One Cannot Live By Books Alone!
by A Latter-day Bluestocking
Alas, this is the sad truth! As much as I would like to be able to sit around and read the day away, it’s not possible. There is work, childcare, and simply, LIFE. And unfortunately, even bluestockings age and need to take certain steps at maintaining health and fitness. So today I began acting upon one of my new year’s resolutions: to exercise and eat better. I went to yoga and interval trained (walk/run) for 5K. I am tired and my muscles ache but I feel good.
In an attempt to eat better I purchased The Big Book of Low-Carb. It is chock-full of wonderful recipes that are low in carb and high in protein; absolutely perfect for weight loss and not so over the top healthy that my son won’t eat any of it.
I am determined to meet my goal of a lean, mean, and strong body. But because I refuse to give up the things that make me happy, once I reach my goal, I will treat myself to the purchase of Eat, Drink, and be Gorgeous: A Nutritionist’s Guide to Living Well While Living It Up because I want my cake and to eat it too! And I will.
I’ll let you know when I can fit back in my skinny jeans and am not afraid to put a bikini back on.
A Latter-day Bluestocking 
Great job, keep it up on the 5k. I love running, makes me feel great.
Thanks! And I’ll try.
Congratulations! Instead of low-carb you may think about a low-gluten. A lot of the diet plans that include a pre-packaged offering base their pastas and baked goods on gluten free flours. It is a diet trick that allows you to have things like chocolate and certain desserts without the “guilt”
Thanks, I’ll have to look into that.