I abandoned my blog in recent weeks, and there are reasons for that. But now, it’s time for me to get back on track with my fitness regimen, and jumpstart my healthy aspirations. For various reasons, I fell into some unhealthy eating habits, and I starting to really notice the effects. I’ve been feeling it on my runs, and I think I’m starting to get a ‘little buddy’ of my own! (“Little buddy” is what my dad affectionately calls his expanding tummy.) I’ve never really had a little buddy before, so this is NOT good! I usually notice it first in the back region when I put on a few pounds, so to feel it up front too is so very not good!
Alright, so no big deal. Move more. Eat less. I already hit the gym or run regularly, but I could definitely mix things up and focus on strength training more. Eat less and better quality food is where my real work needs to be done. With that in mind, I set out after lunch (my packed lunch of clean eats chicken salad!) to grab a healthy snack. On a whim, I strolled into The Vitamin Shoppe down the street, and I hit the jackpot of healthy snacks!
This location is closing at the end of the month, so all snacks and protein bars are 75% off!!!!!! It was amazing. All sorts of all natural, organic (expensive) foods that I’ve been dying to try were now on sale for a fraction of the cost. So, I stocked up. And I might just go back tomorrow! I got all natural granola, trail mix, pumpkin seeds, goji berries, chocolate covered goji berries and bananas, dried cranberries, chia goodness cereal!, Balance bars, and maybe even more. I am taking a picture of this loot when I get home tonight! I think it’s a sign that eating better can be easy, fun, and delicious! So long as I show some restraint. 
Now, I’m off to take a glorious run and then hit the gym. Partly cloudy and 69 degrees. Perfect for running!
