Here's to a healthy 2014

    

 

 

What a hectic few weeks its been!

A hospitalised fil, a stressed out husband, tantrum-laden toddlers, and a scary cholesterol blood test is basically describes my last 2 weeks.

Thankfully the fil seems to be on the road to recovery, so that should dissipate the hubby’s stress levels a bit.

The cholesterol levels however, have resulted in a very firm self –evaluation both on diet and exercise regime…or rather, lack of I should say. I can now say quite proudly that hubby and I are now members of a gym! I’ve also been doing quite a bit of reading on the net about cholesterol and how it sneakily can cause heart attacks or worse strokes. This silent killer has very alarming statitistcs to say the least. Very very scary!!

So I’’ve thrown out all the biscuits, white bread, pasta, crisps etc, and filled the pantry with whole-wheat pasta, tuna, and stocked the fridge with fruit and veggies…

The other big no-no is high stress levels.  I came across this beautiful pic while trying to surround myself with calming, zen-like memorabilia  around my laptop.  I loved it so much, its now featured as my desktop wallpaper.

 

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 Im determined to keep this health plan going….just so that the boys have both their parents for as long as it is within our control.

I must say, it has been fascinating going to the gym…my old pastime of people watching has been resurrected! Its amazes me, that the majority of the women that I see at gym are the really skinny, toned women that look  like they are brand ambassadors for fitness brands, and that all they are doing at gym is modelling the stylish gym clothes. Are these women in such good shape because they are regulars at gym…and their figures are the result of months and months of training ?....Or is it because they just simply don’t want to add on tyres around their middles, and so are at gym as they are maintaining those figures? Im holding onto the first thought as my inspiration to keep at it….

I must also selfishly admit, that Im actually enjoying the me-time at the gym….just to collect my thoughts, stare blankly at the tv on the treadmill, and cast glances at the stangers panting away on their machines….reminds me of a time, when I actually had time to spare to think about absolutely nothing….