Being Healthy

Sean and I have made a lot of life changes since the Spring of 2008. We finally realized that although we're young, we're not invincible! We have been driven to lead healthy lifestyles through some experiences we've been through. In March of 2008, Sean was at a hospital in Houston for about 5 days with a collapsed lung that happened spontaneously during a day he was student teaching. A few weeks later, his roommate (and one of our best friends), Maura, was diagnosed with Sarcoma. Maura was the healthiest person I knew. She got me started on this health-kick! She battled cancer for over a year and passed away in May 2009. We miss Maura every day.

We try as hard as we can to make the best healthy choices. Here are a few truths we try to live by that are in mostly all of the health books out there:

• It all starts at the Grocery Store
• DUH! If you buy crappy junk food, that is all you will eat!!!
• TIP: Make a dinner menu for the week with healthy options, make your list, and STICK TO IT!
• Water
• We drink at least the "8 cups a day" that are recommended....but we try to drink MORE! On a good day, I will drink a gallon of water
• Fruits, Veggies, and Whole grains
• It is no secret....these are the best foods for your body! Plain and Simple!
• Frozen is a GREAT option because they retain more nutrients than canned or even some fresh!
• Meat
• We try either to not eat much. If we do,  we try to stick to chicken or turkey. Fish is good too, but smelly! haha!
• Fun time for yourself
• be sure to have fun...it keeps the brain happy!
• read about it
• keep yourself informed by reading nutrition labels and trying to understand all the health facts out there....you are worth it!
• exercise
• yep
• sleep well every night
• one of the best cures for anything!
• Eat pure foods in moderation
• Salt and pure sugar are fine....just limit it
• Try Agave Nectar or Honey instead of sugar

I guess that is it for now! I am kind-of enjoying this blogging thing :)