Today’s workout seemed to have a little bit of added energy and power today. During the warm-up, I was able to go faster than I’d ever gone before and I was able to keep up with Shaun T. I was purposeful to keep going when it hurt and the only time that I actually stopped was to catch my breath (because it was out of control) or because my stomach was hurting me. (<< I’m not sure why this was. I thought it was my abs at first but then ruled out that idea because it was a sharp pain.) As soon as I got that under control, I kept going and had a very good workout.
One of the things that I am super proud of was that I was able to do the Frog Jumps without stopping. Frog Jumps start out in a squat position with finger tips touching the floor. From that position, you jump up and back and then squat down and touch the floor again. You go back and forth until the 45 seconds runs out. Last week, this was a very painful move. This week, it was still a painful move (in a good way) but I pushed myself to just do it. When you set your mind to doing things, you can accomplish a lot!!
Onto something different. I’ve heard a lot of people say, “Well, I just like food too much” as an excuse not to get healthy. Food has become too important to a lot of people that they are simply not willing to give it up for a healthier body. The truth of the matter is that you don’t have to give up your favorite foods even though you may be trying to get healthier. I’ve learned this throughout my journey and it’s actually not that hard to master. Once you decide that food will not rule your life, you become in control of your situation and food takes the back seat.
Lately, I’ve had a desire to bake. I got my Associates is Baking and Pastry Arts and I really enjoy doing it. But, I haven’t been baking up until about a week ago since January. I know that with baking comes sugar, butter, flour, and a bunch of other unhealthy stuff that I have been staying away from; that’s why I haven’t been baking. I was afraid that the temptation of the wonderful sugary stuff that I absolutely adore would somehow get to me and my progress and work for the day would all be wasted because I couldn’t control myself. Well, this past week, I’ve learned that that is simply untrue. I’ve found a way to get the enjoyment out of baking and not having to pay the price of the calories all the baked stuff packs: give it away!!
Today, I made some banana cookies with peanut butter frosting and chocolate chips on top. They were pretty yummy if I do say so myself. (I had to try them to see if it tasted alright to serve to people; plus, I like to taste to see if it’s worth making again. These cookies were definitely worth making again!!) Anyway, I only made these cookies because we had some bananas that were getting too ripe to each without making faces and I wanted to make them for other people to enjoy. So, I put them to good use!! The recipe made a little more than 5 dozen and it was making the house smell like banana-y goodness! But, I absolutely DID NOT want to keep all of this around the house!! (I saved PJ some without the frosting because he liked them, but I will not eat them.) So, what do you do with almost 4.5 dozen cookies?? GIVE THEM AWAY!! We had church tonight so it was a perfect setting and they went fast!! (Yes!! I didn’t have to take any home!!) I think I will continue to combine my desire for giving and my talent of baking so that others can enjoy it. I’ve wanted to try new recipes and this is a prefect way to do so that will keep me healthy in body and happy in hobby. I’m trying to decide what’s next. Hmm??
Signing Out,
It’s Possible!!
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