Welcome to my 2nd Wellness Wednesday post! I’m still pretty close to 10 over the weight limit (down .5) around here. However, feeling a little more positive.
Today started a bit chaotic as I realized that my husband forgot trash day. They’ve been coming earlier than normal so I threw a sweatshirt over my pajamas and took all our recycling and trash out to the curb. And I’m glad I did as they once again came around quite early. No complaints though.
I’ve decided to start each wellness Wednesday post with my breakfast, no idea why.
Breakfast
Today’s shake flavor: caramel sundae flavor mixed with a cup of coffee, a tablespoon of cocoa, and a banana. It’s been my favorite flavor combo so far. I do feel like the shakes give me a fair amount of energy but that could also be the fact I’m mixing them with coffee. (Note: I’m not drinking more coffee than usual, just mixing my usual 2nd cup up in the shake.)
Next, just a couple random thoughts.
Broken Window Syndrome
We have so many unfinished projects around this house. Sometimes it gets me a bit down as well as the fact the house seems to be in a constant state of mess. And then, I started thinking about the old broken window theory from back in the 80’s. Totally random thought.
So what does this have to do with wellness/weight loss? Our kitchen is one of the worst offenders. As you may or may not know, I’m in a constant battle to keep our kitchen table clean. Some of it is life, of course. However, there are also unfinished projects in the kitchen constantly annoying me. Plus, I know how happy I still feel when looking at the clean and organized pantry. So, I became curious.
Does a clean kitchen help with weight loss? I asked this question of Mr. Google and found a few interesting answers.
A few articles for your reading pleasure:
Keeping Your Kitchen Clean Can Help You Lose Weight
Putting Your Kitchen On A Diet
How Getting Organized Can Help You Lose Weight
How Keeping A Clean Kitchen Can Help You Lose Weight
And one more, just for fun, about kitchen colors. Not entirely sure about this as my light green kitchen doesn’t seem to impact our food choices. Still a fun read.
Can Your Kitchen Wall Color Help You Lose Weight?
Now, I’m going to jump off here and go clean my kitchen. (Actually, I’m going to go soak up some sunshine and plant some flowers because that’s also great for health and wellness.)
What do you think about the kitchen ideas listed above?
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Day 86/365
Jean, you put me to work. 😀 As soon as I get home after work, I’ll start cleaning the kitchen. 🙂
I wish you luck in everything you do!
Thank you! I definitely need to start in on my kitchen, got the table cleaned off yesterday but it filled up again quickly though we did manage to sit and eat at it for a change.
A restaurant manager once told me that the colour of Orange is the best for restaurant because orange colour boost appetite..I think the same idea apply to the kitchen. I always try my best to keep the dining table clean but it’s not an easy task though.
I’ve heard that as well, funny though because I seldom see orange restaurant walls do you? Yes, keeping the kitchen/dining table seems to feel like a losing battle at times!