Warmer weather, allergies, flowers. More walkers around my neighborhood.
I’ve started my spring cleaning, yikes! Purging clothes and household items that I haven’t used or worn in years. My charitable organizations will be receiving my “treasures” soon.
And it feels so good to purge and make room. Someone told me a long time ago that when you purchase a new item of clothing, to get rid of one item. I haven’t done that in years, so I think I’ll start following that philosophy! Makes sense.
Another item on my spring list is to find healthy recipes and not only put the recipes aside but actually make them! One I found is Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bars.
1 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, 1 cup fresh blueberries &1/2 cup slivered almonds
Mix honey and yogurt, stir in blueberries and almonds. Drop by tablespoons onto tray and freeze about 2 hours. Makes about 18-25 bites. Yum!
I really make these and they are really delicious. You can alternate with chopped walnuts if you wish.
My goal before the summer heat hits is to try each morning to walk around the neighborhood for at least 20-30 minutes. I plug in my earphones to my iPod and listen to some really upbeat music.
Always carry a bottle of water while you’re walking. Also take your cell phone with you. One of my neighbors fell while walking and had to wait until someone came past her to help.
Remember that with the warmer weather, we need to hydrate more! Rule of thumb – divide your weight (be honest) by two and that would be how many ounces of pure water your body will need each day. Sounds like a lot but really isn’t.
Enjoy life – as we are not promised tomorrow.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL!
