That is pretty much how I start off every single month, because time truly goes by so fast that a whole month passes in the blink of an eye. So what do i do at the start of each new month when trying to get healthy? Size up the month that just ended, of course.
January was not an exemplar month. My fitness was very hit-and-miss, and my nutrition had both pros and cons. On a positive note, I did actually get in actual physical activity for the month (which, sadly, can not be said for other months previous). Also, I ate about 85-90% of my meals at home. On the other hand, I was not very careful with calories, and of course home-cooked meals do NOT equal healthy meals 100% of the time. However, I did find some fabulous recipes (Philly Cheesesteak-Stuffed Peppers, anyone?) that I will certainly be making more of in the future.
I also managed to get through the first round of my class exams, with As across the board. That truly makes me happy, especially since I struggle a lot more with motivation and good study habits in this winter/spring semester than I do in the fall.
I kicked my own butt at the gym last night, amidst quite a few gym-goers who were accomplishing nothing in the hour and a half that we crossed paths. I'm sorry, but if you are just going to sit there and actually read a book for fifteen minutes between each set of 2-3 reps that you do, could you please move out of the way so I can do my walking lunges? I left knowing that I thoroughly exhausted my muscles, which made me feel accomplished, strong, and happy :)
Here are two fitness sites that have really been motivating/inspiring me lately:
~ Greatist
~ NerdFitness
And here's an awesome quote I found that certainly hit home...
xo
amanda
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