WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN FEBRUARY 1ST, 2019
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN FEBRUARY 1st, 2020
HEY EVERYONE!
**WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~ This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the month of "FEBRUARY"~
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**Hey everyone! How has this past week been going for you?!
**This is our "FIRST" Check-in (AND, The FIRST DAY) for the Month of FEBRUARY!... How would "Sum" up the Month of January for yourself? What were your "Highlights" of the month?
**How do you envision February? What goals or plans do you see for yourself? What would you like to Acccomplish/ Achieve in this month ahead?
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?
**What are your weekend Plans?
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~ 
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****ANY AND ALL "NEWBIES" PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR WEEK WITH US!****
**This past week has been better with staying on track, and perhaps finally getting into more of the "swing of things" with adding another day to my already busy schedule.... We celebrated my Hubby's birthday on Monday, and I did end up going a little overboard than I had initially planned for myself, BUT.... Because I kept track of the "good ,bad, & "ugly", (and stayed on track with my workouts).. I did manage to do well on my weigh-in this morning.. and things are moving back in the right direction since the Christmas Holidays.
**Having to add another day to my Fitness Instructor schedule, has me feeling a little mentally "overwhelmed" (as I've stated before)... but it also has me feeling a little "extra sore" as well. Not sure if its actually due to the extra workouts of "adding a weight class" OR.. if it has to do with the much Colder weather that we've been having?!... I've been trying to do a lot of "Self care" times in the evenings with HOT BATHS AND EPSOM SALTS to relax, unwind and simply breathe~
**We had one nicer day this past week with sunshine and tolerable weather, and I was able to get outside finally and get walks in with "Both" my mom and my dog~ I've also had a chance to do some "very early spring cleaning" this past week.. I'm at that point where the "Holidays are over" and now I'm just kind of "Chillin' /Relaxing" and biding my time until Spring weather hits.......... I was driving through the neighborhood a few days ago, and drove past the Neighborhood pool that I've been going to EVERY SUMMER for the past almost 20 years~ And they finally "Demolished" it and filled it in with DIRT!... 
.... It was an END OF AN ERA~ I felt so Sad remembering all the summers spent there, Times with my son growing up, him FIRST learning to Swim for the first time there etc...etc.... Just sad over the loss of many memories... Not happy with the "City Council" right now....
**With that being said, We are still about to get ready to add our "Own" pool within the next few months... (due to all the above situation) I'm still nervous thinking about all the "Up-keep"... But I need it for summer workouts, privacy, and to aid with benefits to my "Knee"........... Today has been a "Usual" Saturday. Up early to workout, relax, went out to dinner, and now simply cleaning up before the weekend ends.
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND~
@PoliteOcean
Oh thats sad that the pool got covered with dirt!! what are you doing for Valentines Day love?
Zuleika
@Zulegirl
Hey Z..
Yeah, it sucks to be honest.. lol.. And as far as Valentines Day, haven't really decided yet.... I think the older we get the less we do (referring to me)... Usually just go out for a nice dinner.. Lol.. Nothing fancy~
@PoliteOcean
Hahah sounds nice!! hey btw I like to be called Zuleika more than "Z" its ok if you call me Z bc you dont have time to type out my name.
I would say January was a mixed bag. Highly motivated in terms of fitness. But, very low motivation in terms of school work.
I hope February will be a month of more motivation and discipline surrounding school. I would like to be able to incorporate sprinting into my workouts, boost my muscle. So far just jogging is hard but getting there. Need to heal relationship with food and my body first. It's been mistreated by me via my ED.
Struggling this past week with motivation. I really can't get motivated to do anything regarding school. I keep saying it but it's so true for me. I'm just not interested. I'm so bored that even my depression is more interesting. I'd rather look at nutrition and fitness related content than even think about my homework. I guess I just feel this overwhelming sense of boredom and dismay with school. Wish we didn't have to do senior thesis. Truly the worst assignment I've ever had to do. Writing papers is more entertaining than making this thesis project. I'm not sure what my professor will do when I don't have my homework done again. But I guess I'll deal with it. Part of me wouldn't mind failing. At least I wouldn't have to keep going to school and wasting my life. I only get depressed when I think about school :/
Weekend plans... take a wild guess :)
@Lexloveslife
Hey there! So very nice to hear from you this week!
I can understand what you mean by it being a "Mixed bag"... I think its really awesome that "despite" there being "low" motivtion with your studies, that you are able to feel "highly" motivated in your Fitness goals!
I like your well thought out ideas/plans on moving through the month ahead in your personal goals that you have for yourself! Perhaps "journaling" your thoughts and your goals/plans, might give you a boost to help you stay on track. Sometimes when we journal and release any negative feelings or emotions, or simply "vent" to ourselves, it allows us to be more "mentally and emotionally" prepared to move forward with our goals! And can help stay on track..... If you haven't already been doing so, or have never tried, perhaps it can release some of those feelings between your relationship between "food and body" due to your E.D.
Sorry to hear that you struggled in the past week with motivation. I'm sure many of us here can relate to those feelings from time to time or more often than not at other times.
As I was reading over what you wrote in regards to your "Depression" and school relation..... It makes me wonder have you ever talked to a School counselor about how you are feeling? I'm not sure where you are, your family/living situation, or how important it is for you at the moment... but sounds like you could use a school counselor/therapist to help you move forward in your school goals. Someone who has the expertise in dealing with students who have felt this way. I see you say you are working on a "senior" thesis? So I'm guessing by that comment that you are already close to being done with school for good? However that is just a guess......... I know senior year can be that year that our minds can start to drift and go "either way".... Its like either we are so motivated to be done, that we are doing anything to get to that point... OR.... Then there are those like "You" AND "MYSELF" even, that got so close to being "done" in that final year, that I just simply got bored, lost, lack of motivation, and just wanted "OUT"! And just wanted to be "Done" with it all!.. I had no motivation in my final months.....
I didn't bother to talk to anyone about how I was feeling or seek help from my guidance counselor (Who I actually liked and was easy to talk to!).... So that would be a suggestion that I would give to someone who is feeling this way. Perhaps they can help keep you on the right track and ease the feelings you are having mentally and emotionally in regards to school?
Either way... I do wish you the absolutel BEST!.. And hope for you that you can find a way to make things work until you are finished. You are so close dont' give up! We are here for you and to support you any way that we can!... Thank you for checking in this week and simply letting us know how you've been doing and feeling. Remember that schooling and your feelings surrounding it all are only a temporary thing~
@PoliteOcean
Hi, thanks for responding! Yes I do need to journal some more, I was planning on doing that this morning. I also do speak to a therapist, not one at school. It's interesting because I may end up only telling my therapist about school related things as she doesn't seem to understand my ED and the poor relationship between me and my parents (some people can't comprehend that a parent wouldn't want what is best for their child). And I may go to my school counselor for things about my parents and ED. I do speak to my advisor about classes but that's it. And I have a professor who is concerned about my mental health as much as my senior thesis. So I've got supports in place. It just feels wobbly right now, like no amount of support will hold me up. So I guess it's time to hold myself up, brush off the bad advice from my therapist that is actually harmful/goes against the boundaries I've set, take the good advice, and put it into use.
@PoliteOcean
**Hey everyone! How has this past week been going for you?! It's going pretty well. I'm finally getting enough sleep lol but not for much longer.
**This is our "FIRST" Check-in (AND, The FIRST DAY) for the Month of FEBRUARY!... How would "Sum" up the Month of January for yourself? What were your "Highlights" of the month? Well I made through several college interviews alive and I am a finalist for a full ride merit scholarship! Yay!
**How do you envision February? What goals or plans do you see for yourself? What would you like to Acccomplish/ Achieve in this month ahead? This month will be hectic because many of my major competitions are in this month. I am preparing for a quiz bowl state championships at the end of the month. This is my senior year and I want to end with a bang.
**What are your weekend Plans? This weekend I will be preparing for a speech and public speaking competition next week at Harvard University. I am currently compiling an interpretive acting piece on the topic of homophobia in Asian culture. This will be interesting.
@StanDaMan78
Hey there...
Thats great that you have been getting sleep and I'm sure feeling "well rested" for now!.. Thats great news about your scholarship! A full ride is an awesome deal! Congrats!
Sounds like your senior year is keeping you very busy and on your toes! But it also sounds like you are fully and mentally prepared for it all and will finish the year with a 'bang' for sure!
Wow.. Harvard Uni.... Obviously you are quite brilliant!... Good for you! Let us know how that goes.
@PoliteOcean
**Hey everyone! How has this past week been going for you?! Good!! Not so busy at work which is good!! I am also getting a new tatto down on my left forearm. Its going to be "Hermosillo" written on my arm. I have a Dream Catcher on my right upper arm and some birds and forest down my right forearm.
**This is our "FIRST" Check-in (AND, The FIRST DAY) for the Month of FEBRUARY!... How would "Sum" up the Month of January for yourself? What were your "Highlights" of the month?
I would sum up the month of January with three words. Health and Love & New Beginngs, (lol ok four words). Taking better care of my body and weight. Starting a forever life with Amelia and a new chapter of my life. Also starting new things with my band. Meeting Kali!! (which btw is such an amazing person and has even come out of her shell more..has come a few times with Am & I to workout!!
**How do you envision February? What goals or plans do you see for yourself? What would you like to Acccomplish/ Achieve in this month ahead? I envision Feb filled with love, happiness, sucess at work, new music!!!. Doing some fun things and completing some..um what do you call it..like Fun list. Sorry sometimes not the best at english jajaja.
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? Figuring out what is important in life and how to take care of myself while taking care of others.
Your chica,
Zuleika
@Zulegirl
Hey there Z.~
Thats good that things are calming down for you at the moment.. Getting a new "TAT".. cool!... I've been wanting to get one too for awhile, but just haven't thought it all through yet.. I already have 2 small ones, and sometimes I think thats "enough for me"~ But I keep seeing some others I like, so thinking of maybe either another small one, or a "do-over" on my first one that I no longer care for.~ 
Wow.. sounds like January has "summed-up" to be over-all a really great month for you~ Can't get much better than "Health, Love, and New beginnings"...Its great for you that you are deciding to take care of yourself and your health. And its cool that you have included others in that as well (your friend Kali).. I Love being able to get others "on-board" like that!
Sounds like February will be another great month ahead for you in your plans and goals for yourself. Fun-lists are great!.. Its great that your focusing on trying to focus on whats important to you, taking care of others as well as yourself and how you'd like your life to be~... SO ..did you ever actually POP the Question to Amelia about getting married?... I'm not sure that I actually saw that you had done so... So thought I'd ask since I knew it was your plan to move forward with.
Thanks so much for checking in this past week, keeping us up to date on things, and continuing to help others and respond here in the HL community! Your help has not gone 'un-noticed" and is greatly appreciated!...
Take care~
@PoliteOcean
Awww I love you!!! I dont know your name but you are so amazing!! this is my favorite forum to reply too. I think we would get along well if we ever met. I will ask her next week on Valentines Day!! So stay tuned..Next week on Life with Zuleika lol jk.
Oh btw here is my absolutle favorite song that I heard last night when me and Am went out dancing!! I think it would work for your Zumba Class. Its called Blue Jeans by Jesse James. Theres even a line dance to it!! I love this song because it makes me feel so good about myself and loving my curves and rocking them in my blue jeans. If you know me I have like 15 pairs and i love them and I am blessed with the body I have.
Zuleika
Hi . These past week has been frankly , pretty stressful. The latest virus going around Asia has put a dent in traveling and daily activities in my part of the world. I hope the situation improves soon and may everyone recover and be hale and hearty again.
@faithlove1111
Hey there!
I'm so sorry to hear that things have been so stressful in your part of the world. I have heard (and seen on the news) about it all.. I haven't looked further into it on all the details, but I certainly need to update myself on that situation a little more!
I'm sorry that this is currently affecting your daily life. And do hope that some kind of end is near soon, and/or things calm down some!
I hope that you continue to stay safe, and well, and Healthy!.. And take any precautions necessary. Thank you so much for just stopping by to check in and let us know how things are going for you at the moment. PLEASE continue to check back and let us know how things are going where you are, and how you are doing!
@PoliteOcean
**Hey everyone! How has this past week been going for you?! Pretty good :)
**This is our "FIRST" Check-in (AND, The FIRST DAY) for the Month of FEBRUARY!... How would "Sum" up the Month of January for yourself? What were your "Highlights" of the month? It was busy but good. My birthday was a fun celebration.
**How do you envision February? What goals or plans do you see for yourself? What would you like to Acccomplish/ Achieve in this month ahead? I envision it to slow down, which is good. My goal is to organize my room.
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? The highlight was spending time with my boyfriend. The struggle was a bust work week.
**What are your weekend Plans? I hope to get laundry done and rest the rest of the day.
@Mellietronx
Hey there!
Thats great for you that you feel the month went good for you overall! Sounds like you had a great birthday!?! Good for you! What did your birthday consist of (presents, party, going out somewhere etc..??)
Seems like the consensus for the "month ahead" is for things to slow down!... I can totally agree and relate!.. Someone else here stated that same thing! lol...
Sounds like things are continuing to go really well for you! That is awesome for you. Thank you for continuing to check in and let us know how things have been going for you. Its always great to hear from you.
Hi there, could you please add me to the taglist? Thank you, @PoliteOcean
@SparklingSnowflake15
Hey there! YESSS! Absolutely!! 
January was good, just highly eventful and stressful. I made lots of progress in new transitionary periods in my life! The month ahead I anticipate to be calmer, because I
@betterchoices
Hey there!...
Thats great for you that you can sum up January as a good month for you!... I can totally relate (as yes it was a good month, however I felt it was highly eventful and at times stressful as well) lol....
How awesome for you that you made progress! Any progress is good progress right?!...
I can totally agree with you on the month ahead being a more "Calmer" one. That would be great for sure! I love that you are taking and working on "Small steps" for yourself to continue moving forward into a healthy lifestyle! Good for you, thats a great plan!.. Keep up the great work and thank you for checking in this week!