I've got to get back on track, so my vow is to begin to update this blog again in hopes of finding my way back to the food-consious Erica I once was.
I haven't completely fallen off this wagon-- in fact, I'm probably over-exaggerating like normal. But I've found the longer I'm "out" with this whole broken foot thing, the easier I'm finding it to be to make excuses as to why it's okay to be on a break from healthy living. However, I was rejuvinated last week. I had a FANTASTIC workout on Tuesday with Brandi (she was administering Melissa's workouts while she was out of town), and I really felt super recharged the rest of the week. I ended up getting super sick at the end of the week, making my Thursday workout impossible because I couldn't breathe, but I did move during the weekend, so lots of heavy lifting was involved.
I've moved out on my own again, which scared me, at first. I know shopping for healthy food on a budget is tricky, but thank God for Pinterest. I've found so many helpful hints on how to eat well on limited funds. My first shopping trip included: rainer cherries, gala apples, chicken, non-fat greek yogurt, 98% fat free chicken broth, and green beans, to name a few items.... and I stayed within my budget! I also made sure to bring my yoga mat and exercise ball (including resistance bands and DVDs) with me. Also, when my foot gets back to 100%, I'll be back to running. I'm literally one house from College Avenue (where the school I work at is located), and it's a mile run around the school. My plan is to start running that in the mornings before work (if not then, it'll happen right after work) when I'm released to do so. Plus, I'm right next to a trail called The Riverwalk, so I can get my cardio on there, too.
I'm excited for this new challenge, and I have not lost one ounce of my motivation (for my mother who is reading this, don't worry). In fact, my motivation has doubled, and I have no choice but to continue this journey. I'm destined for so much more. Watch out!
