New Stage, New Me..So Healthy

Prior to coming to college, I had a pretty healthy diet and a really strict exercise regiment. Perhaps being in high school allowed for extra activities like varsity sports and extra time throughout the day to exercise. However, being undergraduate changed all that for me. From the school meal plan, to a more sedentary life style filled with studying, I was making choices that made me more unhealthy. I'm not only unhappy with the actual weight gain, but with the lack of energy I have.

Since I'm starting law school, I've made the decision with the new stage in my life I'm going to start evoking some healthier habits. With the workload increasing, I'm not going to try to create unrealistic goals or expectations. A lifestyle change will take time and dedication, but I'm ready to make that change.

I've set the goal of:

• Working out at least 3 times during the week days, and once a weekend for at least 30 minutes; my goal is to increase it as time progresses, 
• Cut out sugary drinks and other snack foods
• Restrict going out to eat to once a week
• Lastly, to try to incorporate at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables into my daily diet. 

I've started to cut out junk food and sugars a few weeks ago and already lost a few pounds. As I'm going through the diet change and dining in more, I will be posting new recipes weekly that I'm trying that are low in fat and sugar, and filled with more produce. In addition, I will be posting progress on my goals and how it is going. I will be honest when I cheat, because owning up to errors will make it easier to overcome them. 

I want to take control of my life and my health while I'm still young and can make meaningful change. 

Here's to a better, healthier and happier life!