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It’s been a busy year so far this year, as you’ve been noticing with the lack of posts here. I’ll remedy that soon. :)

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m joining hundreds of other bloggers out there for Ten in 2010, organized by the awesome Lori, of RecipeGirl.com

My goals for the next 10 weeks are:

1. Eat a more balanced diet, specifically:

• Eat breakfast: this is a big deal for me, as I rarely do eat breakfast.
• Eat more fruits and veggies.
• Eliminate 75% of rice from my daily meals. I’m Asian. I have rice in my blood, but I’m willing to eat less of it but not all.

2. Lose 10 lbs. Oh god, there, I said it here. I need to, no joke.

3. Incorporate regular running schedule. I’ve started doing the C25K running program with Denise and Maris last year, but I haven’t continuously been doing it because of various illnesses that has been plaguing me. I love running outdoors, but my body’s schedule of feeling well and the weather outside don’t sync at all. When I feel well enough to run, it’s raining. Oi. I’m now willing to get on a the (dreaded) treadmill to make up for days when I can’t be out running.

I’m not a fan of deprivation, so I won’t say No to cookies if you offer some — I’ll eat one. What I’m trying to accomplish is basically: BALANCE. Balance in nutrients. Balance in activities. I can be such a workaholic that I will try to think of myself first, especially when it comes to meals. I get so wrapped up with whatever I’m doing that it becomes a “chore” to eat. Not good at all. Hopefully, with this balancing act I’m trying to do, the health issues will go away. :-)

This is one of the healthier meals I’ve been making:

Brussel sprouts, grape tomatoes, feta cheese and quinoa