Attempting the Healthy Life

Happy New Years, y'all! (I know I'm a few weeks late but lets move past that.) Most people around New Years decide to have resolutions for things they want to change this year. My resolutions are to work out at least twice a week, and start eating healthier. I decided to start that once I got back to school two weeks ago. I quickly realized once I was in my room for a few days that I did not have a ton of food to snack on. I made an impromptu Walmart run with one of my friends, and was on a mission to get healthier snacks. Last semester I was eating tons of junk food, and this semester I'm planning on being mega healthy. Once we had successfully made our way around "the mall" (our small towns nickname for Walmart) my journey to eat cleaner had begun. I had purchased a few tins of almonds, cashews, granola cereal, and water bottles. So far, I have eaten clearly healthier foods (eg. no fast food, desserts, or soda) and have felt immensely better. I have more energy during the day, sleep better at night, and my skin has gotten much healthier. On the days I work out, I feel so much better about myself, physically and emotionally. I feel more productive. Working out makes me feel like I did something with my day, and makes me want to work out more and get fitter.

I encourage all of you to continue your New Years Resolutions, whatever they may be. If you need motivation, think about how happy you will feel once you've done it- one step closer to your goal. Imagine the sweet relief of finally accomplishing a New Years resolution, and seeing the stunned faces of everyone who said you couldn't do it. And remember, we're in this together- I'm attempting my healthier lifestyle! Whatever you decide to do - resolution or not - you can do it, you got this.