Fifty and Femme

Happy Springtime, everyone. Isn’t it gorgous outside?! Everything is so fresh and new and it all smells so good, too. It has been a very wet spring for us so far, but warm and very lush. We returned from a fabulous spring break family reunion and it is amazing what a week away from the routine can do for your psyche. I feel as fresh and green as the world around me. So what do you say, let’s make my attitude contagious for you. It is a new season, so let’s start by eating right and finding time to exercise in our day. It really won’t be that hard. It is all in the attitude and together we can do it. We have talked about planning exercise in our day and setting some short term, realistic goals and have even discussed a support system. So we should be all set to go–right?? Yes! That is your answer. Sometimes sticking to a goal is as hard as setting one up so I have a few simple solutions for you. Identify reasons why you would skip exercise or decide to eat something you know isn’t good for you and write these reasons down. I always figure if I am too embarrassed to record a food that I have just eaten then, hhmmm, it probably wasn’t a real healthy choice because I know when I eat a banana I rush to write it down!! Keep a written log of exercise and food consumed as a healthy reminder of what you really, not think, you have done. A visual is worth a thousands “I think I did that!” How about finding a role model, someone you know has been successful at a healthy lifestyle and someone you have come to admire because they have achieved what you want to achieve. Ask this person what they did, how did they do it, what worked for them and what suggestions they would have for you. Any successful person would be more than happy to help a fellow “I really want to achieve what you have achieved!!” Good luck, people, come on we can do this. I have more tips for later, but I want you to just get started. Remember it is spring, a new season, a new beginning, a fresh approach for our everyday living. Happy spring, happy day and healthy eating to all of you. More later, Kathy