So, I've been a little out of it the last few weeks, as you can tell. The first week I was busy planning a trip to Disneyland, the second week I got sick immediately after Disneyland, and this week I'm only a day late because I was out all day yesterday. I think those are all pretty good excuses if you ask me. ;-)
But let me get on with it...
FOOD
When it comes to healthy eating, I've fallen a bit short with my absence. I have not been eating well at all. Especially when I'm out with friends. If you happen to have the same problem, here are a few tips.
- Eat before you go out! If you know you're going to be tempted with friends, do what you can to eat a filling, healthy meal before hand. Try to make it something with a lot of protein and complex carbs so you won't crash later on.
- Plan ahead! If you're all planning on going out to dinner, look up the restaurants menu and see what kind of healthy choices they have available. That way, when you get to the restaurant, you won't have to suffer looking through all the descriptions and pictures of food.
- Take a snack! You should have a snack everywhere you go, actually. You want to avoid being hungry at all if you can help it. Pack something like mixed nuts (the roasted, unsalted kind. No added sugars or candy.), dried fruit (also not sugar added), fruit bars (one of my favorites if called That's It, and all it's made with is fruit. There is nothing else in it.), beef jerky (if you can find some with out too many additives in it. And no sugar.).
- Don't let others influence you! When you're out with friends, everyone wants to have a good time. And most of the time that involves eating. If you're like me, you'll get people doing everything they can to get you to eat poorly. Whether it's because they want you to have a good time, or they just want to see you fail. Either way, don't let them control you. They might not understand, or like your diet choices, but they're what you need to stick to to keep your self on ball. Don't let anyone sabotage your efforts, especially when you work so hard at what you do! Stay strong, it's only food!
FITNESS
Summer is pretty much here, and that raises a lot of risks for your body when you exercise. Especially outdoors. If you have a gym membership, then you don't have too much to worry about. But don't get me wrong, you can still get over heated in an air conditioned gym. Just make sure you drink water regularly during your work out, and take a couple more breaks then you would normally take. Now, it you don't have a gym membership you need to be extra careful this summer, especially if it's going to be anything like last summer. SoCal actually broke some heat records last year. If you're going to jog in the heat, make sure you have the right equipment. Water bottle (as big as you can comfortably carry), hat or sun visor, sunglasses, sunscreen (I personally try to stay away from sunscreen as much as possible because of the ingredients, but I did find some healthier sunscreen at whole foods that doesn't have harmful ingredients and smells amazing! It's Alba Botanica natural Hawaiian sunscreen. It's pretty pricey, but in my opinion it's worth it not to get all those nasty additives.) and your cell phone. Some might find it silly taking your cell phone jogging with you, but as a woman, I feel safer having my phone with me, and in the heath if you feel like passing out or can't go any longer, call someone to pick you up.
Another great, and obvious alternative is swimming. Have you ever done laps in the pool until you're out of breath? It's bazaar to me, but I love it!
WRIGHTING/LITRITURE
My friend turned me on to this great book called The Gargoyle. I've only read the first chapter and a half, but so far, I can't stop reading! And that's saying something coming from me! Very interesting book, check it out! The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson.
JUST A THOUGHT
Belladonna Mannequin Model Head by Mo Malice
A very good friend of mine has been trying to earn some money for school by selling things on etsy. He's ridiculously creative, and incredible at what he does. So, if you could do me a favor and check out his etsy and help him pay for school by buying some of his stuff, that would be great! You won't be disappointed! http://www.etsy.com/shop/NeverMorte?ref=pr_faveshops
Well, I thought that was a pretty good come back, don't you? Until next time... :-)
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