I need it to be summer!

Ok so this week I am dealing with midterm (yes, it is already the middle of the semester. Didn't it just start?!?) I have been lucky and they really havent been too bad. I only had three this week! 1 down, 2 to go! Anyways, so one of them is nutrition midterm. I have been learning all about balancing diets and making sure we have enough essential proteins, carbs, and fats. But not so much that we get fat. AAHH. Our bodies are crazy, let me tell you. Everything we put in has a reaction and is processed in a different way.

So there I was... out of bread, again. I like love that stuff. mmm. Then I was thinking, why am I a slave to my peanut butter and honey toast when there are so many other things? well I didn't have much time to think because I had to go to class... Nutrition! We learned all about proteins. I had been living in this fantasy world that peanut butter was the greatest thing for my body and that God had sent it to this Earth just for me to love and eat, with honey. Well I was wrong. After a bunch of mumbo jumbo learning, I discovered a whole world of good protein sources that still taste good AND are cheap. (I am poor)

• Beans - all kinds of beans, kidney beans, black beans, soy beans
• Eggs
• Skim Milk
• Soy

So I went to the store after classes and homework. I bought a bunch of fresh produce, rice, beans, eggs, and milk. Well today I was able to eat a variety instead of my old oatmeal for breakfast. I had an egg on whole wheat toast with some jelly, a banana, and a big glass of water, or two.

If you know me, you know I love the summer more than any other season. Seriously. So it was my dinner night, and I decided to make

Some summer rice!


1pk brown rice 140z
1can mandarin oranges
1/2cup copped celery
1/2cup chopped green onions
3Tbs. cider vinegar
3 chicken breasts. boiled and cut up in small chunks
1/2cup slivered almonds

Use juice from mandarin oranges and cider vinegar, pour into measuring cup and measure the rest of the way to 2 1/2cups with water. Bring to boil, add brown rice. Reduce to simmer 5 mins. covered. Take off heat, stir, cover for 5 more mins. Add everything else and enjoy!

So easy and it tastes great!!

confession

Up at school, it seems a big problem is staying in shape while going to school and balancing homework, roommates, work, and for me rock climbing. There are always so many treats, whether at FHE or roommates just having a good time. I have been attempting to stay in shape by running with my roommate Kimberly, but lately my body has been telling me no. The bottoms of my feet hurt like I have broken toes, and my knee occasionally likes to scream at me for moving so much.

So needless to say I have been doing very badly at staying in shape. I have decided to come up with a plan that female college students can follow.

One of the biggest problems for college students is nutrition. I have seen so many people eating crappy food that does nothing for the body. The challenge is finding food that is cheap and nutritious.




Another big problem is finding time to work out. School work is a big responsibility and it seems that now we are being stretched to our limits with classes, homework, and maintaining a social life.



Here are some of the simple things that can be done to improve your body:
1. Drink at least 4 water bottles of water a day(I am at 2 so far!)
2. Do 5 days of cardio for 30-60mins a day.
3. Lift weights 3 days a week
4. Eat more fruits and veggies.
5. Make healthy eating decisions

It is so important to maintain physical fitness in these days. So many people put it on the back burner and focus on other things, but by taking care of our bodies it will increase our quality of life.