The Edible Arts

Cooking is my main "hobby" right now. I might not be like a french chef or have dishes you can hang in an art museum as some do, but I do enjoy cooking. 

ESPICIALLY BAKING!  LANI LOVES BAKING!

So whats a gal to do when she is trying to eat "healthy", yet so badly desires to bake up a storm? Baking healthy desserts is not only a step more difficult than normal, but also more expensive. So when times are tough, I go for normal. 

Though, I do believe this contributes to dieting issues and random gains. Even moreso when its nearing the end of the year. Season of the eating holidays. Throw two birthdays on top and you got a problem! 

And even though I know all of this, I still get a mad insane crazy kinda  desire to bake and cook up a storm. Maybe its a girl thing? Or a southern thing? Or just maybe, its just that I really enjoy doing it. 

EITHER WAY! I got a bad case of the bakings going on. I am thinking about so many things I want to do, not a one healthy! *sigh*. Wish they had a pill or powder you could use to instantly fix that. 

Until then.... I suppose I'll just suck it up and keep on keepin on. Cooking homemade chili, stews, cakes, cookies, making butter, frosting, or whatever else it is I think of. And keep on trying to diet on top of it. I'm sure eventually I'll find my way. :)

Bust A (New) Move

EXERCISE 

It is important for a good healthy attractive body. 

Most people have routines and specific favorite workouts or activities that blast calories away or tone muscle. It is usually against most peoples nature to vary in their routines to much. Although, it is suggested in recent studies that it might be good for your metabolism. 

Apparently your body is just designed to get use to things. If you eat a routine diet (and are trying to lose weight) your body will adjust and you may plateau. Its suggested that this can happen with most work out routines also. Which was specifically why p90x was created actually. 

I personally have restless life syndrome, I have trouble developing ANY routine ever. In fact my mind seems to reject routines so much so I won't wake up the same time, get sleepy the same time, or do ANYTHING the same way twice. 

(with of coarse the exception to a few minor anal tendencies, like making my pbj)

So, I think though I have an edge on most folks by switching my workouts up constantly, I do feel that it is heathier to have developed a basic routine or pattern in life. Life is always about balance. A healthy balance is actually the answer to most questions in life. 

So while most need to work on "switching it up", I need to reel in my ADD and spontaneity and try to carve out myself some healthy daily and weekly rituals. 

Every man has their quest. :)

ld