Wednesday, May 22, 2013

WBW - 5/22/13

Happy Wednesday!!!! Here in the Northeast the humidity has settled in for the immediate future, which is not conducive to really anything except consuming more water - which is never a bad thing. It is important to remember to not over-do it, take breaks if you are exerting yourself, even save that workout until later in the day when the sun has gone down. 

This week is not a weigh-in week for me, but that being said I'm sure that if it were the same 3 numbers would pop up on the scale display. I have taken some small steps over the past week to improve not only my health but the health of my family as well.  Mr O and I had a big talk the other night over all the articles that I have been reading about processed foods and certain health ailments, and how we still have time to change our eating habits and those of H&Z, whom we have always payed particular concern to what they are consuming. We have decided to start eating in a more clean and organic way, having only 1 income we will be looking to make this change over time and not do a radical change all at once. 

During yesterday's shopping trip I was able to buy some organic fruit, organic cereal, organic oatmeal and even an organic treat for H&Z.  Luckily my local Stop and Shop is stocked with a very nice selection of both organic and traditional foods, also we are very fortunate to have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods within a couple miles of our home. While we were on a recent trip to BJ's we were able to see their selection of bulk organic items and our local SAM's club (where we belong) is re-opening soon and I will definitely be checking out their inventory of organic and clean items. 

I have also ordered a couple of workout DVD's all with a focus on beginner exercises. 2 of the 3 have different workout options, including 10 minute, 20 minute or 1 hour options and routines. All of the reading I have done says it is better to do a 10 minute routine and gradually build up to longer exercise times, so these DVD's are prefect for me, also with 2 little ones underfoot working out carries its own dangers and time constraints!!!!  I had been doing some longer routines but found myself unable to complete them, so I would definitely rather do 10 minutes comfortably than 45 minutes strenuously. 
The workouts I ordered are a beginners cardio, beginners yoga, and a ballet workout.  I have done the cardio video and I like it, and look forward to doing the yoga one later today. Combined with walks, and maybe even a few random exercises during the day I will get healthy. 

With time and patience my physical and emotional health will meet and everything will come into focus, I've got nothing but time. What have you changed this week?  What will you be eating differently based on the information coming out regarding chemically altered foods? I'm including a photo I found on the Internet showing which fruits and veggies are called "The Dirty Dozen". 

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17 comments:

  1. Wow. You are a wealth of information AND inspirational, too! I've been trying to head the way of all-organic, clean and unprocessed for quite some time... sometimes very successful and other times no so. It's just my husband and me at home now, but we have LOTS of visits from our 9, soon to be 10, grandkids and they all like their certain treats (not always organic, clean or unprocessed!). It's a work in progress. We are quite active, so that helps. I hope! Thank you for sharing. Wonderful post...

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    1. Thank you!!!! We have always fed our children well, but learning about all the chemicals and all the ways food is processed has brought us into a new light!!!! We are slowly making the change, while still giving ourselves and the children a chance to enjoy the yummy treats they occasionally have. The tough part for me is going to be dessert...yummy!!!!! Thankfully we all love fruit and veggies, so that's a start

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  2. Yep - start small and work to bigger goals. As you start eating more organic and reduce the chemicals and processed foods, you will notice your body responding in good ways too!

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    1. Thanks for all your support, info and encouragement!!!!

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  3. I have been trying to eat better as well, but God it's expensive. My kids will eat all the produce in less than 2 days, they're killing me. I guess I shouldn't complain that they love fruits and vegetables.

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    1. Hunter and Zoe have been known to eat a bunch of bananas in a day, so I hear you about kids loving fruit!!!!! Frozen fruits are just as healthy and you can buy them in bulk at SAM's or BJ'S :)

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  4. good luck! i know how hard it is making the changes. i am trying lately myself. i have a few dvd's i always think i am going to use but i find nothing gets me moving more than 2 girlfriends who make me meet them at the track a few days a week ;) and we walk a few miles while we chat.

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    1. Thank you!!!! I think the trick is to find DVD's that offer different length workouts so hopefully you can even take 10 mins and get some exercise in. If you are ever looking for a walking buddy let me know, I'm always up for a walk and chat :)

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  5. Best of luck. I made some changes this week too.

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    1. Thank you!!!! Good for you making changes, every change is a step in the right direction!!!!

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  6. We too are making similar changes. We love Stop and Shop and BJs! What a shame organic food is more costly. I try to refer to the dirty dozen list to help me choose produce. :)

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    1. I feel the same way!!! I shopped last night and referred to the dirty dozen but also to the sales. I'm thinking that as the seasons change the money we are spending on organic fruits will go down, for example my kids aren't used to strawberries in the winter so I'm thinking we will skip even the organic ones in those months. Hoping to visit some orchards too and pick our own fruits!!!!

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  7. Sounds like you're doing great and making healthy choices! I think I need to make a trip to Trader Joes! I haven't been there in a while!

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    1. I'm definitely trying!!!! I love Trader Joes, although I haven't been there in a while either!!!

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  8. I ALWAYS forget the clean 15... I think we could save money if we just shopped the dirty dozen organic! Thank you for posting this!!!!!

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    1. It's sad that money has to play a part in healthy eating!!! Loved the pictures of Addie at the beach :)

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  9. Best of luck! YOu sound like you are on the perfect path!

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