Health Body..

Since having this baby...i want my body back the way it used to be.
I want it stronger and healthier...
I want to be able to return to before when my body was strong and powerful.
Right now...it's not so strong.

 My body is getting stronger and stronger everyday.

The lung capacity is expanding...

I have several challenges including going to BED EARLIER...

and EATING RIGHT!

 But truly this is a journey and i am getting there daily.

I have tried a few new supplements and I have to be careful with
what I use because I am still breastfeeding.

I recently came across supplements for military and I am excited to try it
maybe after I am done breastfeeding although i did read that it was safe and appropriate.
They have all different kinds and it's supposed to give you energy, stamina, endurance and focus.
Which are all attributes I can definitely use to be the best mom ever!

Alternatives...

I have several neighbors who SMOKE and this is so upsetting because as a new mother...i am very paranoid about everything.  Especially second hand smoke...we have all heard the stats that second hand smoking is the worse than actually smoking yourself.  So the thought that my baby will expose to this REALLY does upset me.

There are many alternatives to smoking and i so want to tell my neighbor to try some.  Chewing gum, exercising, eating their favorite popisicle...anything but smoking.  I sometimes wish people would take other people into consideration when they are smoking.  Especially other people when they are not your family member.

Anyway...i am seriously thinking about sharing my personal thoughts with this neighbor of mine?

What do you think...should i share some of these alternatives with my neighbor?
Have you ever heard of some of these alternatives?

Oh the shame...

Ladies, i had cake today! Oh the shame, shame, shame!

The workplace, well at least my workplace, is filled with ladies who like to cook and eat.  And once a month we have potlucks with themes.  This month's theme was red, white and blue in honor of  America's birthday--i know it's late but we are still in July. 

Needless to say there was a lot of food including vegetarian chilli, home fries (from yours truly), tortilla chips and sauce and lots of cake and cupcakes like strawberry shortcake, regular cake, all with loads and loads of icing.  One girl had the audacity to bring popsicles and whipcream.  The nerve.

I usually go into these days with lots of conviction that i will behave and make wise choices.  However, i failed and failed miserably.  I ate little bit of everything and a lot of cake!

I know, the shame, shame, shame! But at least i am still not eating meat.

Have you lost your will power to stay away from sweets this week or month or today?

Try Something Different...

I saw this commercial friends and i couldn't help myself but to laugh.

And of course to share it with the rest of you. 

Enjoy!

Make the right choices!

Happy 4th of July!

The Balance of Good Health

As if you did not know this already but in case you forgot...hope this helps or reminds you of what to eat:

Unhealthy Foods

• Battered and deep fried foods
• Sugary sodas
• Processed lunch meats
• Greasy snack chips
• White bread and refined pasta
• Most canned spaghetti and ravioli
• Sugary breakfast cereals
• Frozen fried chicken, fish sticks and corn dogs

Healthy Foods

• Green and brightly colored vegetables
• Dark leafy greens and lettuce
• Fresh fruits and berries
• Lean turkey and chicken
• Nuts, dried fruits and healthy snacks
• Whole grain breads and pasta
• Healthy cooking oils like canola and olive oils
• Grass fed beef and bison
• Cold water oily ocean fish
• Low fat milk or soy beverages
• Nuts, seeds, and legumes

Eat most of the unhealthy healthy foods and enjoy!

Happy Tuesday!