My journey to holistic wellness has been an on again off again experience. I have read a number of books, articles, blogs, etc. and I believe I KNOW what to do. I have even given advice and references to others – I know better now I have to do better and follow my own advice.
I try not to make New Year’s Resolutions, but I do like to set goals for the upcoming year. This year, I want to locate a holistic health practitioner. I want a master of eastern and western health to guide me to optimal health. In addition, I am renewing my commitment to a part vegetarian part vegan diet and losing soda—I also hope to finally get on a regular (regular for me) workout routine—something I haven’t been able to do successfully since a short stint in 2004/2005. That’s five years of sporadic activity including walking at the park, random aerobics classes and trips to the gym, a few fun dance and pole classes but nothing consistent.
So to help me in my commitment to getting back on track this year – yesterday I joined the Dr. Oz Just 10 Challenge.
Excited to see that my first hurdle of the year was also the first step in the challenge—not drinking soda! YAY – I feel like I am making strides in the right direction! I will have to make ginger ale the exception though. The punch I make with it when I “host” guests in my home is just too good!
So since I feel like I will master step 1 with ease – I thought I should move on to step 2—hit the brakes this one may take a while! Step #2 is to stop eating 3 hours before you go to bed. Um….the evening snacks and late night dinners will have to go. Although I am not nearly as bad at this as I used to be, it will be a challenge – because of my busy lifestyle. I’ll keep you posted how this and future steps go.
Feel free to join me and others across the country in the challenge as well.
