WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN 1/13/18~
HEY EVERYONE!
WELCOME TO OUR "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN!....
HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?
How has the "New Year" been treating you so far?
How have you been doing so far with your present goals?
What have been your highlights of the past week?
What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!! 
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**The past week has been well.... Finally got back on track after all the Holiday "Splurging" (what I like to call it).. and so far so good.
**I kept up with app'ts, I went out and got all my healthier foods/meals... I pre-prepped, pre-planned and pre-tracked everything!
**I'm back on track with my workouts, increasing my steps again above the 10,000 mark (since I kind of got behind on that during the holiday season....and Rockin' and Sweatin' again...
**I got 2 new water bottles, both tell you when its time to drink and encourage you to drink more...... My sleep wasn't doing so bad, however the past couple nights I kind of fell off the wagon with that, but It's all good! I will get right back on track with that as I noticed how better I feel and what I can accomplish by getting up earlier and feeling more alert.
**Today is my usual "Rest Day" / Treat Day, but...I've got everything pre-planned and pre-tracked... And.. an "At home" workout planned indoors (since theres no POUND class today and Its freezing temps outside).. 
HOPE EVERYONE ELES'S WEEK HAS GONE WELL~
@PoliteOcean that look nice like bottle. can i see them? 
january is just a trial month, and 2018 start in february, but for now it go pretty good. thanks to you to be part of my life this year again <3
@vivelespatates
Awwww.. this is great Patates!... Thanks so much for checking in 
I didn't make healthy choices today (foodwise) but I'm taking it easy after a rough week and wanted a treat lol. I hope you all are doing okay. *hugs*
@essdee
It happens Essdee... . But its all good, we just keep getting back on track best we can. Thanks so much for checking in this week! Great to hear from you!
@PoliteOcean Thank you! I will try to post more often, sort of playing catch-up this weekend :)
The weather ups and downs are tough. In 2 days we have had a change of over 30 C. I dragged myself out to an event yesterday, I really wasn't feeling it, but I had RSVPed and I think it was good to go. I crashed as soon as I got home. If I had just stayed home I probably would have semi-napped/watched tv and been up later. While naps are good (I had one yesterday before the event) I did feel like I needed a solid period of sleep and I think I got about 11 hours all at once.
Exercise wise, I'm back to my usual stuff, although I don't think I'm at my max strength/endurance that I have reached this past year, that's ok. The rowing machine I got has way more resistance than the more expensive stuff. So even on the lowest setting it's harder than I want. I will be on it less in a week and for short periods than what I was hoping because of this, but I think I still want to keep it. Either way, needs more testing out before I make a decision. 3 times a week is probably more realistic than most days for using it as what I was hoping for was something much easier than going for a walk, basically a way to move easily without feeling like strength was needed and this is requiring strength.
So my goal for this week is to get on it at least 3 times. This past week was twice, but I was alway very worn out and I guess I did test it a little bit before I actually did those 2 sessions, although it wasn't a 'real' session, no shoes or anything like that.
@PoliteOcean
HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week? I have been pretty anxious :(
How has the "New Year" been treating you so far? Not super bad
How have you been doing so far with your present goals? I need to carve out more time for myself to meditate and do yoga
What have been your highlights of the past week? my boyfriend is back from his trip :)
The past week has had its ups and downs. There were two days when I just didnt want to get out of bed and go to work. However, Im feeling good about eating healthier, I got a new cookbook and have been trying out some recipes. The highlight has been working on my hobby refinishing midmod furniture. I found a beautiful danish teak table and chairs and got some really nice fabric to recover the chairs.
Week is still slow for me, though I'm moving more just not to where I should. I am drinking more water, getting better and better at that. as far as eating goes, i am getting better at stopping when i am full and reaching for water first before food, coz i know it could be my thirst drive thats making me want to reach for food and of course if water doesn't suffice, i reach for a healthy snack...Apple, almonds, a teaspoon of peanut butter etc....
hoping by next week my cough will be gone so i can pick up dancing again...
Good Luck all...have an amazing week!!!
HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?
It's been wild! Lots of ups and downs, tons of silly roundabout administrative schedule shuffling, and then travel!
How has the "New Year" been treating you so far?
First week was super rough for me; I fell hard into lonliness, anxiety, and depression. But I just got myself to an island with some family, fun, and sun! When I return from vacation, I will really have to hit the ground running...tons of stuff to catch up on and get done. Pretty solidly booked up until mid-March at least! (and probably through the summer honestly...haven't finished my scheduling yet!) :o
How have you been doing so far with your present goals?
I've been slacking on meditation and exercise, doing pretty well with finding good gluten free and dairy free meals. Started back up with some yoga because I really needed it after all that time on a plane and in a car! I have been doing well with reading; I have already finished a few books :)
What have been your highlights of the past week?
Lots of fun chats with family/family friends! Being on a beautiful island! Surviving a ballistic missile threat!
Trying to get back to exercise and healthy eating after the holidays. Just have to focus. 
@PoliteOcean
Last week was difficult, but I've been feeling a lot better this week. I think I needed to talk to someone and begin to let out some of the emotions and thoughts that multiply when I'm feeling lonely.
Since the new year began, things have been up and down, but that's okay. I think I'm on the road to getting better
I've been doing fairly well with my goals. I have been sleeping better, and starting to develop a few healthier habits. A few days ago I made a list of things to do when I feel down that have helped me in the past. I'm hoping that way I will feel like I have more of an escape when I get upset.
Some of the best moments of the past week were playing a fun game with my family (we had lots of laughs), doing some baking, and going to dance class.
Hope you are all doing well and feeling healthy!
