Confessions...80/20

No, this isn't a full confessional...there are some things better left with the skeletons. However, I will confess I do not do EVERYTHING I suggest for exercise, fuel, and sleep all of the time.  I HAVE done everything but I do not do all of it at the same time. Why!? Well, because I am human. There, I said it. Contrary to the beliefs of my children, I am not a Monster, Witch (well, maybe a lil), or Robot. There are things I enjoy that do not always fit into the 'best practices' for the healthiest and fittest lifestyles. 

I put cream in my coffee. Yep, true story. I have been a fan of the bulletproof coffee where I take advantage of medium chain triglycerides vs. cream, but it takes work; and when 4 kids want breakfast, I opt for the quick coffee with cream. Drinking it black could be a better choice, but I am not interested in better in the wee hours. 

I do not always get my 8+ hours of shut eye. I stay up late sometimes. I enjoy the stillness and the quiet of the house when all children and pets are put to bed. I may be exhausted, but the peace and mental recharge I receive when awake in solitude is heavenly. 

I enjoy cocktail hour. Yep, alcohol is a sure fire way to derail healthy eating. But sharing a glass of wine (read couple of bottles) with friends is AWESOME. It is that grown-up self indulgence that I truly appreciate. 

I skip workouts. Exercise ought not be punishment. On days that it feels like it is going to be a chore, I 'Just DOnt It'. I keep my yoga pants on to hoodwink my psyche, but I don't visit my home based fitness studio. 

I forget to drink 2 litres of water a day. I have never been a 'thirsty' person, so drinking water takes effort. Unless I am badgering others to chug back the magical elixir, I tend to walk the line of dehydration. 

I skip breakfast, unless my main squeeze makes it for me. 

 

I have some pantry/fridge items that are GMO, or contain, sugar and soy. 

My butter is not from an organic eating grass fed cow. 

BUT.... I make an effort to stick to the best routines I can, as often as I can. When I slip on one, I make an effort to be successful on the others (or most of the others...I am only human after all).