Many of you have mentioned to me that my first post of the year on LIGHT, my one word resolution, has resonated with you somehow. I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate your feedback, because I felt like you might think it was a little “out there”.
Since we’re nearing the end of the first month of 2014, I wanted to check in with everyone and see how YOU were doing with your own resolutions. How’s it going?
I can honestly say that I have found myself falling down here and there. For example, not being as “light hearted” as I hope to be. But, all I have to do is remind myself that LIGHT is my focus and it instantly redirects me. I think that is the power of the one word resolution. It’s almost like a mantra. A way to stay focused and re-engage when I’m veering off in the wrong direction. Just like when you’re on your yoga mat and find your mind wandering.
One area that is currently the hardest for me is “Feeling Lighter – Making better food choices”. Ugh. Why is this so hard for me?
So, keeping things on a lighter note today, I’m sharing how I’m going to tackle this. I’m going to focus less on the food and focus on drinking more water. That’s it. Simple. Basic. Healthy.
And, since I’m all about keeping things pretty….here’s how I’m going to dress it up. Fruit. Mint. Pretty straws.
Most importantly, I’m going to lighten up and not be so hard on myself. How about you?
Great reminder to lighten up and stay hydrated with such pretty fruity potions. My parents are in a nursing home and they always have lots of pretty pitchers like this. It makes me smile and lighten up.
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Seeing all these pictures just makes me want to be healthier:) I agree lightening up sounds like a good idea…like not being so hard on myself when I indulge in chocolate ice cream at 11pm!!!! Hey I blame it on cabin fever:)
Hope you are well and staying warm…this weather is brutal and I find myself dreaming of spring!
Love the photos and great healthy drink ideas. Spring sounds good, we have a snow day today in Charlotte!
These images make drinking water so inviting. Now I need to go cut some fruit and get started!!
The colorful fruits and vegetables definitely make me want to drink the water! Snow still on the ground here in Jackson, MS today making me yearn for spring as well.
Light…it's not out there, it's a great resolution.
I've tried drinking water with fruit before but find that I prefer it straight up. These photos are gorgeous though! Very creative.
xo
Eesh | The Other Side of Paradise
Uh, why didn't I thought of it myself!? Drinking flavoured water – simply genius! Currently I am drinking lots of herbal tea (I really love herbal tea – mint, thyme, nettle, camomile or bouquet) 2-5 cups a day – I take it hot, warm, cold, whatever. Also water – I keep a full glass at my desk – sometimes find myself drinking water because I'm tired and want to distract my myself from the working process for a few seconds.
I kind of made a habbit to eat some fruit in the afternoon. The key is variety. Found it the hard way, after eating apples and kiwis for two weeks straight 😀
These are the things I've managed to lighten up for now. I hope there would be more as the months roll by.
Stay strong and light, you're not alone in this!
Best wishes,
Merry
Spring Cleaning London
So funny, drinking more water is one of my resolutions and I ALWAYS have to drink it with a straw…my kids think I'm weird but it just makes it more fun and so much easier!
xo,
Alexis
Such pretty photos! I feel like I've just visited a wonderful spa!! 🙂 Elizabeth, eating healthier (and lighter) is one of my goals this year. But it's been really difficult. I think it's this frigid cold weather. All I want is heavy, comfort food. Salads just not looking so great. Stay warm, L
These are VERY pretty waters! (But then, everything is prettier on Pretty Pink Tulips!)
These pictures actually make me crave water!! This cold weather is not helping to lighten my mood or my diet – all I want is warm comfy foods.
Hope you are having a lovely day and staying warm! xoxo
Elizabeth thank you for the reminder to lighten up in all ways. I love flavored water, so refreshing…
xoxo
Karena
2014 Artists Series
SO refreshing! A perfect reminder to stick to our resolutions. MISS YOU! Let's connect soon! xo E+J
We'd be all over these pretty light drinks if they were served warm… It's so hard to stick to healthy resolutions when we're freezing all the time! Thank you for reminding us of our one word mantra.
xxoo
C + C
Lighten up is an excellent positive word to help me with what I eat. It sounds more doable rather than the must's and the don't and other more negative words. Thanks!! Love the pretty waters. We do ice and fruit in the blender often.
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