don't lose sight of the things that are important.

things i am grateful for
+ our new kitty, Pig

+ my wonderful parents, who i got to go home and see this past weekend

+ the big beautiful plant at the foot of my bed, which is the first thing i see in the mornings

+ nice companions. brita especially.


 things i am looking forward to
+ seeing my HONEYbear over thanksgiving break

+ paying only $155 total for flights to and from alabama on said break (75 there, 80 coming back.... the cheapest flights i have ever heard of in my life).

+ getting on top of this semester. it's gonna happen!

+ being able to read books that are not for class

"ACCIO PASSING GRADE!"
- Brita

 

W O R K   H A R D .

p l a y   h a r d .

skype is.... one of the best things that has ever been invented.

i just bought a new pair of dark skinny jeans (my favorites are starting to get holey) and this necklace for only $17.56. i love free shipping!

my friend (and housemate) brita and i are eating only non-processed foods for as long as we can. starting tomorrow.

i love nutrition. it's one of my favorite things. that's not to say i don't eat junk because i do, and fairly often. i don't believe in denying yourself things but i do believe in moderation.

a few tips for eating healthy:

1. drink lOts of water! and green tea, if you can.
2. the majority of the food you eat during the day should be fruits & vegetables. out of this, 60% should be veggies and 40% fruit. people often eat more fruit than vegetables because they are sweet.
3. use salad plates for meals instead of dinner plates. they are more accurate in portion sizes.
4. fill your plate half full with veggies when eating a meal.
5. cook with olive oil - it's an easy way to get your omega-3's for the day. other sources: flaxseeds, fish, avocados, tofu, soy products.
6. eat yogurt for good bacteria to aid in digestion.
7. use spices and herbs to flavor food instead of using salt. it's fun to experiment and food is much tastier... not to mention it's easier on your blood pressure!
8. ideas for snacks: a handful of nuts, a fruit & some cheese (i like red grapes or an apple with skim mozzarella), whole-grain toast with crunchy peanut butter on top, yogurt fruit smoothie, a cup of sugar snap peas or carrots.
9. make salads fun. add something sweet, something salty, and something tangy for flavor. i like a spinach salad with turkey, sliced almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese drizzled with a little balsamic dressing.

my goals for this semester:
- eat more fish! more fish!!!!
- drink green tea often
- take my multivitamin every day
- greens every day
- make food in bulk early in the week