Healthy Habits Challenge - Week 3

Had another successful week with the challenge!  I am down to one regular size cup of coffee in the morning and that is it! 

On to Week 3....I was going to make this week's topic be something to do with exercise, but I think I am going to change my mind and put that off one week.  This week's challenge:

START TAKING A GOOD MULTI-VITAMIN

I think this is important, especially in the winter.  Now, there are a zillion vitamins out there so finding one is not an easy task.  I also sort of want to ask my doctor to test some of my levels before I get too far with it - but....my doctor and I have seen enough of each other these past few months, so I'm putting that off for now.  The vitamins I decided on are a brand called New Chapter...they are organic and whole food....which to me sounds like a pretty good place to start.  I have heard several times in the past that the standard, cheap synthetic vitamins we take aren't very high quality and are not very well absorbed.  So I decided to go the more natural route. 

So a summary of the successful habits adopted so far:
1.  Eat a healthy breakfast every day
2.  Limit caffeine
3.  Start taking a good quality multi-vitamin

Next week will be exercise for sure - that is the one vital piece that needs to be added.  I AM doing yoga - but I need some cardio desperately.  I've been afraid to add that back in after being sick but I think I can start gradually adding it back in.

Healthy Living Challenge - Week 2

Well, the first week was a success.  I even managed to avoid the sugary cereal the rest of my family eats on the weekend.  It helps that I LOVE frosted mini-wheats (maple and brown sugar flavored from Trader Joe's, mmmmm) and I consider that pretty healthy, since it is high in fiber.  Some days I had oatmeal, and some days cereal.  In the future I'd also like to add some fruit to it as well.  I acctually was thinking a piece of fruit with breakfast would be a good requirement for the kids too.  (I could never make Chris do this, ha)

Now, on to Week 2 - CUT DOWN ON THE CAFFEINE.   This one will be harder for me, because I love coffee.  I am not trying to cut it out completely, but I want to cut down to about 1 (SMALL) cup in the mornings - 12 oz. or less.  No more the rest of the day.  It really isn't necessary.  Plus I may eat chocolate during most days and that has caffeine as well.  Wish me luck!  And feel free to join me!

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Healthy Living Challenge - Week 1

So I've wanted to start slowly implementing some healthy living habits for a while now.  I decided I am going to add one per week, and report here on my progress!!  It will be a nice accountability.  I actually don't think that I am all that unhealthy right now, but I really want to make sure I am doing everything I can do.  The Week 1 Mission:

Eat a healthy breakfast every day.  High-fiber cereal, oatmeal, smoothie, etc.  Maybe some juice. 

I will report back in one week and add a new habit!