Monthly update. (original) (raw)

I'm going to try to do one of these every month.

This month I:
exercised at least 5 times per week for at least 45 minutes, stretching after each session.
ate only one rich dessert, and otherwise avoided sugar except in fruit, yogurt, and dark chocolate.
switched from packaged rice mixes to bulk brown rice.
went out to eat about twice a week.
failed to keep a food diary past the first week.
went out to dinner with someone new that I want to get to know.
hugged my boyfriend more often

I noticed these results:
My moods are generally more even, though mood swings and irritable moments still occasionally happen.
I stopped craving sweets pretty early on.
I am noticeably more flexible than I was last month.
I lost approximately 6 pounds.
I have more endurance when I fence.
I sleep better on days I exercise and I feel generally less stressed.
My boyfriend likes hugs.

In addition to maintaining these positive changes, I also need to work on:
spirituality. Didn't do anything in that direction, don't know when I'll have the time.
being busy without feeling stressed and out of control.