WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JANUARY 12th, 2018

**This past week has gone well... I got back to teaching my Fitness classes, (Zumba; Zumba Gold; and POUND).... and managed to get sucked into Subbing for someone else at the last minute as well)...It was I guess an eventful week getting back into everything.... I wasn't sure I was ready. I enjoyed the time off, the holidays, and the self-care too much!... Things went well. Although, ....To be honest, I was kind of hoping for "More" of a turn-out with it being the New Year which is when everyone heads back to the gyms, or working out etc... With it being the "first FULL" week after the Holidays, I thought the turnout for all of our instructors classes seemed on the "Lower" side....And it really surprised me... Not sure why. I know all I can do is concentrate on what "I" am doing to try to ensure a successful class. Its been challenging trying to come up with new Music and Choreo for "THREE" separate Formats...... I really wanted to go into the New Year and get everyone "Pumped-up" Feeling good with good vibes~ While I'm always happy to have Students since I can't have a class without them, I am wishful that next week will be even better.~

**I kept on track with most other things (Water and Sleeping) were great during my Holiday time, but have been Sub-par yet once again. So its back to the "drawing board" with those two things again...... The weather here, while its been very nice this week, its also been kind of colder. I did manage to get out with my dog for a brief walk outside of classes and to let him enjoy as well.~

**I tried to get most of my errands taken care of here and there throughout the week, so that I really wouldn't have much to do this Saturday, (Making this 'FREE' day, just that)!..... There's the Bi-monthly POUND class at the local warehouse, and my intention is to go there to get my daily activity in. But, I just didn't want to have any other "errands" to attend to today~ So hoping to relax more today over-all.

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND~

@PoliteOcean

Heya, Ocean! Im finally back answering another checkin :) my week so far has been alright! Its been a crazy roller coaster of extreme temperatures aha not super extreme, but like cold and rainy for 2-3 days and then today was burning hot again. As it will be for the rest of the week too, which means well probably have a thunderstorm again in a week or two. Weve had 3 or 4 so far this summer, and its only been 6 weeks. Crazy! Work wise, its been alright too. Not much going on there tbh! Study has been alright, havent done as much as Id like though. Good news though- my high school friend is coming to study at my uni, at my campus! You have no idea how rare that is haha in a grade of 210 people, zero people study at my campus and only one person studies at my uni xD its not that its a bad uni, just has had a bad reputation for a few years. But the allied health part of the uni is pretty darn good, so Im happy.

So far my goals are alright! I know Im reaching them slowly but surely. I havent made monthly goals though, just yearly. Did a 20 before 2020 list for this year- finally remembered to try it out this year! And I only have 8 so far, but itll build!

Ooh... something healthy I did for myself was to start exercising a tiny bit again. Following a 100 abs challenge thingy, but instead of diving right into it, Im only doing 10 reps a day. Easing myself back, and hopefully in February or March, Ill try the 100 reps everyday! However, I havent really stayed up to date on it... been coming back home super late the past few days due to work. And its 11:40pm now aha

Weekend plans include working tomorrow (Sunday) and being beside my sister. Shes going through a tough patch right now, and we all only found out today. Funny thing is, as a kid, I always thought she had everything set for her. Great grades, great school, great at sports, sociable, funny, very intelligent... and now, I realise more and more that shes not a super special person (which is what I always saw her as, a deviant from the norm). Shes got problems, as does everyone else. She doesnt have everything. Its a weird thing to have to deal with!

Anyway, talk later! I like to ramble xD

@PoliteOcean

*How has everyone's week been so far?! My week has been okay :)

**We are almost "Half" way through the month already?!... How have the goals that you set for yourself this month been going so far? So far so good. But I still need to work on cleaning my room :P

**In what ways did you "stay on plan" for yourself? In what ways do you feel you were "off track"? What things do you feel could benefit you to help you stay on track or meet your goals for yourself? I am able to do my daily goals okay, but get distracted by spending time with friends hehe

**What is something "Healthy" that you've done for yourself this past week (Physically, Mentally or Emotionally)? How did it make you feel afterwards? I tried not to isolate myself, and that has been great

**What have been your "highlights" this past week? What are your weekend plans? Just spending time with friends...working today and tomorrow booooo

Busy week but getting on track. I think I am finally breaking the extra holiday calorie consumption. I just decided the holidays are over and get back to your normal routine which is easy to break over the holidays. Trying to keep food intake at moderate levels. Holiday cookies and extra tempting items are out of the house which makes it easier to stay on track. Normally I do not crave homemade cookies, but when available hard not to eat them. The weather has been cold, but layer of clothing allows outdoor exercise. Yesterday was at 30F and sunny, was able to get full walk for exercise. Gloves, hat and three layers of clothing did help. Time goes so fast which is good since only 68 days to Spring. Today is 25F and sunny, will still try for outside walk. I do like crisp clean air especially near the beach with the fresh ocean air. A cup of tea after the walk helps. Do have an exercise bike but like to get outdoors. Enjoy your weekend.

My week's been alright so far. I'm getting ready to start two new jobs and the new semester at college, so I'm a little stressed, but also super excited about everything that's happening

How have the goals that you set for yourself this month been going so far?

This month I set a goal to start lifting free weights at the gym. And so far I'm doing really good. I started lifting barbells this week and intend on implementing dumbells within the next month or so once I'm able to bench about 100 lbs or so. I also gave up running because I hate it and took up cycling and rowing, and am having so much more fun with my workouts now!

In what ways did you "stay on plan" for yourself? In what ways do you feel you were "off track"? What things do you feel could benefit you to help you stay on track or meet your goals for yourself?

I stayed on plan for myself by cooking more food and ordering less food for myself. I felt a little off track because I bought a lot of junk food at the grocery store, but I think that making a grocery list and meal planning can help me with meeting my goals.

What is something "Healthy" that you've done for yourself this past week (Physically, Mentally or Emotionally)? How did it make you feel afterward?

This week I started eating healthier breakfasts like oatmeal, eggs, and healthy cereal instead of something full of sugar or worse, no breakfast. It made a huge change in my mental and physical states; I feel like I have more energy and I'm actually able to get to lunch without needing a snack halfway through the morning.

What have been your "highlights" this past week? What are your weekend plans?

Oh goodness. Um... I guess some of my highlights this past week have been that I also started a new skincare regimen and my acne scars have already started to fade and my occasional acne has also started going away faster. I also was able to deadlift 95 lbs, which was pretty cool. I have a lot of pre-semester meetings this weekend, but I'm super excited because I'm getting my first tattoo this afternoon! It's gonna be a little dragonfly on my wrist and I'm really happy about it.

I'm so tired now... It's been quite a hard day, but I wanted to write something anyways.
I did my first workout but then I couldn't keep up. I'm drinking more though, and sleeping more regularly since I asked my partner if he could help me, waking me when he does, having breakfast together and always having dinner. It works. I'm also able to eat all my meals and cook when necessary. So I couldn't start an exercise routine, but I could improve other things, so I'm happy with this first week.
I'm having a hard time managing anxiety lately. A really hard time.

**How has everyone's week been so far?! It's been up and down. I'm trying to focus on my writing, but I think I have to process a things emotionally first.

**We are almost "Half" way through the month already?!... How have the goals that you set for yourself this month been going so far? I'm good with my word count, but the projects I'm working on were NOT what I expected, but I am still pushing through. I've learned that life is never what you expect it but as long as you are happy that is what counts.

**In what ways did you "stay on plan" for yourself? In what ways do you feel you were "off track"? What things do you feel could benefit you to help you stay on track or meet your goals for yourself? I try writing each day even if it was just blogs or idea for a future scene of the story, there was a part of a scene in which I tried to avoid writing, but I think I needed to write to face my own issues, I did finally write it and now I'm a bit overwhelmed, but I'm glad I faced it.

**What is something "Healthy" that you've done for yourself this past week (Physically, Mentally or Emotionally)? How did it make you feel afterwards? I have been using my Cpap machine everyday and minus the lighthedness and dry nose, I'm feeling better. I notice a bit more focus and energy each day. (Does anyone know how to move in your sleep without the face mask notg leak?)

**What have been your "highlights" this past week? What are your weekend plans? I have written over 10,000 words this week. I plan to cook, write and play dice RPG. (It's D&D but final Fantasy version that my brother came up with, it always a good time.)

**What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!! My best suggestion is if you have a big goal, give yourself smaller goals to achieve the bigger goal. If you have a hard time keep up get a friend to help encourage you or rewards to look forward to.

I feel like it's been a while since I've checked in. I was away for a bit and being around so many people meant I caught a cold and had symptoms the day after getting back.

I'm not really 'cold-sick' any more, but still recovering from that, my energy is still low.

I'm hoping that I will feel up to doing something this week, I registered for a class later this week, might switch it up to something else not sure. I am feeling fatigued just going up a flight of stairs right now, so whatever I will do it will likely need to be heavily modified from my usual.

My first week back to exercising went well. I was also eating good meals, though still too many treats. This weekend I did not exercise and ate and drank way too much. I did get to the Y on Monday, and hope to get to the park for a walk today (snow day for school). So, I am slowly getting back to better habits. No weight loss yet since I am still eating/drinking too much. I am up 8 pounds since Nov, sigh.

Turns out there will be no support from school either - the principal is not only not doing the weight loss program she mentioned to me, but is not going to stop putting out treats. Very disappointing. All the junk there is a big weak link for me in my weight loss efforts. I just don't have the willpower when it is there constantly in a place that I have to walk past to get my mail and hot water for my tea. I am still not totally back on track with food at home, but I know I can get there with that part by just not having bad stuff around. I need for it to not be around at school too!!

My week has been good. I've had a little less energy than I did the first two weeks of my move, but I think I was running on sheer adrenaline for part of that time, and it is good to calm down and rest. I'm not sure what goals I had set up for myself before the move because they all related to my old situation and that book got left behind in the move. For here I wanted to explore the city on foot last week, and I ended up going out more this week.. and to be riding the buses by this week. I don't have an excuse not to ride the buses here because they are completely paid by tax dollars at the rate of six tenths of one percent of a county sales tax. That being said, I get turned around a lot, and as badly as I get lost on foot I could end up way lost using buses, so maybe my hesitation is understandable.

Some ways I stayed on track. I'm eating lots of foods that are good for me. Today was Greek yogurt and fruit for lunch. Cereal for breakfast. Chicken and veggies in a peanut sauce using peanut protein powder and ginger, sesame, garlic, soy, and I think lime juice over spinach and shitake noodles last night. Leftovers of earlier meals tonight. I also made myself go volunteer to straighten shelves at the library, which is really close by.

Highlights of the last week were the boardgame day we had where we had two people over and we all played board and card games for 8 hours. And today, when I got to talk to a friend over FB messenger for 3 hours.

My weekend plans are to hunker down and read and watch these lecture series that I checked out of the library like I'm marathoning them, and then to go to an early morning church service on Sunday that I can walk to.