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!

Currently - May edition

I haven't blogged much - but the last time I did one of these, Maddy was 9 months old. It's really fun looking back on the things that were "stressors" to me at that time. Prior to that - my currently post was a pregnancy edition. So here goes May 2022. Maddy is almost a 15-month old and summer has set ablaze here in Tucson. Reading : I really wish I had a better answer for this one, but I have not been the best about reading lately. The only book I'm reading is "How to talk to your kids so they'll listen and listen so they'll talk". It is really good. Most of the book is geared more to school-aged kids, in my opinion. But it highlights some great communication skills with children to help them trust you as a parent to be open and honest. Eating: All the smoothies. It has been getting really hot here - and every day when we get home from our stroller run I make a smoothie for Maddy with whole milk, Fage, and fruit - and then a smoothie for...

ABC

We are home from a wonderful, extended-weekend-getaway to Omaha. It was filled with family, relaxations, and greatness. I will do a more detailed recap on it soon! In the meantime, I'm doing this ABC bit that I stole from my cousin 's blog! Also, no -- I did not get switched to days. Trust me, I would've told the entire world and screamed it from roof-tops if I did. A. Age: 22, but that will change on Sunday. B. Bed size: King C. Chore you dislike: Cleaning the shower - especially dealing with hard-water stains. Lime away=ouch D. Dogs: Really really really really really dislike. Really dislike. Sorry. I could do a post in itself about my dislike for canines. E. Essential start to your day: Bowl of oatmeal/or cereal with bananas. Or fruit F. Favorite color: Greeen G. Gold or silver: Definitely silver. H. Height: 5'4'' - Sometimes I lie & say 5'5''. Some people lie about their weight, age, haircolor...I lie about my height. I...

30 Blogs: Something I'm Afraid of

This isn't a very difficult post for me to write about. I am such a "scaredy cat" about so many things. I could quite possibly turn this into a book. I was also the kid that wouldn't go on the monkey bars at school, out of fear that my arms may be ripped out of their sockets. I was the kid who got to the end of the diving board, and then shriveled into a ball at the end shaking in tears. I got to the top-climax spot on a roller coaster, and start saying "Oh my God, get me off this thing. I don't want to do it anymore! Get me off this thing!!" Then I went college, and majored in nursing. I leanred all the horrible ways one can reach multi-system organ failure. If I have too much coffee, and feel maybe the slightest heart palpitation - I am listening to my heart sounds with my stethoscope......... So here's my list of irrational some fears. ;) (some of these may be comical & pathetic to you):\ Heights Vomit (I've gotten better about th...

Unknown said…

Great idea, Abby! And an excellent post!!!

June 9, 2010 at 9:58 PM

Lisa's Yarns said…

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!!

June 10, 2010 at 5:10 AM

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?

June 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM

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