The Recipe Doctor's New Year's Resolutions
I rather like the clean slate we all start off with in January and the hope that New Years Resolutions bring. I try to choose resolutions that are set up for success--like one of my all time favorites (1989)...to floss everyday.
That was one of those habits you can just add to your day fairly easily. It was almost a sure success. And that resolution stuck! To this day I have floss packed in my purse, my car, my bathroom at home. I'm known as the phantom flosser in my family, dropping mysterious strands of floss in almost every room in the house.
So...for this year...what improvements would I like to make? What shall I choose as my 2006 resolutions?
Well, I already exercise almost every day (I'm one of those ex-dancers that has no problem motivating myself to exercise an hour every day), but I would like to make it to two Pilates classes a week instead of one and two Spinning classes (bicycle) a week instead of one. Those classes just kick my butt and I think it will kick my fitness up a notch if I can double my attendance. For me, it's just about fitting the classes into my "workday" and "mom" schedule. Once I get a workout time or class figured into the my schedule (working, picking kids up, bringing them to afternoon dance classes, fixing dinner, etc.), it's as good as gold.
You would think "the recipe doctor" would pick something "food" for her resolution, wouldn't you? Well, the food resolutions I'm keeping in mind for the New Year are
I could also resolve to not swear as much (but I'm saving that one for Lent!) LOL!
Wishing all of you a healthy and happy 2006!
Elaine
Related Topics: Fit Mom, Fit Kids, 10 Easy Ways to Make Weight Loss a Habit
That was one of those habits you can just add to your day fairly easily. It was almost a sure success. And that resolution stuck! To this day I have floss packed in my purse, my car, my bathroom at home. I'm known as the phantom flosser in my family, dropping mysterious strands of floss in almost every room in the house.
So...for this year...what improvements would I like to make? What shall I choose as my 2006 resolutions?
Well, I already exercise almost every day (I'm one of those ex-dancers that has no problem motivating myself to exercise an hour every day), but I would like to make it to two Pilates classes a week instead of one and two Spinning classes (bicycle) a week instead of one. Those classes just kick my butt and I think it will kick my fitness up a notch if I can double my attendance. For me, it's just about fitting the classes into my "workday" and "mom" schedule. Once I get a workout time or class figured into the my schedule (working, picking kids up, bringing them to afternoon dance classes, fixing dinner, etc.), it's as good as gold.
You would think "the recipe doctor" would pick something "food" for her resolution, wouldn't you? Well, the food resolutions I'm keeping in mind for the New Year are
- continuing to drinking green tea every day (I started a month ago and it seems to have stuck)
- remembering to add a tablespoon of ground flax to most days (I've realized that with flaxseed it can be out of sight, out of mind. It helps if you put a week's worth of flax on your kitchen counter where you will see it every day. Keep the rest in the freezer.) When I wrote The Flax Cookbook, I was testing recipes every day and it was easier to get my daily dose of flax. So I just need to make a more conscious effort to add this powerful plant food (once a day) when I'm cooking or eating.
I could also resolve to not swear as much (but I'm saving that one for Lent!) LOL!
Wishing all of you a healthy and happy 2006!
Elaine
Related Topics: Fit Mom, Fit Kids, 10 Easy Ways to Make Weight Loss a Habit
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2 Comments:
The Phantom Flosser? That's funny.
That whole flaxseed thing is a problem. Out of sight out of mind, indeed. I can't even remember to buy it much less use it when I do. I'm thinking I should buy some, grind it immediately, and then take it to my Starbucks and leave it there. My barristas can remember to add a spoonful to my drink a lot better than I can remember to add a spoonful to whatever I'm cooking. Oh wait, I never cook - maybe that's the real problem?
Kyra ;-)
I used to used Flaxseed Oil and then I read that it was either of no value or it was bad for you. I don't recall the details but I stopped using it. What is the scoop? Please publish response for all to read. I am sure others have read the same warning.
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