Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Winter Adventures

So I am back in Yellowstone for my first winter here.  It is beautiful and snowy.  The mountians are all capped with snow and I feel like I'm tucked in for the winter. 

The first few days were a little hard as it takes a little time to get settled back in and into a routine.  The first few days I was feeling a little homesick.  Things are getting better now. 

An update on the areas I'm trying to work on:

1. Healthy Eating - I feel good about this!  I haven't placed myself on a strict diet.  I really have no restrictions right now, but I am trying to use mindful eating and incorporate more raw veggies and fruits into my diet.  I also try to watch my portion sizes and stop eating when I start to feel full.  There are some days that I do try to limit carbs or fatty foods, etc. 

2. Living an Active Life - Starting to feel pretty good about this one, too!  I have gone to the gym a few times, but I absolutely hate it.  So, I've tried walking more.  I walk for 15 minutes on my morning, lunch, and afternoon break.  I want to try to add more minutes at night and possible before work.  Yesterday, I went snowshoeing for the first time and today took a cross-country ski lesson! 

3. Social Studies - I find myself sitting with the same people I have know for the past 3 years and not really getting to know anyone new.  Maybe this will change this summer when more people are here.

4. Spirituality - no progress on this one, yet.

5. I have read Oliver Twist.

6. I have accomplished some goals in the past couple of weeks, the big ones being enjoying winter activities such as snowshoeing and skiing. 

I feel encouraged and want to continue taking small steps in changing my lifestyle.

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