I went on another 2 mile run yesterday and got myself up early for the extra special event. Running to me, now, means so much more than just exercise, or getting skinny. Its a way to feel amazingly strong and successful. Its like giving yourself a pat on the back for putting up with life's stressors. Its a rewarding feeling really. Its taken me awhile to realize that what you do to your body or with your body is the only thing that you can control. Trying to control the life of another person or another situation is like heaving a world of stress onto your shoulders. Your not God. Leave those situations to Someone that can handle them. From what you eat, and what you wear, to what you do to get yourself off up the couch; its all up to YOU. And its such a fantastic feeling to know that I'm able to control SOMETHING in life... myself. Ahhhhh, yup, it feels good.
On a new note, I have made the decision to go Vegan (with the exception of honey). I am in search of a healthier lifestyle, and have found becoming vegan to be, well, quite becoming. This past year is what I've been calling my "off year". From giving in to certain food related temptations to not motivating myself to get off my @$$, i've been taking the easy way out of things. "Oh surely just ONE won't hurt"( and then the whole bag is empty before I know it) and "I just don't feel up to it today"; I call these demon phrases. Certainly I can't be saying this. None-the-less these are the kinds of things that I won't be telling myself this year. This also gives me the chance to pull out my creative cap and come-up with healthier vegan alternatives. This should be interesting... I have, so far, found a delicious split pea soup recipe that is just as satisfying as ever. My search for whole wheat flour/spelt flour/ ANY "whole" flour has been a fail. I have made it a priority to hunt for this item, as it will definitely broaden my recipe landscape.
well, hope all is well to all
Pajoua pon - [Pajowah pone] - Godbless you!
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