What steps are you taking in 2012 to become healthier?

I’m gearing up for some dietary changes in 2012. Nothing drastic, no fasting required and no powders or meal replacement shakes. With Winter officially here its time to crack open my food bible, The Fat Flush (For Life) and read up on what happens to our bodies during the colder seasons. The book is one of my favorite guides I use to align myself at the onset of winter, spring, summer and fall. Meal plans are based on the seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as suggested supplements and exercises. I’m ready to make gallons of thick butternut soup.

Aside from changing the what I eat I need to actually make sure I eat. I am one of those people who gets so stressed out about things around me that I gulp coffee and ignore the rumble. The best way to start for me has always been Coach’s Oats. I’ll fortify with ground flax seed and add berries. I’ll cut out afternoon lattes and nix the cookies that went with it. I’m going to have to get back into the gym or finally cash in a groupon or two for some yoga or barre classes. I have got to work on this ‘bloggers butt’, I’m not having any of it. I just need to move period. Confession, it’s been almost a year and a half since my last pilates class. Gulp.

I also need to get that order filled for a full blood panel, that requires a latte-free morning that has seems so unreasonable lately. I know its not and totally doable. Don’t ask me when the last time I had my teeth cleaned either, too bad I can’t find a combo OBGYN slash dentist and just get the whole thing knocked out at once.  I put either one of those visits right up there in the category ”hot-poker”. I’ll also share that I am cutting a tooth at the ripe ol’ age of 43.  Yes I have my two wisdom teeth still, I’m half way to being fully evolved and without the unused teeth like some kids nowadays. As you can see I have a lot to do.

Yikes.