Seriously, is there enough time to live a healthy lifestyle?

Posted on March 2, 2015

This is the question I've been struggling with. I'm really f#23$ing busy. Like seriously. Thank goodness my scale syncs with MFP and DB, or I would never have even updated that. I'm not complaining - I like my life that way. But it's causing me some serious challenges in finding time to exercise and eat well.

And so, like so many others, I wonder 'is now the right time? I even waffled for a couple of days, before I reminded myself that there is never a good time, and flipped it around - I don't have time to be unhealthy. I'm not as productive or as happy when I'm unhealthy, so even if now isn't the best time, it is the right time.

So there. There has to be enough time. I'm just going to make the time.

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MakeMommyOver

03/05/2015 7:39AM

Man o Man does this speak to me. Especially because I don't want processed food. When EVERYTHING you eat has to be prepped, it is very burdonsome and can truly affect time issues. I typically wake up at 4am just to prep food for the day for my kids since Im at work all day. If I can't do my own lunch, i've found tricks to not cheat when I'm out. I also keep Extra Virgin Cocount Oil (unrefined) at my desk at work so that if I'm too hungry, I take a scoop and it curves my appetite AND cleans my system out. Honestly, YOU CAN be healthy and busy. YOu just have to prep. Something has to give and be sacrificed to make it work. And fruits and veggies are the easiest thing to keep on deck for hungry moments. I can't lie though - it's not easy. But it's easier then nursing someone back to health from neglect.

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TravelFunKes

I am dubious about your coconut oil but going to try it. My go to in the office at the moment is almonds.

Darla

03/03/2015 1:50PM

I have children and a husband and full-time job so I know what you mean. I also don't enjoy cooking so it is a chore for me. I have found that I do better if I cook in volume and let the crockpot do some of the work. For example, if I roast brussel sprouts, I roast 3 pounds, instead of 1 baked potato, I fill up the oven, I put as much chicken in the crock pot as it will hold (freeze the stock or use in another dish immediately). When I make a casserole, I make a BIG ONE then cut it in serving size portions, I keep a few portions out for the next few days but freeze the rest in quart freezer bags (couple days worth each). When I first began to do this I was cooking A LOT but over time, I find I can now cook one day and eat for a week. If I don't feel like cooking on the 7th day, I now have frozen reserves of previously made meals on hand. If one weekend I get the cooking bug I stockpile. Just thought this may help someone who doesn't always have the time to cook everyday.

Sarah F.

03/02/2015 1:08PM

I am a full time pharmacy student, work 2 part-time jobs (both under halftime though), have 6 and 8 yo boys, and my husband works in the oilfield and is home ~3 days a month. I have time! You have to MAKE it work :) Keep going!