Yogurt and Yoga

Before yoga, I had my dinner – very simple yet very filling – I am still full!

Last night I cut up an apple and put it in a big bowl with some grapes. 

To my bowl ‘o’ fruit, I added a Stonyfield Farm Fat Free French Vanilla and some granola from the cafeteria.

I used about 1/2 the container of granola – it isn’t the greatest for you.

All together now.

I had a great time at yoga tonight – it was much more challenging then the first time I went.  I feel like I missed a lot last week.  The poses definitely stretched me out – and I will probably be sore tomorrow.

Simple Changes September:

September 22, 2009: Use water pitcher in fridge as opposed to tap.

Matt and I have had a PUR water filter on our kitchen sink since we moved into this apartment. 

We both have developed the bad habit of turning on the faucet every time we want a drink of water.  In order to get the “filtered” water, you have to turn the water on, then turn the black knob you see on the right hand side, and THEN wait 5 seconds for the water to filter. 

Matt just conducted a very scientific test and realized that we waste 2/3 of a cup of water EVERY TIME we want a glass. 

We do have this lovely pitcher we fill with the water from our PUR and keep cold in the fridge.  For some reason, we tend to only use this at dinner time.  Odd huh?

My change for the day is to STOP refilling my glass from the sink and start using water from the pitcher.  Considering how much water I drink (probably 3-4 glasses at home on a low water day), that’s a lot of wasted water. 

Our pitcher probably holds about 4 glasses of water so using the pitcher would save approximately 2 cups of water – over time, that’s a lot of water. 

Now I owe you one from this weekend:

September 19, 2009: Green Your Computer!

On September 5th, I committed to turning off my computer at night – and I have been.  According to Go Green, Live Rich, only 5% of desktop and laptop computers have their energy efficiency settings enabled.  The EPA estimates that enabling these settings can help conserve almost 80% of the energy that would be consumed (p. 118).

There is a great website where you can download a free program that manages your computer’s power usage when it is idle, saving energy and decreasing the demand on your power utility.  

I just downloaded the program and look forward to see what it can do – I will keep you posted!

Off to finish the Biggest Loser!  See you in the morning.