Posts Tagged healthy

It’s Better with Someone…

Sep 9

Posted by Chere Michelle in Blogging, Healthy Living, Inner Happiness, Keep Moving, Weight Loss | No Comments

Don't do it alone...

So I’ve given myself an hour to write tonight…I’m not 100% comfortable still in my ‘writing’ area but it’s shaping up slowly. A work in progress if you will…

I mentioned I’ve gained some weight back lately and My Guy and I decided to work together more vigorously at getting out and working up a sweat. (mind out of the gutter please!) Just knowing I have his support makes a world of difference. I don’t know if the average person, like my co-workers for example, can tell I’ve gained weight but I certainly can and that’s the issue. I’m not totally happy in this body in it’s current shape- so I need to fix that. It’s so much better to have a support system, and have that person you can go out and do things with. If you’re struggling to lose weight, or to even start on a fitness regime- grab a buddy. I can’t stress how hard it is to do this on your own…

When I lost over 50 lbs several years ago, at the beginning of my journey…I started alone. I had just left a relationship, moved to a new neighborhood and was depressed at the recent changes in my life. I felt I had nobody to ask to help me, and so I struggled through alone. I won’t lie…it was hard. Looking back I feel pride I did it yes…but I remember alot of loneliness during that time. There were people I could have asked but I didn’t want to ‘burden’ anyone. I know now, a true friend would NEVER think it a burden to help someone on a path to being more happy and healthy.

Having My Guy to come home to, and walk with or run with just gives me that added little kick-in-the-butt I need. After all, us BOTH getting out and moving only makes our relationship stronger….right?

I’m back to marking on my calendar with a funky little sticker, when I do get out and get my heart racing and blood flowing. I suggested this a few years back when I needed any little thing to keep me going…and I still stick to it. Looking at the calendar covered in smiley faces and seeing my effort laid right out in front of me really makes me feel good. Life is short and we gotta take care of the little things that make us feel GOOD. Plain and simple…

Grab a buddy, get out, get moving and feel how good it can be. Remember baby steps and go at your OWN PACE…

Love CM

Tags: blog, blogging, buddy system, chere, cheremichelle, diet, fat, healthy, healthy living, thankful, weight loss

Do You Love Where You Are?

Sep 4

Posted by Chere Michelle in Blogging, Healthy Living, Inner Happiness | No Comments

I’ve lived in quite a few cities…it’s not like I just moved from town to town…ok well maybe I did…but hey, I got to discover my country. I lived in several of our wonderful provinces, but I never for one moment, lost sight that British Columbia was my Home. I always knew deep down my travels would lead me back here, to the Island or the Mainland- that wasn’t the issue, it was just the ‘coming home’ part of it.

In all the cities I’ve lived in, I never hated any of them; they each had a certain charm…but there was this invisible string that somehow kept me connected to BC, to Vancouver in particular, so that I never felt far from home.

I can say with 100% honesty and clarity today, I love where I am and where I live. I wouldn’t trade living in Vancouver for anything….this city has the best of everything and, it’s unbelievably gorgeous to be in. It may rain alot, and our winters are often ‘green’, not white…but to any Vancouverite, that’s part the charm. If we want ‘white’, we can go up any of the many mountains and ski hills that are on the North Shore.

The cuisine is varied and eclectic, the neighborhoods diverse and the range of entertainment available- astounding. Vancouver truly is a world class city. I’ve moved to the suburbs and to the Valley over my years back home and never was I as happy and fulfilled, as I was when I lived IN the city itself. I’m relishing a move back now, into the trendy Main Street area and My Guy and I are lapping up all this funky neighborhood has to offer. Just walking down the the street awards us with endless heritage homes, one-of-a-kind cafes, fascinating characters and the tantalizing aromas of local patios offering up lunch…

I’m happy where I am. My Guy and I are about to begin an exercise regime that will take us both walking/running up into a local park…we have both made a promise to support one another in this…and just the simple act of walking through my new neighborhood brings a smile to my face. This is what I’ve talked about people; loving where you are NOW and making the most of it. Get up and move! Get out and see! What is outside your door, is literally there for you to walk into and discover.

If you don’t like where you are, or what you see when you look out the door- how can you change it? What steps can you take to get to where you need to be?

Answer me that. Wait, no…you owe yourself the answer to that…

Love CM

Tags: blog, blogging, chere, cheremichelle, community, happy, healthy, main street, soma, vancouver

The Bean of my Dreams

Jun 9

Posted by Chere Michelle in Blogging, Eating Right, Nutrition | 2 Comments

Edamame.

“Eda-what?” OK, they’re really just baby soybeans but I’ve been in love with this little hairy bean for years…(hey only the pod is slightly hairy!).

In just one serving of edamame, there are 9 grams of protein alone! Seriously, that is equivalent to 4 slices of whole wheat bread and if you stick with the bean, you’re not getting all those extra carbs. Plus, one serving has about 10% of your daily value for iron- not too shabby for a plant now is it?

The most common way to eat edamame is boiled in the pod and tossed with salt. Personally I prefer a coarse sea salt over your average table kind but have been known to put too far too much on…You can also buy the beans already shelled and those I keep in my freezer to toss in salads.

I must admit I’ve neglected the soybean for about 2 months and as I was cleaning out the freezer tonight I came across a hard, icy bag. My heart fell to the floor. How could I be so callous and careless with my love? I vowed to bring edamame back into my life and bring it back with GUSTO.

How can anyone NOT like this super star legume? It’s salty…it’s fun to eat…it’s packed full of good stuff our bodies need and crave.

Wait- some of you might be thinking, “What about the fact soy is all over the news and supposedly bad for us?”. Know what? I’m waiting for MORE research and MORE facts on this; all the studies I’ve read are too small and too inconclusive. My personal experience shows me the benefits of soy outweigh any rumours…if I was to dissect any food out there, I’m sure I could come up with reasons to not eat any of it!

I go with my gut and what my body craves and I do it in moderation.

Now go out in search of the soybean and enjoy!

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