My name is Katherine, and I'm addicted to both granola and cheese fries; I've been called a gym rat and a couch potato. Suffice it to say my health and fitness practices are all over the map.
During highschool, I played as many sports as I could fit into my schedule- swimming, soccer, cross country and dance. My mother cultivated my healthy eating habits at a young age and made sure I ate my vegitables. Though I didn't come close to putting on the dreaded freshman 15 when I left for college, I did discover the ease (and tastiness) of fast food, especially around 2 a.m.- what Taco Bell has termed the fourth meal. Walking to and from classes became virtually my only form of exercise, and I picked up a nasty smoking habit.
Needless to say, I noticed signficant changes in the way I looked and felt, so about six months ago I decided to improve my eating and exercise habits. I've quit smoking, and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I try to go run a couple of miles or hit the gym a few times a week, and I've cut fried food and most refined sugar from my diet. I still have the occasional relapse, but the changes I've noticed are amazing. I have more energy and stamina, my concentration has improved and I've got more muscle definition.
Now, I'm focused on maintaining my healthy lifestyle. I'm trying to increase the distance of my runs, but I'm noticing that classes are already making it more difficult to motivate myself to put on my running shoes. I think the best way to stay motivated is to mix things up and try out some fitness classes or new trails to run. Anything to keep from turning back into a couch potato.
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While I thank you for the nod toward some of your healthier habits, I, too, must confess a TRUE LOVE of chips (primarily Doritos...what do they put in them to make them soooo addicting??)! While eating your veggies, fruits and low fat proteins (sounds like dinner at home already, doesn't it??) is a must to keep you up and running for many years to come, a few "treats" won't kill you (OCCASIONALLY!!!!). Just keep up the healthy habits (& don't knock those walks to class...it's moving & is exercise:) & DON'T SMOKE!!!!!!
I love you & want to keep you the wonderful healthy young woman I worked for 18 years to have:) love, your momma
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