2) I've been doing my very best to eat better. I've filled the house with healthy food. I've been taking my own lunch to work, and just generally trying to be conscious of what I'm getting out of what I eat.
In the name of research I've been having lots of conversations with people about eating healthy. It's very interesting how everyone has a different opinion on food. Personally I think everything in moderation is good. But when I say that I mean you can't just eat some fruit and veggies and think that you'll get everything you need from that. Fruit and veg are always good, but you've got to look at what goodness you're getting out of them. For example I recently was reading about the apple diet. Apparently you just eat apples and the weight just falls right off you. That's all good and well, but how healthy is it for you to eat just apples? How bored would you get of apples? Jinkies. I don't think you would ever want to eat another apple again! I can't believe. How many people actually put themselves through these horrible fad diets. Another one that's been popular of late is the protein diet. Again results are promised and delivered but surely we're not meant to have so much protein in our diets. Surely that is bad for your health! Not only that but you can't be on a diet forever, once you stop you would just be putting that weight straight back on. Defeating the original purpose. I say get the old healthy eating pyramid out from primary school, look at what's on that and go for it! Whole grains, fruit, veg, nuts, legumes, a little dairy and always drink lots of water. That's not to say that you shouldn't get the occasional treat. Just be smarter about your choices, instead of having a bowl of ice-cream for dessert, have a bowl of fresh berries and yogurt. Just as yummy and much better for you. Plus your more likely to continue to eat healthy if you allow yourself to still enjoy your food. That's my two bob anyway...
3) my 2nd resolution sort of feeds into the third. Since improving my diet (and adding in a few pieces of fruit or raw veggies to my afternoon tea time to tide me over until dinner) I've found that I've got heaps more energy when I get home from work. I've been running again, with hopes of participating in a fun run or a half marathon this year. Every day I've been doing a little bit of yoga everyday. I should be doing more. That's my next little fitness goal. I need to improve my upper body strength so I can get back in to doing Aerial acrobatics at circus oz next term. I've found a place where I can set up my Aerial silks so I can practice. Plus it's super fun. It's important to enjoy exercise.
4) now this is the resolution I'm doing the worst at by far. I'm still saving some money but this time of year is so busy, there is so much on and so many fun things to do. Lots of birthdays, lots of babies being born, lots of celebrations, lots of better things to do with your money rather than to put it in to a savings account really. I'm putting some money away when I get paid every fortnight, not as much as I should be, but its a start. Must re-visit my budget soon. Lots of things have changed for me financially (cheaper phone bill, pay rise at work! Woo-hoo) it needs another look.
5) since I declared my new years resolutions I've added one on. It's a pretty simple one but I like it. I want to spend more time outside. I know I'm much happier when I spend more time outside so I thought it best to add it on to my new-years resolutions. As you might have noticed in my previous blog posts I've been doing something called nature appreciation where everyday you go outside, and spend some time enjoying the many wonders of nature. It's beautiful and I suggest you all give it a go. I'll try to post as many of my nature appreciation moments as I can.
T.T.F.N
Jessica
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