Earth Day 2024
Today, on Earth Day, I'm reminded of the importance of my environmental impact and the role I play in preserving our planet. This annual event is a call to action to be more mindful of my daily habits and decisions, whether it's reducing waste, conserving energy, or practicing sustainable gardening. For me Earth Day serves as a reminder that even small, personal changes can contribute to a larger global effort to safeguard our natural resources for future generations.
Gardening and Sustainability
The day also included a moment of inspiration from a gardening show on the radio, reminding me of the simple steps we can take at home to practice sustainable gardening. I'm exploring options to install a gutter system on my greenhouse to connect to a rain barrel, aiming to use rainwater for watering plants. This sustainable practice underscores a commitment to leveraging natural resources effectively, reducing reliance on town water supplies that have been treated and the plants don't need that.
Self-Experimentation: A Learning Journey
Today's Precision Nutrition lesson revolved around the concept of self-experimentation. This approach isn't about dictating strict guidelines around diets but rather encouraging us to discover what uniquely works for each of us. The program reminds us that we are part of a continuous experiment—our lives. Whether it's identifying food sensitivities or observing how different foods affect our energy levels, the lesson underscored the importance of observation and adaptation in our nutritional habits. This is exactly why I chose this program and it takes the pressure off, for me, to be perfect.
This is also a similar theme that is in the book, Intuitive Eating, that I am reading as well. We are the only ones that can figure out what sort of foods work for us and why but in order to that that, we need to experiment and really tune into what our body tells us after eating or drinking.
Finding the Perfect Backup Toy
Amidst the day's adventures was a quest to find an exact duplicate of my dog's favorite toy—a Joyhound latex pig that has become her constant companion for over a month - she sleeps with it sometime in her mouth, carries it on walks has it nearby all the time. She had never done that with a toy before so when it started to lose its squeak I thought I should get another one. Discovering the toy was nearly sold out everywhere in the entire province last night added urgency to the search, leading me to drive over an hour to secure not just one but four of these prized possessions at a store in the GTA. This journey also presented a wonderful opportunity to catch up with my sister over lunch, combining errands with precious family time as she happened to work 10 minutes away from that PetSmart!
Launching a New Workout Phase
Alongside daily life adventures, today marked the beginning of a new phase in my workout routine. The focus remains on resistance bands and bodyweight exercises, maintaining consistency with the warm-up and cool-down sequences while introducing a few new exercises. Anticipating that this will be my routine for the upcoming Mondays adds a structured yet refreshing element to my fitness regimen and I look forward to seeing what Wednesdays and Fridays exercises will be. Once I have the full set of them, I will write a post to have them for future reference as these make excellent vacation exercises with almost no equipment - the bands will pack nicely in a carryon.
Continuing Habit - Healthy Fats
The ongoing focus on healthy fats makes this habit easier to maintain compared to the smart carbs challenge. My diet already includes healthy fats like avocado oil, guacamole, pesto, olive oil, and coconut oil. The habit of integrating these fats has become more straightforward, especially compared to incorporating smart carbs, where I've had to be creative with meals like chili to increase my bean intake.
Reflecting on a Productive Day
Today was a blend of personal errands, visits with family, and stepping into new routines that promote both physical health and environmental sustainability. Each element of the day was a step in my ongoing experiment with life, learning more about myself and how to make better choices that reflect my values and needs.
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