  • First off, I was the chubby kid in elementary school/junior high. Not like I was HUGE, but I definitely got the occasional "tease" from my peers.
  • So, high school started and I got determined to start taking care of myself a little better.
  • I "over-did" it.
  • And through that, I feel like I've gained a sense of "wisdom" that I now live my life by:....
  • All is good in moderation!
  • Striving to be "thin" instead of "healthy" didn't really make me all that healthy!
  • In all honesty, I screwed my body over. I didn't get enough calcium & strong bones during age 16-20, which are the MOST VITAL years of bone development for a woman! I also had no immune system. It's taken about 2 years to get it somewhat "beefed" up. And it's still nothing fantastic.
  • I learned from this experience that happiness is not found in a dress size.
  • Happiness comes from: feeling good about yourself, enjoying life, enjoying good food, enjoying fun workouts.
  • Happiness comes from completing a marathon/half marathon/whatever race/endeavor it may be! ...Not because you physically CAN, but because you're body is healthy & strong enough to carry you through it!
I NOW strive for wellness so I can feel good, healthy, and not be sick! Since I've taken on this attitude; I've been much happier about myself.   I exercise/eat healthy to relieve stress, keep my heart/lungs happy, and essentially to have fun! I enjoy my workouts. And if I'm not enjoying them? -- I take that as a personal hint that maybe it's time to find something different or just in need of a break!

So my healthy tip for TODAY is......(this will be totally random and not interconnected with the previous post...FYI):
-It's grilling season -- and one of my favorites is grilled potatoes! Instead of the traditional white or red potatoes; use sweet potatoes! They have more flavor, (you can still dip them in ketchup), very high in beta-carotene, and many other nutrients!
-Just cut them up into quarters/slices, boil them for a few minutes to soften, and throw on the grill with some cumin, pepper, and garlic! Mmmmm

Hope everyone's week is going great!



   

Comments

Unknown said…
Great idea, Abby! And an excellent post!!!
I'm looking forward to these posts! Full of wisdom!

I think I am one of the few people who actually does not like sweet potatoes... I just don't care for the sweet nature of them! I have really tried to like them, though...

I am envious of your grill. :( I'd eat way more interesting/delicious things if I had a grill. Instead, my weekday meals in the evening are usually microwaved baked potatoes and microwaved steamer veggies. I am so boring. I wish I had a grill so I could grill a chicken breast for some post-run protein!!
Marlys said…
Yes, that was a great post! I remember those high school days, and am so glad they are behind you! Ryan has been good for you in that area, too! I am proud of your cooking talents and not being afraid to try new things! You amaze me! Do you coat the sweet potatoes with oil before grilling them?

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