Lifestyle

I don't really do New Year's resolutions. It's much of a coincidence, really, that the new year coincides with my resolve, this year. Several years ago, after the birth of my daughter, I dedicated myself to a more healthy diet. I have had more energy, felt better, and lost alot of weight. The last few months, though, well ... food took a dive. I knew I needed to re-dedicate myself to better eating, but also knew I needed to do more than just this.

I've been experiencing an increasing amount of headaches and other ailments (due to hormones, and various other reasons). Advil is the only option available to me, and not always effective, due to the nature of these headaches. (Tylenol makes me feel sick, and the only prescription I can takeknocks me out flat, leaving me unable to take care of the kids.) My husband and I both decided that I should try a more holistic approach. I let him know that it's much easier for me to do this if everyone is on board.

I've begun doing yoga, eating better, and trying to go to bed earlier. I had my first headache all month, yesterday. It was a doozy, and lasted all day. The kids had to watch movies, in the dark, but basics such as food and snuggles were covered. While I'm unhappy that the t.v. had to be resorted to, I am happy that this hadn't happened in weeks. Is my holistic approach working, or is this merely coincidence? I have no idea.

I plan to continue the lifestyle "conversion." I've already noticed that the yoga helps my daughter. She does breathing excercises, now, when she's frustrated with her lessons (home-school pre-school). It really helps her clear her mind and calm down, too! It helps me, too. (That is when my son doesn't decide to jump on my back, stepping on my hair, or kicking my head. --don't get me wrong, he isn't trying to be malicious, he thinks he's doing yoga, too.)

SO ... more yoga. Join a gym (hopefully this week). Lots of nutrient-rich foods, less processed food, smaller portions. Experiment with new foods and recipes, work on converting old ones with more natural ingredients. (I make wheat pizza dough, and add flax seed ... it's good! really. I promise. Today, I tackle Polenta again. My last attempt failed miserable, but I'm feeling optimistic)

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