Crazy daze!

Have you had one of those days? Where you just can't imagine how you'll fit one more thing in? Sometimes it feels like those days pile up because I'm pretty sure they do. When they do, why would you think about eating dinner at home and trying to get in a work out? You know it's the best thing for you, but its just hard to manage one more thing.

In the early 1990s (come on, I know you remember) there was a "fitness guru" named Susan Powter who was crazy popular with the "stop the insanity." But through all the craziness, she said 3 things.
1. You gotta eat.
2. You gotta breathe.
3. You gotta move.
Over 20 years her philosophy/politics may have changed (whose hasn't) but the those 3 original points are completely right. The key to a healthy lifestyle lies in what you eat, breathe, and move. And when those crazy days continue to pile up, what you eat, breathe, and move is even more important.

What do you eat? So when your day/week is crazy packed and you have no idea what to do for food, do something easy and healthy. Healthy does not have to be complicated. Tuesday are our crazy night. On those nights, its usually tuna or sandwiches instead of drive through. If you need help with simple healthy food, try my Pinterest board - Healthy and Yummy Food. The key to this one is to stock your fridge and pantry with healthy options. If you're just starting down this "healthy eating" path, you don't need to go over the top, but you do need to start shopping with healthy food options in mind.

What do you think of when I say "What do you breathe?" When I think of that my thoughts go to smoking. Smoking is a pretty touchy subject with my family. But I will say... if you smoke, Please try to quit. The facts on the effects of smoking are real; I've seen them. As you try to increase your workouts, you will have a harder time if you smoke.

So what do you move? Who cares, move anything! I have 20 minute workouts on my Pinterest board, Health & Wellness if you are at home. I'm pretty sure the dishes (or whatever else) will be there in 20 minutes. The magic cleaning fairies don't make the rounds too often at my house; they might at yours though. Or, instead of dropping on the couch, grab the kids or dog and take a 20 minute walk. Your family may look at you like you have 6 heads at first, but if you do this more often they'll enjoy it too. After a while, you'll find that your exercise regimen is really therapeutic, and you will feel better at the end of the day.

So what you eat, breathe, and move is important. It can help you manage those crazy days that have a tendency to pile up.