Everyone slacks off sometimes so the key is not to beat yourself up for it. I really am going to vamp it up because summer is the time where it is easiest to go out and be active. SportsNet, which is a not for profit organization here that brings sports to the disabled, has some outrigger canoe fitness classes that are to die for! usually they are one hour, or more, of hard, fast paced canoeing set on the wonderful Gennessee River. The fitness class meets twice a week. Here is a pic I took many years ago of my friend Sue as we were loading in:
This was towards the end of summer so it was a bit cold but it was so much fun! Try to see if there are similar organizations around you so you can have an opportunity to share experiences with other disabled folk and get outside.Also, there are a lot of backyard barbecues to be had this summer, which can be a pit fall for those of us who are watching what we eat. So here's what I do:
-avoid any salads that are mayo based
-eat fruit salads (not the stuff in the pudding or jello)
-ramp up the regular salads on my plate
-stick to eating chicken. if ribs are available, then i will eat just two but make sure to fill up on salad
-stick to oil and vinegar based dressings rather than the creamy ones
So, here's to new goals and new outlooks and I hope you try along with me!
