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Yesterday, I met up with Justine and her Little One for lunch at Kalamata’s.
Justine and Little One looked adorable as always. I was sporting my I’ve been working on the house all morning & haven’t showered look. 
Remember my Restaurant Rules post? Well, lately, I’ve been slacking on said rules and just going with the flow. Normally, I would have scanned the menu online and chosen some sort of veggie-centric option before even leaving the house. However, yesterday, I showed up to the restaurant, my eyes fell upon lamb gyro, and that’s what I ordered, along with a side of tabouleh salad.
I rarely order sandwiches when dining out because that usually involves bread. However, the lamb gyro was exactly what I wanted in that moment, and I’m so glad I ordered it. I did freak out when I forgot to ask for the Tzatzaki sauce on the side, and my pita arrived to the table practically drowning in the stuff. Oh well, I thought, you’re out with a good friend…enjoy the yummy warm pita bread drenched in sauce. In the end, I enjoyed it so much that I bought an entire bag of freshly baked pita to take home. Lamb used to freak me out as well. I remember once I bought some ground lamb and made half lamb/half bison crock-pot meatballs. I’d heard lamb was really good for you, and didn’t think twice about the fat or calorie content. I decided those were the best meatballs I had ever made, and afterwards, looked up the nutritional stats. Well, come to find out, ground lamb is definitely NOT lean. I freaked out and decided I would never buy it again. Although I’ve never had a problem eating copious amounts of nut butter or avocados, I was always freaked out a bit by animal fat. Well, not any longer. In my opinion, it’s good for us, and my body seems to like it. Plus, it tastes yummy.
All this to say that I hope to continue to with enjoying more of the foods that I enjoy eating. Yes, I still plan to stay away from sugar for the most part, but when I crave steak, I’m going to eat it, and if I want a sandwich instead of a salad, then that’s what I’ll order. This is my pledge to myself.
Now, how about you? Do you have a pledge of your own to make? Perhaps you’d like to eat more green vegetables or participate in more outdoor activities. Or, maybe it’s time you dust off that yoga mat or drink a green smoothie everyday. Want to make it official? If so, GE has started a campaign to encourage women to take an active role in their own health and the health of their loved ones through a new program called Pledge for Better Health. All you have to do is click here to submit your Pledge. If you then return to this post and leave a comment below with a link to your pledge, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card for Whole Foods (giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Sorry). Apparently, there is a competition going on between bloggers, and whomever gets the most readers to make a Pledge for Better Health gets some sort of prize. It would be cool to win, but that’s not my point in getting you to submit a Pledge. Do this for yourself, not for me.
Can’t wait to hear all your pledges!
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http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584000013
I pledged to enjoy a little more chocolate in my life!!
I’ve never had lamb before but not really because of the fear of fat. I went to Ireland in high school and there were lamb dishes everywhere we went. But I just couldn’t bring myself to try it because all I saw in my head was cute little lambs that we saw driving through the Irish country.
I pledged to make yoga/other core/flexibility workouts more part of my routine instead of just cardio. I am a runner and sometimes get stuck in the running rut and don’t do anything else.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585000008
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585200008
I have decided to be more open minded about food and make more healthy choices…not just lowfat choices. I am doing well so far, but this is a hard one for me! I have started adding things little by little and I already feel better. It may be mental, but I guess that helps too!
I pledged to enjoy as many different colored fruits and veggies as possible every day!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584900006
I haven’t made a pledge via blog yet, but I want to pledge to consume more veggies every day – shouldn’t be hard since summer’s coming and they’re EVERYWHERE
I am happy for you that you are relaxing the rules a bit. I used to have a set of strict rules similar to yours and that is actually when I had the most problems with my weight. When I relaxed the rules and focused more on eating intuitively my eating issues subsided and weight regulated.
I pledge to be more mindful throughout the day
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585800005
I pledged to give up my quest for body perfection, and instead focus on body love! I always beat myself up for not meeting my own standard of what my body *should* look like. I need to realize that my body does amazing things for me, and I am the best version of myself!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585400009
Great post HEAB! You have to live life and go with the flow. And get what you want…YUM love pitas! I am looking out for lamb, it’s been recommended so many times
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585600004
I pledged to be nicer to my body and take rest days as needed!
i cooked with lamb last month and used my george forman grill… i forgot to dump out the grease pan.. so when it cooled.. the fat hardened. it was disguisting. sorry everyone reading this! when i cook with bison theres hardly any fat.. but i know what u mean about lamb. very disheartening
Great post Heather! I totally agree and appreciate you spreading the “go easy on yourself love”.
I pledge to love myself more everyday through the foods I eat and through rest and relaxation.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584300008
I pledged to take my exercise routine outside so I can get energy from the sun and fresh air!!:-)cc
Thank you for being an inspiring and honest person Heather. This post is one of my favorites, so glad you were able to enjoy the gyro and even bought some pita! That is fantastic! I’ll get there
You are awesome.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584100010
So great that you were able to get something that you enjoyed SO much! Yay!
I pledge to have 3 cups of spinach in my smoothies instead of 2. Gotta start somewhere!
My pledge is to keep on my “healthy journey” – I still have quite a bit of weight to gain in order to be in a healthy range, so I’m pledging to gain the weight!
Oops! Here is my link:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585700011
I absolutely love lamb! At Easter we ate lamb and my in-laws complained it was “too lamb-y”. Not sure what the hell that means. The ‘lamby-ness’ is what makes it delicious (otherwise might as well just eat another chicken breast)
My pledge is to exercise at home on the days I don’t go to the gym.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584400009
That lunch looks so yummy!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584400010
i pledge to drink a big raw green smoothie everyday! (Just got a vitamix so am already on day 2!)
Proud of you. There are NO rules…never any rules. You live life. None of us make it out alive, so u cannot create rules…live and relax. If I were U.S…I would make a pledge to be more positive.
here’s my pledge!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585500014
thanks for letting us know about this! I’m definitely sharing this with my family and friends
I pledged to workout at least 3 times a week!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585600007
I pledged to celebrate my body for what it can do, and not what it can’t.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584000022
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583700021
Here’s mine! Great post BTW, trying to achieve perfection is a losing battle for sure.
here’s my pledge: http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585000018
I’m pledging to ease up on myself a bit… i’m not a worse person for having gained weight…
I’m glad you decided to go with the flow. Life is meant to be lived.
I swear I left my pledge on the website but i can’t get to the individual link… dumb work network. I’ll come back and link.
I just loved this post!
My pledge: http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584700012
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584100014
I pledge to take control of my own health and eat better.
Thanks for posting this!
My pledge is to listen to my body. Take rest days when it asks. Eat healthy when it asks. Eat chocolate when it asks.
Do what it tells me it needs.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584000023
I love your attitude towards eating — very refreshing in a world where too many women are being too restrictive.
My pledge is to eat more whole and natural foods and cut out the processed junk! Real food is the best food.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586200013
I pledge not to be so hard on myself when things don’t go as expected. There is no such thing as “failure”!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585800017
If that is your “I’ve been working on the house all morning & haven’t showered” look, then it’s better than anyone else I’ve seen
I pledged to eat more vegetables and exercise more
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583700022
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583700023
Always eat a healthy vegetarian diet and inspire others to do the same for health and ethical reason(s)
I couldn’t fit the “s” in so it kind of looks like i can’t spell, haha!
I am glad that you did that post. I went to CPK and had a delicious pizza. I was starving and finished the entire thing. Normally I would feel guilty about eating all that food, but my body needed it and I enjoyed every bite. I need to listen to my body more and worry a little less.
i pledged to honor my bod
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584000030
Aww too bad is only for U.S. residents!
but i pledge to take rest days when i need them! 
I pledged to watch my portion sizes:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584600009
I think that is a great perspective.
(I think it cut off part of my pledge, but…) I pledged to eat less processed foods and refined sugar, and also to regularly do strength training/core workouts. I need to get out of this cardio-rut I’m currently in!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585400011
First of all, you look gorgeous!
And second, here’s my pledge
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585200013
i love how you are giving your body what it needs. i feel the same way. i pledge to honor myself and live my life to its fullest. life is short there are no do overs!
I pledge to drink a green smoothie every day! I stopped drinking them over the winter, but now that the weather is getting warmer, I should drink them more often.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585900008
I pledged to treat my body with love and respect.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584500011
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Your” I’ve been working on the house all morning & haven’t showered” look has a certain punk rock edge which is super cool
Here’s my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585100016
I pledge to eat more vegetables!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584500014
Sometimes you just have to get the good stuff. Sounds like it was what your body needed! Just like you do well with lots of saturated fat, I do well with lots of carbs. I don’t function well on a lo carb diet at all.
I pledge to get done with losing this last 10 lbs and then get on with my life and get training for a full marathon.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583600017
I pledged to eat more organic foods. I study environmental science and see first hand what all those chemicals/pesticides are doing to our environment (and our bodies) so with summer and farmers markets coming I will def be stocking up!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584800019
Here’s my pledge. I wish I could have pledged to eat more lamb gyro. When I was in Greece, I think I had lamb burgers every day
I’ve pledged to exercise in some intentional way, 15 minutes minimum every day. I’ve started and have an 8 day streak running.
Oh and the link was
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge
Hi Heather,
Here’s a link to my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585800024
I pledged to continue to eat as clean as possible, be more active, and have an attitude of gratitude.
I pledge to get back to swimming after being away from it for 10 years.
This is a GREAT idea.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584800023
I know I am also a bit hard on myself for my eating habits sometimes. You just gotta go with the flow (and be careful if “the flow” gets to be a bit to heavy on the sugar.)
I’m so happy to read this post, and happy for you! I am working on the same thing, listening to what my body wants and being able to tell when I’m full or am not hungry in the first place. Of course, I always try to make healthy choices within those parameters
I don’t like definite rules about food, except to eat healthy!
Love your pledge! Mine is similar, here’s the link:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584600016
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586100023
I pledge to eat at least five different vegetables every day. I am trying to diversify and I know it will take a some creativity, but I think I can do it!
It’s good that the rules are being relaxed a little. Sometimes it’s better to go with the flow!
(However, I respect your choices- it is your body!)
You have pledged to: I pledge to think only positive thoughts about my body!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586100024
I pledged to eat more fruit and slow foods … I am joining a slow food co-op and will eat any veggies they give me for the month, even if I don’t like them (I figure I can always blend them up in my smoothie
).
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583300022
way to go for relaxing your rules when eating out! i definitely have them too, and i know they can be helpful, but sometimes you just have to let go and enjoy the moment with friends and family.
i have a problem with binge eating, especially with trigger foods like cereal and chips, so i pledged to stop bingeing and eat intuitively.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584000035
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584600018
i pledged to stress less and put my happiness first!
PS: lamb is the most delicious thing ever. fat=flavor.
I pledge to stop eating when I am stressed out and to find alternative strategies for coping. Now hopefully I can stick to it! Love reading all of these healthy and positive pledges!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586200020
Ohhhh… have you ever been to Greece in your travels Heather? I have never, ever had gyros and souvlaki like they make in Athens- seriously, there was a camera crew for a travel programme at the restaurant I was at its so famous… you and CD should go if you can! I’m just stunned that some cafes in America serve wholemeal pitas! Good for you for following your gut (he he;) ) My pledge is to start LIKING tea or coffee and get off the Pepsi Max that is slowly but surely decimating my teeth… oh, and try to find something that relaxes me (no mean feat I tell you!)
Hey Laura, You know, I have never been to Greece. Been to Italy 5 times and never made it to Greece. Kind of sad, no? MUST.GET.THERE.SOMEDAY! Best of luck giving up the Pepsi Max. I used to be highly addicted to Coke Zero…I think they put drugs in that stuff.
yay!!! good for you
enjoy the freedom of going with the flow…whenever I can just sit back and enjoy, it is so much better. But, I am still working on being there ALL the time, haha
have a great week
xoxo
So glad to hear that you just ate intuitively–something I strive to do every day!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583600020
I pledge to learn to listen to my body more closely.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584200019
Give myself a break once in a while.
I tend to beat myself up and I need to work on laying low and just enjoying life.
So happy you had a wonderful gyro!! I’ve always wanted to try them, and pita bread is the BEST!
My husband is a kiwi (new zealander) so we have Lamb and roasties all the time. Its so GOOD! I love the idea of this pledge! Thanks Heather.
love your blog!
and here’s my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584200020
good for you Heather…I think the worst thing we can do is deprive ourselves. It ends up being so silly sometimes. I’m trying to get better about eating out. I used to be so insane about it that I would be the only one who wouldn’t be eating at the table…I would eat before or after (at home). It’s just crazy…I want to enjoy meals out with people and who cares if it’s not ‘ideal’ once in a while right?
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583900023
I pledged to fuel my body with healthy foods, not junk.
LOVE LOVE LOVE gyros and tabouleh.
You go, girl! Way to relax those rules =D
My pledge is to listen to my body and don’t eat things only because I like the way they taste… focus on things I like AND things that make my body feel good!!
xo
K
Thanks for the inspiration, HEAB!
I have been doing yoga at least 4 times a week lately, and I have to say I love it. Soo, here’s my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584100025
(:-) !!!)
My pledge was simple, but something I really have been meaning to do. I pledged to drink more water! I’m a habitual diet soda drinker and need to kick the habit.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585100025
Hi Heather, I clicked over from Fit and Forty Something. First sentence, I read Kalamata’s. I thought I know that place and sure enough we are Nashville neighbors. I liked the post today. Looking forward to reading more. Take care.
Lanette, Such a small world. So glad you found me and thanks for reading.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583300027
I <3 Whole Foods but my wallet doesn't…pick me!!
I pledge to up my workouts to 6 times a week so that I can be more healthy, not so I can look better.
As of recent, I find myself focusing more on working out to look good than working out to be healthier. Not that there is anything wrong with wanting to look good, but I find my motivation wanes more easily when I’m focused on appearance rather than health. Health is what it’s all about anyway, right?!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586100030
Good for you relaxing the “rules” a bit! Variety and freedom make life way more exciting!
My pledge is simple, but something I really need to do to improve my health:
I pledge to eat and relax more and get back to a healthier weight.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584500020
I pledge to listen to my body more. I’ve been doing a better job of it lately but I still think there is room to improve. When it needs rest I am going to give it to it. When it wants healthy food I’m going to give it to it and even if it doesn’t want healthy food I’ll just go with it. Life is so much better that way.
I pledged to take chances even when I’m afraid! I’m such a worry wart!
and I love this post Heather…you basically said everything i have done and still do to this day. it helps seeing others get past these mentalities and gain strength to relax and enjoy.
HEAB!! Great idea…. here’s my ling http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584500022 but I don’t have a wholefoods in my area (I know BUMMER)… so if I should happen to win… just draw the next person (but let me know I won cuz I never win anything and just winning is way cool! hehe)
I’ve actually been doing my pledge since the beginning of the year and loving it! I enjoy making things from scratch and experimenting with spices… ie. I found out I ADORE hot curry.. and did you know hot curry on sweet potatoes is FABULOUS?? Not kidding.. num num num
Annie
Annie, I love curried sweet potatoes!
im not trying to sound boastful in any way at all, but i pledged to start loving me for me, not to be torn down by others
your wonderful Heather!
I pledge to let my boyfriend cook me dinner without looking over his shoulder to be sure it’s what I would deem healthy. I’m such a control freak when it comes to how my food is prepared or what I’m eating and it’s just not necessary or mentally healthy to be that way ALL the time. He would be so happy if I just sat down and enjoyed what he made rather than me making a more “acceptable” dinner. I would feel good too because it would be a huge step towards relaxing some of my food rules and realizing that there are no negative consequences. I’m really going to do this before the week’s end!
Thanks for the post – I loved it! The pita sandwich looks delicious! Here’s my pledge to get more sleep this year: http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=583600026
Brandae
Awww, so great to see a pic of Justine and her boo. She is a little lady now! And Justine and you both look marvelous…when I go to my blogger meetups, my local friends are really cute and gussied up and I am sporting the Be Present pants and lucky to have a shower, but hey, Ive got a snack bag and lots of toys for Skylar
Glad you’re rolling with the flow on the rules and such. That’s the name of the game in this life thing
xo
That felt good making a pledge!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=585600025
I pledge to
eat a rainbow of colors every day (and not talking about skittles here!) and try yoga (I’m a runner)
Below is the link to my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=584600026
I pledged to cut out unnecessary sugars for good!
And I love lamb, but used to fear the animal fat too…not any more…bring on the bacon!
I pledged.http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=566300016
Glad you took some of my advice
It is a good day around here IF I get my shower in before dinner…I run around town with that ” I just worked out, cleaned the house, ran errands and SO need a spa day look”. You on the other hand, look gorgeous as always!
My pledge is not to be so hard on myself on things I simply cannot control. And focus on all the positive, wonderful things in my life I DO have!
I pledge to do more yoga! I’ve been seriously slacking lately
Check out my new blog
http://lepetitcarrot.blogspot.com/
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=587600003
What a cool idea! I liked being able to see other pledges as well.
Hey girl,
It’s good to see you still being very healthy and yet relaxing your own rules just a little, according to what you want. Very inspiring.
I feel like you’re always doing something I need to do myself, and haven’t gotten to that point of maturity yet.
Keep up the good work!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=587200008
I find that it is tough to really enjoy life if I have too many rules!
yumm i love lamb!
i pledged to remember how good it feels to take care of myself!
Here’s my pledge: http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=588600006 to eat all my grains whole!
I’m trying to eat more intuitively, less restrictively! This is a great way to finally say it out loud.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586600005
I pledge to not be so hard on myself and to try to like what I see in the mirror!
I am a new reader to your blog. I love it! I especially love your creative pancake ideas…the “Boo Berry” have gotten me inspired to try them myself! Yum!
Paige, Glad you found me, and I hope you enjoy some pancakes soon.
I pledge to do my best in everything I pursue.
Glad you were able to relax and enjoy the restaurant outing.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge
I pledged to starting my own garden this spring.
Heather, I love that you admit that it did freak you out not to order the sauce on the side because I’m sure it would scare a lot of us too! It’s hard to just live in the moment sometimes and remember to focus on the friend, not the food. Thank you for being so inspiring
I pledged to treat myself whenever I needed it!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge
We already eat pretty well, although we splurge sometimes, but our weight is far too high still. So my pledge was to walk or workout at least 5 of 7 days every week!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=587600016
The healthy side of me pledged to eat more greens .. the college student in me pledged to drink less beer
You said keep ‘em coming!
My pledge is to stop dieting and start putting my digestion first. Lots of times I want to not eat carbs, because carbs are “evil,” and I’ll eat nuts instead. BUT NUTS MAKE ME SICK!!! Why do I do this? Because I want a belly like the prepubescent girls on the front of Cosmo.
No more nuts. Only nut butter. No more caffeine. No more alcohol. No more anything that makes me sick, even if it’s something that I love.
That’s my pledge.
Good luck to you with yours! Looks like you are kickin’ ass already.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586700016
I pledge to make time for myself every day!
How did you know I had a hot dog and fries last night. LATE!
Once again HEAB, you’ve read my mind!
A college friend I hadn’t seen in 10 years was visiting LA, on the same night I had the extremely rare occasion of a Movie Premiere! My wife couldn’t go! My college gal pal and I dressed up, had a great time, and I felt like a swell. Unfortunately, we had skipped dinner and were in the middle of Hollywood Blvd, starved at 11pm on a school night. The organic granola bars I had brought along had worn off. Sigh. I’m showing my friend the tourist sights of Hollywood, and pointed out one of my pre-weight loss faves, Skooby’s hot dog stand.
It was time for me to relax, and enjoy mindfully what I once did mindlessly.
Evan, Nothing like a good hot dog every so often. I get them whenever CD and I go to professional baseball games…it’s the law you know.
Glad you enjoyed.
Congratulations Heather- I think this may be my favorite post from you yet! You seem to really be coming into yourself and are finally getting comfortable in your own skin! I think you helped so many people! I am so glad you are loosening your grip on food control, and allowing yourself to grow, and ENJOY! You are an inspiration!
Barbara
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=589100023
I pledged to eat intuitively and know it’s okay to indulge every now and then. I always feel incredibly guilty if I eat something I don’t consider “clean” or that has no nutritional benefit. I need to accept that I can eat dessert once in a blue moon and my entire body will not be destroyed by it. That’s an obsessive and harmful way of thinking. Maybe some day I can again enjoy a slice of chocolate cake and have no regrets. That’s what I hope for, anyways!
I pledge to say “I can” everyday.
Awesome post, I love your pledge! Here’s mine:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=588000030
My dear Heather, posts like these are yet another example of your unique, true heart:)
You are the best! Sometimes I think at the same moment in time, we both are sitting at a restaurant, looking at the menu having the same conversation in our minds.
My pledge: To give myself more compassion, listen to my body, and give myself more rest. To let go of such high expect of myself and others. To live in the moment and practice less planning.
I pledged to drink more water!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=589100029
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=590300003
I pledge to nourish and strengthen my body without expecting perfection.
I pledge to be gentler to myself….and to start reading HEAB again more regularly. I can’t tell you how happy this post made me- I had stopped reading regularly b/c I found your restriction triggering. I feel like anything is possible right now.
Way to go, Heather! You’re inspiring me.
I have been afraid of the sun for so long since I am fair skinned, and have always been an avid user of sunscreen. After hearing the debates back and forth about whether or not short amounts of unprotected time in the sun (15-20 minutes a day) is necessary to get vitamin D, I have decided to go for it! I think it is important to get your vitamin D levels up which will protect you against cancer and getting a little tan would be a nice side benefit.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=590700002
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=589900020
I pledge to eat a vegan diet with more greens, fruits and vegetables fro the next 21 days.
I loved this!
Here’s my pledge
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=592800006
I love this, too!
Here is my pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=594900012
That meal looks fabulous…I would give up all rules for that, for sure! In fact, I have had to ease out of red meat restrictions when I’m at my Iraqi clients houses and definitely enjoyed some lamb!! Yum!
Here is my link:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=592700012
I pledged to get outside no matter what the weather looks like! Seattle weather gets kind of gloomy for me sometimes!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=593300008
I pledged to eat chocolate once a week. Weird pledge for someone who would normally say that they are not a chocolate person. For some reason, I’ve really gotten into lately after discovering the joys of dark chocolate. I know there is nothing wrong with a little piece, but I don’t think I need to indulge every day. I’d be just as satisfied with another piece of fruit. Plus too much sugar leaves me feeling lethargic.
I pledge to become more active and eat fewer processed sugars and “sweets”!
Thanks for sharing this pledge website. I’ve been meaning to document this somewhere, because my saying this pledge in my head doesn’t seem to work very well.
I hope your pledge is going well!
After reading The China Study, I could never eat animals again. I was already a contented vegetarian, but wow, this book opened my eyes to the harm that animal products do to our bodies – I especially loved the ‘diseases of affluence’ chapter. Check it out; so good!! I am lending copies to everyone I know
I pledge to continue to treat my body with love, let it breathe & sweat & eat good food.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=592800029
I pledged to live life fun!
I pledge to listen to my body and to what it needs more often. I pledge to try relax and not be a stress eater… (easier said than done!)
I pledge to eat more vegetables…especially my greens. I love vegetables, but as a new Mom trying to fit everything in I generally go for whatever is there and ready (usually fruit, etc…) I know how great I feel when I am getting plenty of green love in my life. Thanks for making me feel more accountable:)
I pledge to nourish my body with good things and be a role model for my little boy.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=611000197
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=613000233
Provide my kids with healthier snacks!
THX Heather for promoting such a great idea!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=610700245
remind myself that food is to be loved, not feared.
I made my pledge! It was really fun to read everyone else’s! Here’s mine: http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=613100233
I pledge to try new healthy foods
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=611300261
I pledge to stop defining myself by what I avoid and do not allow myself to enjoy.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=613000301
I pledged to ride my bike more.
Here’s mine! http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=610700315
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=611700315
I pledged to eat less processed foods and to be outside more
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=612100238
Well, I was not going to exercise today and then I thought, “maybe i want a $20 gift card?” So this is real inspiration…
I am a little concerned that I can be bribed to exercise with healthy food and/or supplements. But not overly.
I love your pledge, Heather! I pledged to spend more time running and exploring outside, because it is so good for my mind and body.
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=586700016
I think it’s great that you relaxed on the rules for your day with a good friend. I think enjoying a good conversation is definitely worth it!
I’m pledging to take better care of myself, since stress and moving have really been getting to me lately! Ahh!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=611200324
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=612500399
im eating my share of fruits and veg every day!
I pledged to eat more local fruits & veggies
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=610700484
I pledged to eat less processed foods for the rest of my life!!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=612700432
Here is my pledge
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=614800025
Great giveaway! My pledge:
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=616300093
i pledged to live my life and not freak if i can’t workout!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=614700103
I made a pledge to accept and learn to love my physical “flaws” and also to make it to the gym more often!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=616000303
Yay for healthy pledging
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=617600004
I pledged to run 3 races before winter, eat 5 servings of veggies a day, and think more positively!
I pledged to listen to my body for when/what I want to eat…
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=620700259
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=633400281
I like how some of the healthy pledges are about being less strict and mean to yourself! I pledge to HEAB-ify my exercise and listen to what my body wants to do and not what my head says!
i pledged to eat less processed foods and to take time to prepare my food!
http://www.bhg.com/healthpledge?pledgeid=666100286
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