You may or may not have noticed that I haven't posted anything since January. (If you did notice thanks for being a somewhat interested fan, and if you didn't thats ok too.) Honestly I've started a few different posts but never finished them.
February was supposed to be focused on learning. I was too busy learning to write about it, but I did make an important connection for myself. I go to BYUH, where religion and education are not only side-by-side, but intwined. I've realized that this is an incredibly unique thing. Most of America believes religion should be separate from.. well.. just about everything. But I am so grateful that I don't have to keep my faith separate from my schooling. In fact, incorporating what I believe about the gospel of Christ into my studies not only helps me to do better in school than I ever could on my own, but it also helps me make connections between basically everything in this life and our Father in Heaven who created it all. Every once in awhile I'm amidst the mob of people who complain about unfair honor code enforcement and how "strict" the administration can be, but regardless I still appreciate this learning environment. Many people who seek higher education find themselves drifting from the faith they grew believing in.. they put their trust in science or things they can prove, or their sophisticated philosophy classes have them thinking about where faith fits in to human reasoning. Bottom line, I can learn about all of that stuff in a way that actually strengthens my faith instead of hurting it.
I love learning. I'm happy when I'm moving forward and learning inside and outside of classes helps me feel like I'm progressing to different places in my life.
Now March has come and its a month I've wanted to delete off my list of resolutions because I'm supposed to be focusing on health. I suck at eating healthy and I hate exercising. I love sugar and salt and anything I don't have to cook or spend a fortune to buy. This leaves me with a crappy diet and a weak body. I don't get nearly enough protein so I feel tired and sick all the time. Unfortunately this is one of those things that I know in theory, but don't believe is actually true. Its weird, its a dumb way to think, and its time for a change.
First order of busy: I HAVE to learn that is ok to spend money on eating healthy! I've always hated spending a lot at the grocery store on food because it seems so temporary. I'd rather buy clothes that last years. Anyways I did already start this goal by allowing myself to shop well for good food. I found 3 recipes I wanted to learn how to make and I bought everything without feeling guilty at the register.. in fact it was actually kind of relieving to know I had a few meals I had everything for. Anyways this is far from being consistent and I'm sure when money's tight I'll slip back into eating junk because its cheaper.. but its a start. :)
I dont even want to mention exercise, but I figure working out 3 times a week is a good place to start. (Someone hold me to it or I'll cheat.)
Lasttt but not least. Sleep right! Early to bed early to rise. I'll be in bed by 9:30 and going to sleep no later than 10. And my alarm for everyday is set for 7 am. 9 hours of sleep is supposed to be enough for someone my age so we'll see how valid that is.
Any health tips would be appreciated. I'm not trying to lose weight, I just want to be healthy!
