What’s Your Vice?

by Lucy | Apr 6, 2015 | Motivational Mondays

This was a question posed to me last week – specifically someone that wanted to know what foods or beverages I indulge in, because let’s face it none of us (especially the dietitian!) are eating perfectly all the time.

Ironically, that question was easy to answer last week… I’m a sucker for anything with icing! The new clinic I work at is filled with women that will use any excuse to eat cake (it’s BOGO at Payless, let’s get a cake to celebrate!).

I spent the week eating the edge pieces because I like a little cake with my icing.

I have found, people often believe it’s the cravings for sweets, a delicious beer or the occasional fried chicken with all the fixings is “the problem.”

I disagree.

It’s the day-to-day habits that make up our overall health and well-being. This includes but is not limited to habits such as making time to include movement or exercise daily, packing lunch to take to work, ordering the side-salad instead of French fries or spending 10 minutes in the quiet to meditate.

Food for thought:

Pick one small change and see how it feels.

It Should Be Fun!

by Lucy | Mar 30, 2015 | Motivational Mondays

Caution: I’m about to use a four-letter word for some people…

Exercise.

I recently came across this amazing YouTube video (now blocked do to copyright laws) of Flying Uwe doing a treadmill cardio workout.

It caught my eye because:
(1) I love to dance
(2) The gym is one of my happy places

While I know these are unique character traits, I believe that there is an activity for everyone. Humans are designed to move! Being active does not mean you must spend hours at the gym, running or lifting weights – those are just a few options.

As I mentioned before, I’m an avid walker. I often get the question “how many miles do you run per week?” My response “ugh, running hurts.” If this is your answer to most traditional exercise options, I understand; however, I have faith there are alternative options for you.

Below are a few resources that I hope will inspire. If none of these speak to you, I promise this is a topic we will come back to ;-).

YouTube videos – There is amazing amount of free material on the web these days and I personally use YouTube for discovering new Zumba routines and to do Jillian Michaels workouts.

My sister (Thanks, Wendi!) recently discovered Aging Backwards, which is a series of low-impact, but still challenging stretching and functional movement routines.

Find a trail or park near you! My first mission when I move or go visit a new place is to see what is close by to walk to or around. Typically, I consult Google maps to find parks nearby and then research the park website for details on trails.