Lent Detox
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Lent is typically about giving something up for the 40ish days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. They say it takes 21 days to make a habit. While that is to the point of practicing Lent, I’m trying to accomplish two things at once. On the hand, it’s an important element of my faith, but on the other I’ve been in a desperate to completely refresh my health habits. I’m officially calling this my Lent Detox, but want to make a quick disclaimer. I am not a medical professional and will continue to listen to my body. Before you start a new heath regime, it’s important to consult a medical professional first. Now that the PSA is out of the way, here’s a quick look into what I hope is habit forming.
Find My Workout Groove
For those of you don’t know, I used to be an Olympic Trial level swimmer, even earning a scholarship to Florida State. I had ‘work out’s to a whole different level. 6 am practice every morning, followed by weights or running, and a second two hour practice in the afternoon. When I hung up the swimsuit, I fell out of touch with a consistent workout schedule. Honestly though, can you really blame me? My goal is to get a weekly workout routine back into my list of priorities. While it will never be as strenous as my swimming days, I welcome the return of those endorphins from early morning runs, yoga, and barre classes.
Restart My Eating Habits
I have a serious love for food! Nothing is more enjoyable than a delicious meal. While I pride myself in pretty much avoiding fast food, I can have a big appetite and sometimes graze constantly. Pair this with the fact that New York had an unlimited supply of fantastic restaurants, and I fell into a poor eating routine. Now that the dust has settled from our move, and we’ve visited all of the new restaurants that we want to, I’m looking forward to getting back into our groove. David and I both are normally very healthy eaters. The tough part will be cutting down on snacks and desserts.
Eat More Organically
Speaking of healthy eating, I would really like to add more organic foods to my rotation. My local grocery store makes it so easy with their designated ‘green’ section. The only thing I have to worry about is paying a little steeper price tag. While David and I are not thinking about starting a family just yet, be more aware of what I’m putting in my body now. Although it seems silly, I hope that making a natural change now will be beneficial in the not so distant future.
Swap Adult Beverages
I’m over 21 and love the occasion adult beverage. Sometimes, especially on nights out with friends, one drink can very easily become three or four. It’s no secret that alcohol will wreck havoc on your body. Now that the big 3-0 is slowly creeping up on me, I feel it more than ever. I’ve tossed around the idea of having a dry spell, but I still want to go out and enjoy my life. For Lent, I’m going to be much more mindful about the beverages I put in my system, give myself a two drink cap, and switch to wine or beer.
So when my family and friends have asked me, “what are you giving up for Lent?” I don’t really have a straight answer. Instead of giving one specific thing, I’m using this as an opportunity to for a complete overhaul of my eating, drinking, and exercise habits. After all, I’m not getting any younger and I think my body will thank me for it. At the end of this, I’ll be sure to share my updates and biggest takeaways. Until then, wish me luck!
Love from Florida,
Katie
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