Extreme Me Makeover

Amber over at .{aefilkins}. has started a wonderful post revolution for us busy ladies called Extreme Makeover: Me Edition! I am looking forward to participating (although it seems geared toward moms, which I am not) because since moving into the house with Jed and Morris, I've been crazy playing "housewife." I spend a lot of time keeping up with the house, taking care of Morris and keeping an eye on Jed to make sure he's eating well. I used to be really good at taking care of me because... well, that's all I had to take care of! Even in college, when I was super busy with classes, homework and working... I managed to take care of an apartment, my friends and save some time for myself! So, I'm trying to get back to that point now.
Amber's question today is: How are you being a healthy role model for your children? Well, I don't have any children, but I do have a boyfriend who needs a little encouragement now and then.
I try to cook healthy and interesting dinners whenever I can, always with vegetables (hard to do when someone thinks potatoes are vegetables!) and lean meat. I use heart-healthy olive oil instead of butter or other fats. I drink milk with my dinner, eat whole grains and yogurt for breakfast, make sandwiches with whole-wheat bread for lunch, buy fresh fruit for snacks and drink lots of water. Is it working? Eh, it's a battle.
For exercise... I'm trying, but it's tough to fit it into the schedule. Over the summer, I took a Zumba class every week and tried to do some Yoga once a week. I also walk the dog at least once a day, and I always invite Jed along if he's home -- I usually get a big negative on that one.
We also try to get eight hours of sleep a night, which is really important for weight maintenance and overall health.
I know we have a long way to go, but I'm seeing some progress, which is encouraging.