For a long time I've been saying that I need a "strong reason why" to be good. What do I mean by that?
By nature, I would prefer to eat like the rest of North America. To be guided by my taste buds. Did you happen to notice that Starbucks recently started selling donuts? Oh Timmy, what to do about the competition...groan!
For less than $2, you can get a huge, glistening Apple Fritter. While the pasta salad, as creamy and scrumptious as it looks, will cost you $5.95 for about a cup.
Without a "strong reason why", a donut wins hands-down.
But when I have a reason to be good, I can stick with homemade chicken and rice and salad, healthy snacks, lots of water, etc.
For some people, a pending wedding will keep them on the straight and narrow. For others, a recent divorce will put them into high gear to bring their bodies back up to snuff, hoping to re-enter the dating world with a vengeance! For me, the best reason I've come across is an athletic challenge.
Enter Joints in Motion, the Arthritis Society's fundraising project. Check out this link to the Italy Marathon in 2009.
http://www.arthritis.ca/local%20programs/bcyukon/JIM/destinations2009/Italy/default.asp?s=1
Having done the Vancouver 1/2 Marathon in 2006, I feel ready to pound the pavement once again, this time in an exotic location...beautiful, romantic Italy! Time to get training!
Stay tuned for regular updates about fundraising events, including our Gidget Goes Hawaiian pool party fundraiser at MBody Fitness & Wellness Spa, later on this summer...Ciao!
