Off the Wagon

So, I disappeared for awhile. Isn't it interesting how when we are not quite doing our best, we go offline - in life and otherwise. April was not a great month - fitness wise. I ate a lot of easter candy. And I got to know a GIANT bag of chocolate chips in my fridge. And you know what I discovered? I feel sick when I eat trashy. Really! How did I not make this correlation before? My poor tummy feels so much better on fresh salads, lean proteins and amazing nutritional shakes than it does on cajun trail mix, marshmallow peeps, endless chocolate chips and fried food. I'm doing my best to remember this, and treat my body the way it deserves.

Fruit-Steak

So what would you consider to be the big, juicy steak of the fruit world? I'm in a mood today, craving anything with lots of fat, and at the same time fighting a sore throat, stuffy head and persistant headache. It isn't a great time to be munching on chocolates, chips and junk. I needed something meaty, something satisfying. Thankfully the big bag of Ruby Red grapefruits caught my attention at the store. This is a great batch, and the flesh is truly meaty and perfect. Yum!   

If She Can Do It ...

Wow! I just the story of an amazing woman who recently completed a marathon - at the age of 92!!!

This was no new thing. Gladys has always been active. She says the exercise helps her deal with stress and grief from some of the hard things she has gone through. It's true. Don't you usually feel better about things after getting out and moving around? I know that is usually the case for me.

Gladys is a Seventh-day Adventist (so am I) and that group places an emphasis on healthy living. Gladys has certainly gone a step beyond me in that direction by usually skipping dessert. Hmmmm ... I'll have to think about that one. But being that fit and able at 92 ... that is worth quite a bit of dessert.

Click HERE to read her story.