I am one week into my three goals for developing ways to recharge my battery for this fall semester. I have not struggled to find time for daily exercise or leisure reading. The more difficult goal has been the healthy eating. Between my job, coaching tennis, and taking classes at Goshen College I am often on the run from one activity to the next. Eating three "real" meals a day has been a struggle.
I have come up with a few strategies to help me meet my goal of healthy eating. I've tried to think of ways to simplify meals for myself, since lack of time seems to be the main issue. This past weekend at the grocery store I bought a box of breakfast cereal bars that I can eat on the run in the morning. This has helped guarantee that I at least get a little food in my stomach first thing in the morning.
My second idea was to purchase lunches at Bethany in the cafeteria instead of packing my lunch every day like I've done for the past three years. This has worked out wonderfully. When I have extra time in the morning I have packed a lunch, but other days I've eaten in the cafeteria. I originally decided to pack my lunch daily because I thought it would save me money, but too many meals had turned into whatever I could grab and throw into a bag. It often wasn't a good lunch and I'd find myself hungry and cranky by mid afternoon.
Research shows how important eating healthy is, especially making it a priority to have breakfast every day. Studies have linked eating a healthy breakfast with a lowered risk of chronic diseases, increased longevity, and overall better health.
http://www.beyondthebend.com/health/breakfast.htm
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