get healthy. always.

i feel disgusting right now. i've been in such a rut this week for some reason and have pretty much eaten everything in sight. it's bikini season. why do i seem to think i am invincible when i am clearly not? i am getting up and running several miles tomorrow morning before we get back on the road. i feel so unhealthy. i am in serious need of a cleanse. here's a happy little reminder that i found on my computer today... it's a health plan i wrote for myself right after rockette season & i've followed it quite strictly up until recently. i seriously need some re-focus time...

Non-negotiables of living a healthy life list

1. Burning as many calories as you eat with cardio is the way the lose weight/fat.

2. The protein you eat, the less carbs, the skinnier/leaner/stronger you will get.

3. Eat only until you're full. When your stomach says you're done, you're done.

4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN. never has there been a truer statement.

5. When you work out, wherever it is burning, it's working.

6. When you want to quit, go 10-20% more/longer. that's when it's kicking in.

7. Once you get your shoes on, & step out the door, the rest will just happen. Just do it.

8. Eat less packaged, eat more produce.

9. If it's from the earth, not a factory, it's probably good for you.

10. The greener the better.

12. Sleep makes a difference. No need to rely on calories for fuel, sleep is #1, food is #2.

13. The term "beauty sleep" didn't come from nowhere. It helps, don't cut it short.

14. Take a day off. Relax. Still eat healthy though.

15. Compliment yourself every single day. Somebody has to say it & mean it to your face, make it YOU.

16. Peanut butter is good for you in MODERATION. (& not around workouts)

17. Sugar (the unnatural kind) is NOT good for you.

18. Sugar makes you FAT. Fat doesn't make you fat, Sugar does.

19. Refined carbs make you fat. Know why? They're made with sugar.

20. Drink green tea. And lots of it. All the time.

21. The only affective "detox" diet is to drink lots of water.

22. H20 should be your best friend. Drink as much as possible, as often as possible.

23. Don't deprive yourself & indulge every now & then. Happiness is also important for your health.

24. The term "beer belly" is not just for guys. Alcohol has LOADS of calories. You better be dancing it off. :)

smart girl said all that. it works. just gotta get back on track. i've got 2 weeks til the lake & 3 until albuquerque. meaning bikinis, leotards, and impressing old high school flames, oh my. i better get my shit together quick. operation healthy alli day one starts tomorrow. goodnight moon