Wellness update

Yesterday was my second session with Manon. She is my physical trainer...and she's really good at getting my rear in gear. And boy do I feel it today!  There I muscles I am working now that I had allowed to get lazy while other, bossier, muscle groups took over. 

That ended two weeks ago when I discovered my trapezius muscles again. 

They're yelling at me again today...and I don't mind one bit.  I enjoy the fact that I am learning how to use my body properly in order to maximize my health and wellness goals.  In just two weeks, my posture is better, my feet are not as turned out, and I'm more motivated to get moving just about every day (and the two pounds I have lost are a bonus!).  I still really dislike the treadmill, but thanks to a kindle, and amazon prime membership, and unlimited free streaming of Glee episodes, it's bearable for 30-45 minutes, 4 times a week. 

The best part about working with Manon is with her being aware of my travel schedule in the next couple weeks, my exercises can be tailored so I don't have to pack a bunch of stuff to keep up with the routine (all I need to take to NOLA and Detroit is 1 resistance band...score!)

On the diet end, I'm doing really good and have been doing a lot better at keeping the stress eating at bay.  My big success here is to carry healthy snacks with me and to have them in abundant supply at home so that they are easy to access.  This also means that the unhealthy snacks are off the shopping list.  Surprisingly, Chris doesn't mind this as much as I thought he would since he is also on a health quest to gain muscle mass.  Also, we have discovered how yummy Quinoa is!  And a lot easier to make than I thought (hooray for rice cookers!).  Next time we get some I'm going to try a quinoa and black bean recipe I got from a lady from church.  Looks like it would go well with Tilapia or Flounder (or on its own if it's just me eating it...I don't know if Chris believed me when I told him how much protein is in quinoa). 

Also on the wellness quest topic. I finished the Hunger Games series...totally different ending than I thought it would be. But, I read three for fun books in a month, which is HUGE for me. I'm really close to 10 books read this year, which is something I don't normally do, and I think it's great.  I'm moving on to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, but will need suggestions after I am done reading that book.  So please, provide suggestions...

So things are looking up.  I have more motivation and am in a place where slacking off isn't an option if I want to accomplish the goals I have.