BronzeTrinity

I’m exercising and trying to eat healthy. I bought a food steamer so its great for vegetables. So I don’t microwave my vegetables anymore and they taste great. I’m also grilling meat. I don’t have to add oils or salt to my food. Sometimes I slip though, usually when someone brings food to work or I buy my lunch. I also think that I get hungrier and want to snack more if I’m not exercising. I’m doing well and I think I’ve lost 9 pounds since August. I’m weighing myself every week and that is a must. I also kept track of my food with my handheld and I have to get back into that. Keeping a food jounal is so important, I don’t know why I stop.

I bought a treadmill in August. I use it almost everyday. I walk on it when I’m watching tv, so its not like I have to schedule time for exercise or I miss out on anything. I usually watch tv or a 2 hour movie. I’m on the treadmill for 1.5-2 hours and I try to jog for 20 minutes of that time. If I set the speed low I can even read things I need for work the next day. I love the convenience of being able to do this whenever I want. I ordered the treadmill online at Sears and they delivered it. It was a good investment I think.

I just finished reading Creating Black Americans by Nell Irvin Painter. Although it is a history book it is filled with African American art. So by reading the book I fulfilled my goals of learning more about Black history and about African art at the same time! There are over 100 images of paintings, drawings, sculptures, quilts, and even poetry. It is an all around excellent book to have for anyone who wants to know about African American history! It is a MUST HAVE BOOK!!!