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So, Happy Friday everyone! I know for me I couldn't be more thrilled. I woke up this morning really lagging and was so tempted to hit snooze, BUT I have been reading so many things that say getting up early is better for your metabolism, so my butt got out of bed anyway! I woke up with a nice big glass of cold water which I have also been reading about. I am on average drinking at least 120 oz. of water a day. I have a blender bottle that I fill every time I finish it, and it just adds up so quickly. I know sometimes it is hard to get that water down, so I am looking into using fruit to flavor the water. Anyone have any luck with that?
Along with my own flavored water as opposed to any name brand water sweetener, I am going to do something I have never in my life done. I am going to try something new! As I posted yesterday on Facebook....I have never been one for seafood. I can remember as a child waiting at the dinner table well after everyone else, just because I didn't want to eat the seafood cause it was "GROSS!!!". And believe me, I still have a good majority of those feelings. BUT....I know all the benefits of fish and I know that I need to broaden my horizons...so I will try it. All of the times that I have tried this losing weight thing, or getting healthy thing it has been with just a normal "salad, chicken, veggies, and fruit". This is the first time I have really branched out and told myself that everything has to change in order for my body to want to change. I may not like it now, but once I get to my finish line....I am going to thank my past self for the hard work I put in.
And speaking of hard work, I should get on to my workout today. Usually I would take Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off, but until my body starts getting used to this and doesn't feel like it got run over by a truck....every day it is! I am definitely hurting today from yesterday (which some people would say was a weak workout, but I'm trying here!!), but it's just fear leaving the body. And my mother has always said..."Anything you can do for two weeks becomes a habit".....so let's do this friends! Do something new...and do it for two weeks so it is a permanent change in your life!
I leave you all with this question today....What is a food you don't like but would be willing to eat for the sake of change and a healthier way of living??
Salmon is really good for you! I'm not crazy about all kinds of fish either, but I do really like salmon, so that's a good one to try I think!
ReplyDeleteI discovered that making smoothies and hiding healthier things in them works for me. Like, make a smoothie with bananas, strawberries, yogurt, etc., and then add some kale or spinach. You can't really even taste it but you're still getting the good stuff!
PS good luck, this is awesome!
I hate seafood too, but I have tried tuna steaks and actually like them. They have the same consistency as chicken so I think that helps me. I'm not sure how healthy they are but its worth a try! Let me know if you like them!
ReplyDeletehmm...I don't think there's a food I haven't been willing to try, but being a "vegetarian" who eats fish for protein, and eggs (no fur or feathers)I would have to say...I always hated liver...Andrew Weil has a great recipe for salmon with sake, ginger, tamari and a few other healthy ingredients in the marinade, it takes the "fishiness" out of it! You can peel the skin of the salmon off, wash and use it as a facial! No kidding~ that's where all the omega goodness is! I wish you the very bestest and I applaud you! I look forward to your progress Bethany!!! xo Kate's mom, Theresa
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