WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN 1/27/18

The past week was especially rocky, lot of difficult emotions coming up to the surface.

January has been tough overall.

Yesterday took the entire day off to give myself time to heal.

No computer/internet, eating less though eating well. Feeling better, grounded.

**This past week had a few ups and downs...The week started off alright, until a few days in, My son had some issues with his Dog the previous week before... A dog he had for the past few years. And he had to make a heart-wrenching choice to put him to sleep. It was a pretty sad start to the week due to this. He was such a sweet and gentle dog, and we are just trying to get back on track and begin to heal from it all.

**Despite everything, and trying to be there for my son, I managed to stay on track with everything else, such as eating and exercising. I've gotten almost Twice the amount of planned steps in each day. I Only taught "One" Zumba class this week. And managed to do "Home" Workouts the remainder of the week.... I also managed to take some spare time and Obtain TWO more Zumba licenses which are "Online". One to teach ZUMBA-Gold "Toning". And another to teach ZUMBA "Plate". Plate is a license that allows us to help "Coach" others in nutrition! At this point I have now obtained All of the Zumba license formats. (Except Zumbini: that works with Babies/Toddlers & families). ..... And sleep?...Eh~ Still working on that one.

**Today is my Husbands Birthday! So...we will be celebrating that today.~ Which means we will be eating whereever he chooses. So, I will do my best to continue my goals of staying on track with eating. I intend to get up and get in a home workout since theres no POUND class today. And will pre-plan the rest of my meals. Including where we go. I have already started looking at the menu ahead of time.

**I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE'S WEEKEND HAS GONE WELL~

@PoliteOcean

HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?

Last week was extremely exhausting and busy because we've started working on the experimentation of our research paper to gather results and data to finish it. Though teachers didn't attend most of our classes because they're also busy with some other school work and whatnot hehehe

This is the last check-in for the month of January, How do you feel this past month has gone for you?

OMG, I didn't realize we're already on the last check-in! Time goes by in just a blink, wow! I think it passed by so fast that I wasn't aware that the I've gone through the first month of 2018 lol

What do you feel you accomplished in January?

Being able to be emotionally stable even though it can be hard to be consistent at some point! c:

What would you like to continue working on as we move into a New month?

I'll focus more on self care ways and techniques! c: Managing my time and the tasks I've here in the community as well!

What have been your highlights of the past week?

It was my mom's birthday yesterday so we went out for a dinner in a eat-all-you-can buffet restaurant! Yay!

What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!

"self care is not a reward for being responsible or for working hard. you don't 'deserve' or 'not deserve' to be nice to yourself. you are an alive person and rather than thinking of self care as incentives or bonuses you can get by adhering to and succeeding at abled standards (at a detriment to your health), you can think of it as:
making deposits of self esteem by caring for yourself and allowing yourself nice things and feelings.

you don't have to deplete yourself to EMPTY before filling yourself back up again. you can do nice things for yourself before you hit the bottom." —elvendork

Seeing this post makes me feel like ugh, already?

Didn't really get much done this week at all. Regular workout happened at least. No rowing at home. My husband is reducing calories a bit which may lead to me doing so too - although not in a purposeful way like him. If he's not having a big snack I'm less likely to be eating one. Sometimes out of sheer laziness too!

Busy week with work, but was able to get walks in and eat healthy. Keeping stress levels in check. Looking forward to Spring.

The month started out stressful and today is stressful (from the last few days dramas at work) but lots in the middle was wonderful. I've grown a lot this month because of the 7cups tool. The most important measurement for me is the "days consistent" and when I come on the first thing I look to do is complete something on my growth path and then provide encouragement for someone else and list something I'm thankful for. So net-sum is a gain.

I think my focus going into the new month has to be detaching from acting on my worries about other people's fearful energies. Trying to persuade others is a no-win situation for me. It doesn't get rid of the worry and only intensifies it. So, worry plan - detach and not act. Only send good thoughts and encourage everyone.

@PoliteOcean

HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?

Despite it being quite a busy week, I did feel good for most of it. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I worked really hard so I was a bit worn out and drained by Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Thankfully on Friday I was able to stay at home and get some much needed rest

This is the last check-in for the month of January, How do you feel this past month has gone for you?

​​Wow, how did that happen so fast? This month has had its ups and downs as usual, but I think it is safe to say I am making some improvements, even if they are small. Even if I still have hard days, I think I'm learning to cope better. That makes me really happy

What do you feel you accomplished in January?

I started a reading program, began my second semester of college classes, and have been learning a lot about how to take care of myself better, and understand my emotions.

What would you like to continue working on as we move into a New month?

I want to start reaching out to people more. I know it might be hard, and I'm a little scared, but I want to try. It will probably take longer than just February, but I'm beginning to feel almost ready to share myself with others again.

Any highlights of the past week that you'd like to share?

My mom and I spent Thursday afternoon with a good family friend, and it was really what we all needed. We had a wonderful time and it was good to take a break and do something fun.

What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!

I hope everyone is doing well and has a great weekend If your week was tough, I hope next week is better!

I'm not looking forward to this week.

I have pelvis, back, and leg pain from my endometrisos but no medical . . . waiting on paperwork.

I am sad, but I can't cry. I'm emotionally stuck. I also have writer's block.

We have low food this week and I really need to get creative.

@PoliteOcean

hey all

this week I have to hit the studio hard

when I wasnt feeling well and my shoulder hurt I did lighter weights and didnt eat enough protein now I feel I lost muscle tone.

To rectify this Ill be going to the studio evedryday next week starting yesterday

Did 2 classes yesterday sculpt and a short ballet barre

today hot yoga and a ballet barre class.

I will cook some food this afternoon to have it ready in house with lots of salad and ttons of water!!!!!

Need to tighten up! look cute in my valentines day red dress

This week was similar to last week. Not feeling awful, but not great. My shoulder is still flared up so I have not gotten to swim in several weeks. I feel like I did not accomplish much in January. I am usually back on track with my weight, diet, and exercise by now after indulging over the holidays. This year, I have not lost my holiday 5 pounds yet. I hope to get better back on track in February. I have to be able to exercise in order to do that, so I hope my body starts cooperating! Mentally, I am pretty good despite all that. My depression is still staying away, and this week I even slept well several nights in a row.