Recently I have been taking our dog, Bell, out for weekend morning walks along the bike trail that runs parallel to the local creek. I can't believe how much quieter things are at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Not to mention how fun it is to watch my collie bounce and bark at the squirrels and birds. The squirrels even make barking noises at the dogs that walk by just to tease them.
The other thing that makes it fun is to listen to all the bird song in the morning as the sun comes up. The mockingbirds are especially fun to hear because they make sounds like frogs, dogs, whistles (the kind that the yard duty blows at the school in the morning), car alarms, and even crickets.
I recommend that if you can, you should try to wake up early every morning and take a short walk while it is quiet and enjoy the sound that you hear in the morning. I think that with our busy lives, we don't get to be in tune with the nature all around us. Also, pay attention to the plant life while on your walk. Sometimes you can find fruits and vegetables growing wild. There is nothing better than free fresh produce.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Summer Tips
The children have one week left of school, which means summer is right around the corner. Here are some tips to have a good, healthy summer:
1. Drink lots of water. Hydration is something we all forget to do.
2. Protect skin from ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen is alright, but there chemicals that can be harmful in certain brands. Long sleeve shirts and full brim hats are a great idea.
3. Do your outside chores early in the day. This will help you acclimate to the warmer weather without overheating.
4. Eat lots of fruit. Fruit will help keep you hydrated and it is so good in the summer!
5. Plant a garden. (This should have been started in the spring.) Whether it is vegetables or flowers or herbs, a garden will give you a good reason to go outside. Besides, it is fun to watch the plants grow.
Have a great summer!
1. Drink lots of water. Hydration is something we all forget to do.
2. Protect skin from ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen is alright, but there chemicals that can be harmful in certain brands. Long sleeve shirts and full brim hats are a great idea.
3. Do your outside chores early in the day. This will help you acclimate to the warmer weather without overheating.
4. Eat lots of fruit. Fruit will help keep you hydrated and it is so good in the summer!
5. Plant a garden. (This should have been started in the spring.) Whether it is vegetables or flowers or herbs, a garden will give you a good reason to go outside. Besides, it is fun to watch the plants grow.
Have a great summer!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Back in Town
Well, I'm back from Chicago, and ready to return to normal. I have not been able to stick to my eating plan for a week now, so I am ready to get back on track. The one thing I noticed was that every time one of my colleagues wanted to go somewhere, it usually ended up with everyone stuffing there faces with heavy food. I may have offended a few of them when I declined their offers to go to dinner later in the week. That's okay, I still have my health.
One of my co-workers is the same age as I am, the same height, but about 90 pounds heavier. He had an incident where he could not breathe and he was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him to start taking better care of his health. You would think that would have been a wake-up call since he has two young children and a wife. But, the next night, we went to a comedy show and afterward he offered myself and another colleague dinner at a hot dog diner. It was 10 P.M., so I respectfully declined, but the other co-worker went with him. The next day I heard stories about how much they ate last night; something like three chili cheese hot dogs a piece and some nachos. I did not want to preach, so I just internalized my thoughts. On the inside it sounded something like this: "You dumb son-of-a-#*&@*! Are you trying to die this week?!"
I know it is probably none of my business, but I think about the family he would leave behind. These days, I just think more about how my actions will affect my family and I try to take care of my health so that I can be there for support rather than be a burden.
One of my co-workers is the same age as I am, the same height, but about 90 pounds heavier. He had an incident where he could not breathe and he was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him to start taking better care of his health. You would think that would have been a wake-up call since he has two young children and a wife. But, the next night, we went to a comedy show and afterward he offered myself and another colleague dinner at a hot dog diner. It was 10 P.M., so I respectfully declined, but the other co-worker went with him. The next day I heard stories about how much they ate last night; something like three chili cheese hot dogs a piece and some nachos. I did not want to preach, so I just internalized my thoughts. On the inside it sounded something like this: "You dumb son-of-a-#*&@*! Are you trying to die this week?!"
I know it is probably none of my business, but I think about the family he would leave behind. These days, I just think more about how my actions will affect my family and I try to take care of my health so that I can be there for support rather than be a burden.
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