2012

A few days in to the new year and back to work after a good holiday break. As someone that lives life for today I was quick to nullify any notions of any new years resolutions, rather I strive to take the best out of the situations that can throw us off course from time to time. These little annoyances and things that slow us down are there to keep us in check really anyway. I almost reached my goal of running a mile in eight minutes, but fell short by 18 seconds, I am ok with that, I tried hard and managed to knock a whole minute of my first timed session in only a month. I will keep training, but have started to use the rowing machine more than the treadmill. I still find it tough to keep a regular gym schedule, the work day is long and rest sometimes takes precedent over exercise. I have recently learned a few things about the way we deal with certain foods and some that are much more damaging than I ever thought. I will now be avoiding grains, such as wheat, soy, barley and brown rice. These foods are rejected by up to 80% of us and contain many protiens that are linked to thyroid problems that can lead to obesity and diabetes. I have had stomach problems and discomfort in the past after comsuming most types of grains and cereals, so it only makes sense to omit them for a while and see if it helps out. The bonus to omitting these foods is you also drop most of your refined sugar intake at the same time, another major contributer to health issues down the road. I guess I have reached that stage in my life where I have to start caring more about my overall health, both mental and physical. I know you can't turn back the clock, but with a few of the choices I have made over the past few years I feel better today than I have in a long time. I look forward to some new adventures and life lessons that are sure to come in 2012. No resolutions, no regrets, may everyday be as good as it gets.