Flax and swimming

So I'm trying to do better with taking care of myself in all ways, not just with weight. I went to the dentist, have a doctor appointment next week, and got a great new haircut. This all makes me very happy :) I've been swimming in our town's lake every couple of days. I normally do four laps (eight lengths) of the lake, which is at least 50 yards across. My hubby guesses it as 80 yards. Usually I do a lame breast stroke, but I'm super proud of myself because yesterday I did three complete lengths without stopping of regular freestyle, kicking like crazy. Man, I was breathing heavy and my arms are super sore today. But it felt good.

I've also started putting flax in my smoothies because Dr. Oz said on Oprah that if there's one food you should add to your diet, it's flax. So I got a few kinds at Trader Joe's last week - milled with blueberries (which is what I add to my smoothies) and plain old milled, which I'm going to put into brownies or something like that. I have to say, it's pretty disgusting. But I like being able to have all those Omega 3's. It's good for my brain, and for the baby's, once I get preggars.

Here's my new favorite lunch, which I just had: pita, spread with hummus, toasted in the oven so it's - well - toasty. Then put on spinach, feta cheese and olives. Mmmmmm. Yummy and healthy.

Still trying to drink my 8 glasses of water each day, which also feels good.

Guess that's it for now.