The title of this blog actually came from a sermon last Sunday based on a bible verse relating to choosing the right thing to do and be more like Jesus. A good thing. However, in my mind I heard that small voice saying something like "the choices I make every day relating to what food I eat and if I exercise should be focused choices, planned and deliberate". Do you make focused choices?
Do you plan your week's meals, making sure you have looked at your schedule to make note of how many lunches at work or meals out you may have? Do you block out time to exercise, take a walk or play with your kids?
Every weekend I take stock of the fridge and the pantry. I go grocery shopping and on Sunday's I may be baking or grilling up chicken breasts for a quick meal of protein; chopping vegetables for snacks; washing my workout gear and loading my gym bag with what I need so I am ready for another week. I lay out my workout clothes the night before if I'm going to the gym early.
Yes, there are those things that come up and may change my schedule or derail the best of intentions, but for the most part, I can jump right back into my plan. It really helps take the stress out of suddenly finding that I have nothing prepared to eat and I'm ravenous, or no clean socks!
Some of my favorite quick meals to have on hand are hummas and chopped veggies; cottage cheese and berries; sliced turkey or chicken; tuna with whole grain crackers. You get the idea.
I actually printed up the words "Focused Choices" and stuck it on my fridge and mirror as a reminder. Finally, I will also strive to be kinder, gentler and more of service to others, just like that bible verse asks me to be. It's all good.
