I have slipped into some bad habits. I work three days a week and have not been packing my lunch. I usually get a salad at work but still…it’s cheaper to pack a lunch and I can include even more healthy foods in my diet that way. I have been working out later and later. I always get my workout in, but I find myself running at 4:00 p.m. Working out in the morning gives me more energy throughout the day.
Today is a new day and the sun is shining. Last night I packed a lunch for me and my children, packed my work clothes in a bag, and set out workout clothes. I met my friend Melissa at the gym. She’s a good influence: she puts her kids on the bus and goes right to the gym. I knew she would be there, so I followed through with my plan. Goals are always easier to achieve when you have some accountability.
Melissa always does strength training along with cardiovascular workouts while I have a tendency just to run. This morning I did a full body workout and ran. I feel so full of energy and it’s thanks to some good influence from a good friend.
While Melissa and I were blow drying our hair at the gym, she told me she packed her lunch! Her goal is to bring her lunch every day this week. I shared with her that I have the same plan. We both packed our lunches the night before and set out our workout attire. Truly healthy eating and exercise takes planning and prioritization. Here’s to a week of eating our packed lunches and exercising in the morning! What are your goals on this beautiful new day?