WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN APRIL 10TH, 2021
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN APRIL 10TH, 2021
HEY EVERYONE!
**WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~
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**FEEL FREE TO ANSWER ANY OR ALL QUESTIONS! Or Simply tell us about yourself and how you've been doing! Feel free to share ,Vent, or tell us about Your Week!
**Hey Everybody! How are you doing this week?
**If you celebrated, How was your Easter?! What did you do? In what ways were you able to make or keep it a "Healthy" one for yourself?!
** The first week in April tends to be a "Spring Break" week for many...And many things are starting to open back up and are going back to a sort of "normal" again for some.... Did anyone Par-take in any Spring Break or "Stay"-cation plans this past week? If so what did you do? Where did you go?
** As mentioned previously, Many things are starting to be "lifted" in some places and some places are opening back up. Bans and mandates being lifted after a year. How are things going in "Your" area currently? How are you doing or adjusting? How are you staying healthy emotionally and mentally during these times?
**What is ONE Healthy thing that you did for yourself this past week? ...What is ONE thing that you did for "Someone else" that made you feel good?
**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week?
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us about your Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~
Healthy Living Team: @DonaldDraper @Vivelespatates8 @Heythereletschat024 @SoulfullyAButterfly @klemen @ouiCherie @EmmaE @kieran000
@LinearWaves @Regmo7 @Rebekahwriter13 @AffyAvo @Lexloveslife @Keola @MellieTronx @AveryLove @niceDaisy36 @Goldcherry2113 @berryfields2409 @betterchoices @herealways27 @bubbleBalsam6602 @GrowingGinkgo8847@888Butterfly888 @MoreThanAConqueror18 @estompe55 @LK1007 @Skyy0 @sweetrosa1987 @7motivation @SpicyHeart @cherryskiies @CozySlippers
**AND ANY & ALL "NEWBIES" THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US!
** This past week was well,... Easter at my moms was really great. And it was so nice to be able to spend time with all of us together. I just enjoyed myself and didn't really stick to any meal plan that day. The rest of the week I wasn't on plan as much as I would've liked. But, did manage to keep up and stay on plan with sleep and activity. And was much better with my water intake.
**This week the weather was really warm and very nice! (Outside of teaching my Zumba classes) I managed to get back outside to the track and was able to get my little dog back out as well. Which in turn of course gives us both even more activity. No early Spring break this year.. but will probably head to a quiet beach weekend getaway near the end of May or so~
**Things are starting to open back up here and mandates have been lifted here for the most part as of Thursday~ 
To be honest, it seems like people were doing whatever they felt like doing here anyway. You would've never known we even had any mandates in place here. But people are now allowed to congregate, gyms and bars to open back in full. And those who are high-risk, no longer have to shelter in place....... Not really caring for the mandates being lifted, but.. I will continue to follow CDC guidelines, still continue to mask up, and still continue to keep things at a minimum for now as far as classes or other things, and avoid any large crowds or gatherings.
**After such a great weather week, its sadly supposed to rain here again this weekend~
But.. intentions are to get up early, get a workout in, and probably just relax for the weekend since its supposed to rain all day.
ENJOY THE WEEEKEND~
@PoliteOcean
**Hey Everybody! How are you doing this week?
hey hey! i'm doing alright thank you!
**If you celebrated, How was your Easter?! What did you do? In what ways were you able to make or keep it a "Healthy" one for yourself?!
i don't really celebrate it, but i still ate lots of chocolate (which is very healthy and good for you) :p
** The first week in April tends to be a "Spring Break" week for many...And many things are starting to open back up and are going back to a sort of "normal" again for some.... Did anyone Par-take in any Spring Break or "Stay"-cation plans this past week? If so what did you do? Where did you go?
my spring break was pushed and is just starting this week! i plan to go on lots of walks as the weather is starting to get warmer!
** As mentioned previously, Many things are starting to be "lifted" in some places and some places are opening back up. Bans and mandates being lifted after a year. How are things going in "Your" area currently? How are you doing or adjusting? How are you staying healthy emotionally and mentally during these times?
things are pretty bad here still :( we were just put into another lockdown, but exercising and trying to eat healthy and practice self-care are really helpful!
**What is ONE Healthy thing that you did for yourself this past week? ...What is ONE thing that you did for "Someone else" that made you feel good?
i exercised and drank lots of water and i helped out a friend with school!
**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week?
my highlights were probably getting the motivation to work out for a bit, and my struggles were trying to limit my intake of chocolate haha!
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us about your Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~
i hosted an awesome discussion this/last week and i'd love to hear about everyone else's week!
@emmaishereforyou88
Hey there!
Well sounds like you had fun eating lots of chocolate?! ... Chocolate can be good for you especially if its 'dark' chocolate! And of course in moderation! Anything in moderation (Although sometimes moderation and chocolate might not mix!) lololol 
How great that you are planning to take time for yourself and get some walks in! Isn't it so nice to see everything turning greener again and warming up?!
So sorry to hear that you were put back into another lock-down.... Its so crazy to see how different one place is from another. But so glad to hear that you are making the most of the situation and getting in Exercising, eating healthy, drinking lots of water, practicing self-care and helping others! Awesome job to you at keeping up healthy habits! Keep up the great work you are doing!
Glad to hear that despite your "chocolate struggle" 
.. That your highlight was getting the motivation you needed to workout for a bit! Good for you!!
Congrats on hosting an awesome discussion this week! Thank you for all that you do and contribute to the 7cups (and Healthy Living Communities)! We are glad to have you here! Thank you so much for sharing with us and letting us know how your week has been! Take care!
@PoliteOcean
aww thank you so much for your response!! take care and thank you for everything you do! <3
Hi all ☺️ Healthy things I’ve done this week: spend time outdoors to catch the sun and get some fresh air. Also been drinking lots of H2O ❤️ In terms of helping others: I listened to a friend’s worries about a medical problem and provided emotional support to try and calm their fears 💕
@Cozyslippers
Hi there!....
Sounds like you did alot of healthy things for yourself physically this week as well as helping to support a friend emotionally! Spending time outdoors & getting natural Vit. D and fresh air is good for the soul.~
And its nice that your friend has found a good supportive friendship with you and trusted you enough to confide their feelings and emotions with you.
Thanks so much for sharing with us this week and letting us know how things are going for you!
**Hey Everybody! How are you doing this week?I am hanging in there. I am writing is my greatest accomlishment and my escape. Most everything else around me has been pretty stressful. My boyfriend's ex is trying to get back into his life and act like they are couple again. He doesn't want to tell her the truth, because he is afraid she will go suicuidal. I am trying to do my bets to support him.
**If you celebrated, How was your Easter?! What did you do? In what ways were you able to make or keep it a "Healthy" one for yourself?! Easter was nice, we made a simple dinner and had cake for dessert.
** The first week in April tends to be a "Spring Break" week for many...And many things are starting to open back up and are going back to a sort of "normal" again for some.... Did anyone Par-take in any Spring Break or "Stay"-cation plans this past week? If so what did you do? Where did you go? I want to walk, but my gout is off and on. Fresh cut grass smells amazing, but my nose and eyes run bad. I really do need to go for more walks soon.
** As mentioned previously, Many things are starting to be "lifted" in some places and some places are opening back up. Bans and mandates being lifted after a year. How are things going in "Your" area currently? How are you doing or adjusting? How are you staying healthy emotionally and mentally during these times? I have been trying to a nicer more secure place to live for my family, and I noticed that a lot of the pricing has gone up and I am NOT sure if we can afford this. This worries me. I have extreme social anxiety and not I have anxiety for being left alone. Mom and I were sepearted in the store the other day and I had a panic attack.
**What is ONE Healthy thing that you did for yourself this past week? ...What is ONE thing that you did for "Someone else" that made you feel good? I help my neighbor pet the stray cat we have. The kitty is very friendly and it kind of like my mom and mine animal guardian. The land lord doesn't want us to feed her, but I will feed her behind the building. She is a good and cuddly kitty. I hope to take when and if we move.
**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week? I am trying to get into praying, visionalizing, manifesting, and walking soon. I also bought a cute tied-dyed tank top.
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us about your Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~ Please pray that my family gets a better place that we can have the kitty and we can afford.
@Rebekahwriter13
Hey there Rebekah!...
Despite all the stressors you feel that are going around you lately, and the issues with your boyfriends "Ex" ...Its great that you are able to find such a great escape in your writing abilities. Its nice to have something in your life that helps you to do that. ....Hopefully, your boyfriend will decide to be upfront with his ex regardless. If he is no longer wanting to be in her life, or want her in his, he should probably just tell her the truth and make a clean break from her. However its nice of you that you are able to support him during this time.
Sounds like you had an enjoyable Easter. What kind of cake did you have?!
I hear that Gout can hurt really bad... so its understandable if you are unable to walk the way you want at times. I hope that you are able to figure out a way. Even its just for a short time or distance. Perhaps start with just 10 minutes a few days a week? And then work your way into more when you are feeling able to?! ... Also, I would definitely have to agree with you... The scent of Fresh Cut Grass is amazing!
I'm sure its been stressful seeing the prices of things rise. Especially if you are looking for a new place to live. I guess they feel now that things are starting to open back up, and people are starting to do more again, that they feel they can start raising prices everywhere?! Hopefully in time you will be able to find something that is "just right" and what you are looking for!.... I know having anxiety doesn't help and can be challenging as well. Social anxiety and separation anxiety. Its tough. And hopefully it doesn't grow any worse for you. Perhaps trying small things and places...,( like going to smaller stores or places to start, won't seem as overwhelming.) Until you feel that you are able to take on more?
How nice that you are helping to take care of a stray Kitty. They need love and cared for too. Hopefully it will continue to get the love and care that it needs and deserves until its able to be cared for permanantly.
How great that you are taking steps to do and have more positive things for yourself (through praying, visualizing and walking soon)! Good for you! Its great to take steps towards making goals and making them happen! Keep up the great work!.... And how nice that you also treated yourself to a small gift. I LOVE Tye-Dye!!
Positive vibes continue your way for a better place to live and that you get to take the kitty with you!! Thank you so much for sharing again this week ,and continuing to keep us up to date on how things are continuing to go!
@PoliteOcean We had coconut cake.
I have been fighting carpal tunnel over the past few days.
@PoliteOcean Here's how the past week went. Monday I had therapy, and Wednesday I went to acupuncture.Finally after 10 weeks of acupuncture they are starting to deal with my issues. Friday I went to my dead mother's condo. It was a fiasco. Our appointment was at 2:30 p.m., and I waited until 2:50 and called them but there was no answer. Deysi and I decided to leave at 3 p.m. Well, we were already driving down the street when they called and said they were there. Then we had to turn around and go back to the condo. Legally the estate belongs to the trustee until the court issues the settlement, so anything I took had to be photographed. I took my jounrals for the past 12 years, my desktop, my recipe book, and my photo album. Friday morning both of my laptops died. I took them into the repair shop Friday afternoon. I was able to use my Smart Phone to log on to 7 cups, but I hate using my phone to text. I just logged in to say Hi to people and then logged off. Monday I picked up both my laptops from the repair shop. I have a new email friend named Brandi. I want to expand my circle of friends outside of 7 cups. I got my stimulus check on Wednesday.
@Regmo
Hey Regmo! Thanks for sharing that with us! ❤️
Acupuncture sounds like a great way to relieve some stress and improve your wellbeing! Sometimes, these things can take time to really have an effect on us, so I'm glad that that's been starting to work out better!
I'm sorry to hear that the aspect of settling some things with your mother's apartment wasn't ideal, that does sound quite frustrating. It's good that you were able to get some of your things from there, though! 💜
It sounds like things really were against you this past week! I'm so sorry to hear that! Having both your computers fail in the same week must have been quite stressful. I'm glad you were able to connect here on 7Cups, even though I know that using your phone can be quite annoying!
Expanding your circle of friends sounds like an awesome idea, and Brandi sounds like a super nice person!
Thanks again for sharing that with us, Regmo! 💖
@Regmo
Hey there Regmo~ Sounds like another busy week for you! Thats good for you that your acupuncture is finally becoming productive for you in the way of your issues and concerns.
Despite things getting off-track a bit regarding your moms estate, its nice that you were able to get some of your belonginngs which obviously hold meaning for you....Thats too bad that both of your laptops crashed on you. I've had that happen before too. It can be very frustrating. And I agree that I don't care to use my phone either to get on 7cups. Its just not as convenient. But so glad to hear that you at least had other options for the time being and was able to log in and say hello and keep in touch! And its great that you were able to pick your laptops back up. And that you have a new email friend! How nice. Its nice to have and make friendships. And that you also got your stimulus check. I'm sure it will come in handy! Do you plan to do anything special for yourself with it? Thanks so much for checking in this week. Glad that you were able to do so with all the issues you were having with your computer. Thanks for keeping us up to date on things and on your week!
Hello PoliteOcean,
I am new here. I am looking to become an active person. I have been sedentary for the past year and a half. Before this, I was skating, walking, and biking. I was also using the Wii Fit, and occasionally, swimming.
I am going to try to exercise 6 days per week (walking). I will do this indoors, for the next four months. After this, I will walk outside. I will greatly reduce my sugar intake.
I enjoy health and fitness tv shows. Here are some of my favourites:
-My 600 Lb. Life
-The Last Ten Pounds Bootcamp
-Bulging Brides
-X-weighted
-The Biggest Loser
I am currently 172 lbs. In 6 months, I want to lose 36 lbs.
May 2021: 6
June 2021: 6
July 2021: 6
August 2021: 6
September 2021: 6
October 2021: 6
@CupOfHotTea
Hey, there! Welcome to the community! We welcome you with more than open arms! 🎉
I'm sorry you've been struggling with your activity level recently, but your plan and motivation are really inspiring! All the sports you mentioned sound really fun, and exercising 6 days a week is truly an inspiration!
I have never seen any of these shows, but now I'll definitely check them out; they all sound really engaging and fun! 💪 😁
Your wellbeing and fitness plan looks so well-thought out! Thanks for sharing with us! We look forward to seeing you more around the community! 💜
@CupOfHotTea
Hey there! Welcome to 7cups! We are so glad to have you join in our community and to see you taking charge of your health by incorporating a healthier lifestyle for yourself.
Despite your challenges of the past year and a half, it sounds like you have lead quite the active lifestyle! Have you been sedentary due to the challenges of Covid? Or personal issues?.. I only ask because I too have been there myself a time or two during my journey, and usually it was due to "life" stressors that caused me to put things on the back-burner at the time (injury as an example)....
Wii Fit, Walking, Swimming are too some of my favorite activities! But all that you have mentioned are Excellent ways of getting, keeping and/or staying active and an awesome variation!... Its sounds like you have a great plan for yourself and that you are greatly motivated to meet and reach your goals moving forward! And you have a plan to start gradually and increase things as you go along. Which gives you a great chance of success since you won't get too overwhelmed to start!
I have heard of the some of the shows that you watch...... They can surely be motivating depending on individual goals. And it sounds like your goals are greatly attainable.
Please continue to keep us up to date on how you are doing! Would love to see your progress from week to week and see how you are doing! And who knows how many you will inspire by doing so! Thanks so much for checking in this week and sharing with us! Can't wait to hear your progress going forward!
I am not a newbie, PoliteOcean. I remember you from a long time ago, the first time I tried 7cups. But I'd like to check in and give an update, ask you some questions if possible. Would that be okay?
@optimisticDay6856
Hey there! How are you doing! Yes I remember you! So nice to see you stop by. We are so glad to have you stop in and check in this week. And would love to hear an update on how you are doing and how things are going for you!. And yes, absolutely , if you have any questions please feel free to reach out. We are here to assist you in any way that we are able to!
I am doing pretty good, especially when I reflect on where I was when I was last on seven cups. I am still facing challenges, but I feel that I have a better perspective, and then I view challenges as a chance to improve myself. This shift in how I approach things has been the most transformative thing I have ever experienced. I am aware that I will probably always have certain symptoms, but since I can recognize that and prevent it from getting as bad I feel like I can accomplish anything I need to, given enough time. I just started a yoga class, and I'm reaching out to my community. My future goals involve being able to volunteer, hopefully within the next 6 months. If that goes well, I may be able to be off of disability within the next couple of years. That light at the end of the tunnel, which I could not see before, is so bright that even on my worst days I still feel optimistic lol... That username was automatically generated for me, and I did not realize how fitting it would be. I am currently considering becoming a listener here on 7 cups, but I don't know how to do that. What are the requirements? And how do I proceed from here?
@optimisticDay6856
Hey there!... Its great for you that you are doing good, and have been feeling better. And how awesome that you are continuing to work on yourself, improving yourself and making strides on continuing to do better for yourself!
Thats great that you decided to start Yoga! I hear that is a wonderful activity for the Body as well as the mind! Which can certainly help you to become stronger overall in working on your goals moving foward! Sounds like you are doing a great job working on yourself in so many ways day by day, and even greater that you are finally feeling Bright and 'Optimistic'!
Keep up the great work that you are doing for yourself. I think its could be a great opportunity for you to become a listener here at 7cups. It can help and be beneficial to extend our help to others who need it. And gives us the opportunity to take ourselves out of and away from our own life issues and stressors. And to find a "focus" in helping and benefiting others. Which in turn, can also benefit us as well!
Here is the link to help get your started in becoming a listener! Good luck to you! Please continue to keep us up to date on how things are going for you!
https://www.7cups.com/listener/become-a-volunteer-listener.php
Thank you very much 😃 I look forward to trying to help others, as I was helped when I needed it the most. I am hoping to become a peer councilor in my community, and becoming a listener seems like the natural place to start! I am so excited! Thanks again 😁