Taking the first step to change is the hardest part. And the more steps you keep taking, the easier it is to become a habit. Just ask Karen from October 18th, 2018, the date of my first boot camp class, or from October 23rd, the date of my first grocery shopping trip with new nutritional goals. These things are part of my lifestyle now. What step will you take today? What kind of support do you need to take that step?
My 2019 started out on a fantastic note. Since I have the day off, I was able to sleep in a bit (but not too late because of my 6-year-old!) and had time to make my favorite breakfast of late: blueberry protein pancakes! I didn't know until 2 1/2 months ago that pancakes could be healthy and tasty. But they absolutely can! I use a recipe very similar to this one, although I add cinnamon, a little stevia, and fresh blueberries. The recipe makes 4-5 pancakes, and I top them with Walden Farms brand syrup. They'd be good with some plain Greek yogurt/cinnamon/fruit concoction, too.
In addition to the pancakes, I try to have a veggie with breakfast to add to the vitamin and nutrient content. Nine times out of ten, it's sautéed baby spinach. This morning was one of those 9. And of course, I can't forget the coffee. Black except for the stevia.
After my healthy and seemingly indulgent breakfast settled and starting a little laundry, I hit the treadmill for 6 miles. I'll get a little more exercise this afternoon de-Christmasing the house. No need for the Stairmaster when you have to climb up ... and down ... and up ... and down the step ladder.
Make the first day of 2019 fabulous! And eat a few black-eyed peas for luck. It's on my lunch menu...
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