For Your Health

Here's the deal. I've been thinking a lot about my health lately. Maybe because of the new year, maybe because I can't really move or breath in the current pants I'm wearing. Either way, I am thinking about health. Not a diet, but my overall habits that make me healthy and unhealthy.

Here's my healthy list:

1. I go to the gym. And I really like it. I've even taken to Zumba because you get to do moves like these: 

And this:

I love me some Zumba and some alone time at the gym.

2. I eat plenty of vegetables and don't mind doing so.

3. I do a lot of work on behalf of my mental and emotional health which has a positive impact on my physical well being. 

Here's my unhealthy list:

1. I enjoy the sweets. All of them. I rarely deny myself. 

2. I don't love fruit and rarely eat it.

3. I enjoy the alcohols every now and again. But, mostly super sweetened drinks or very heavy beer.

4. I would most certainly rather snooze in the recliner than count calories. 

After spending some time thinking about my health, I went ahead and scheduled a physical with my doc. It took a bit to coordinate the appointment as I was trying desperately to find a time to go when I wouldn't have to take my three year old along. Because, ya know, going to the doc with kids pretty much sucks. I got an appointment during Isabelle's preschool time and was actually looking forward to going. I had a few minutes between drop off and my appointment so I ran into the store to pick up a little snack. Because I've been thinking about my dang health, I chose an apple. But, I wanted a donut. The person in line ahead of me wanted a donut too and bought one for .69 cents. My apple was two bucks. True story. That's not right, friends. 

When I arrived at the doctor's office, the receptionist informed me that the doctor was running 45 minutes behind schedule. I called Nick to see if he could pick up Isabelle from preschool since I would be late. He was unable to due to a meeting. I was not pleased with the situation. I went up to the receptionist to plead my case and this may have happened:

I may have started to tear up and possibly mention the fact that I just chose an apple over a donut because I wanted to impress the doctor. And, had I known I wouldn't get in to see the doctor I would have bought the biggest, fattest, sprinkle covered donut in the case. 

They let me in to see the doctor. I thought it was because they were worried about my mental well being. It was really because the person ahead of me cancelled her appointment. Thank the maker. 

I am glad it all worked out and I think I'm on the right track as I'm making a real erffort to consider the choices I make on a daily basis. It's for your health, ya know? 

Plus, I really want our kids to see us making healthy choices and I want to model an authentic positive self image. So, here's to two dollar apples and healthy beginnings. 

--maggie