Blog 9

The biggest challenge for me when it comes to regular exercise is time—lack of it. As a mother, a wife and a full time college student; time is scarce. On numerous occasions I have began an exercise regimen only to fall back due to scantiness of time. I am currently attempting a three-day work out program with a college mate and it seems to be working well. I think the fact that I have an exercise partner makes me more likely to abide to this exercise program due to commitment. I realize there are times I may miss a workout due to unavoidable circumstances like baby sitting but with a back up plan in place at all occasions; I think I might succeed in the program.

I have overcome the challenges of eating unhealthy by making sure that I always pack a nutritious lunch rather than buy unhealthy food. This sometimes proves to be a challenge when I am out with friends and decide to have meals in restaurants that do not offer healthy meal choices. I am attempting to overcome this challenge by studying menus of most restaurants and mastering their health foods. One other thing that is really helping me is talking about healthy food choices to my friends who apparently all want to incorporate a health lifestyle as well. Healthy eating has always been a priority of mine and thus offers trivial challenges to me.

In the next five years I may encounter less challenges since I will have graduated from college, my son will be older and I will have more time on my hands to incorporate a serious five-day a week exercise program. I may incur other challenges five years from now like the birth of a second child; I plan on tackling this obstacle by enrolling in a health fitness center that offers babysitting to allow me to continue my exercise program without any impediments. As for healthy dieting, I see no major challenges since I have been successful in ensuring my family and I consume healthy foods that meet the requirement set for healthy living. One way I have been able to accomplish proper dieting is by attaining healthy food recipes to avoid monotony and sticking to what my family likes. It is my hope that years from now, I will be a good role model to my children and I do pray for a healthy life to prove that healthy living is equal to longevity and happiness.