WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JANUARY 23RD, 2021

**This past week has been about the same.....Mostly Typical. I finally feel back on track with most things again this week. Still working with Physical Therapy to get my leg in better condition and back on track. With it being Winter, I usually fall back on getting in enough water during this time, but water has increased this week & I'm back to meal-planning. My sleep needs Much improvement, and hoping to work towards that again with better results in the coming week ahead.

**My group Fitness classes are still at a low at this time with my Senior Center classes still at a Hault due to COVID. And my regular classes low on attendance numbers this month..... Due to lack of attendance I've decreased my regular classes to only ONE class over this past month. And have already planned to do the same for February to see if things change with the One already in progress. I've decided to reach out to my seniors who have currently lost 'Use" of their space to see if they would prefer to continue classes in the current Indoor Space that I'm working in now. I'm not sure if they would want to make the drive which is fairly close. But... they are so used to having things in their own community. But, I'll at least try........ I feel that if things don't improve for my "regular classes" in the month ahead, then I will need to discontinue them and venture into a different aspect of Fitness (either another one of my Formats or Personal Training) as I also continue to work with my Senior Clientele in some way.

**The weather has still been pretty cold here (sadly with No snow, which I miss as we only get it once every 1-2 years)....So its still rather challenging to get outdoors for outdoor activity. I don't care to workout in cold weather. But I have been slowly contemplating getting back to the gym indoors to others group fitness classes. As I miss it and miss being a "student/participant". I'm still a little leary yet with Covid, and have to wait until my Physical Therapy is done as well. Hopefully I can back to that and continue working on my own goals within the next month.

**My hubby's Birthday will be coming up next week, so we are planning for a pre-birthday dinner today (Saturday) and then a small FamilyBirthday Party during the week on his actual Birthday!~

ENJOY THE WEEKEND~

How has your week been for you? - My week has been good. Been trying to keep busy and I got good news from my doctors.

**We are nearing the end of the month!..... What goals would you like to focus on or accomplish for yourself in the "Last" week ahead? - I would like to complete my book. I've started reading a few chapters everyday.

**In looking at the term "MOTIVATION", January is usually a time when one finds themselves "Motivated" to take on a New year ahead, and focus on their goals...... What are some some things you find that "MOTIVATE" You personally in working towards your goals or achieving them?! What are some of your biggest "Motivators" that you could share with others? - I like to write down my accomplishments and have an accoutabilty partner.

**With the winter season being upon many of us, What are some ways that you are staying "Healthy" this month? What "Stay-Healthy" tips work Best for "YOU"? What are some tips you could share with us? - I've been making sure to still gon for walks, ( Having a dog helps) Drinking water and if I'm having a bad day, I just let it be a bad day. I don't try and force things.

**What are some of your Favorite Winter activites that you enjoy in keeping yourself active this season? - Walking, skating, skiing, I wanna learn to snowbored when things open up.

**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week? How did you work through the Struggles? - A highlight is I've been feeling better and have been proud of myself for keeping a routine. A struggle has been getting out of bed and dealing with negative thoughts.

@ PoliteOcean This past week my caretaker took me grocery shopping on Monday, and then took me for a walk both on Wednesday and Friday. I found out that my acupuncturist doesn't take my insurance, which is really upsetting. I found a new acupuncturist, but they are the only one in driving distance that takes my insurance. It's still going to be another 4-5 months before I get my iheritance from my mother. I want to buy a mobile home after it comes in, but I don't know what the amount is going to be. It might not be enough. If I buy a mobile home, I won't be able to go into Christian leadership. I was supposed to be a senior pastor, but my life got derailed by a narcissist. My sister is a moron, but she is the only sister I have who is praying for me. My therapy is going well, but it's only 30 minutes a week, which isn't very much. I'm watching psychology videos on the internet every day, but I'm not always in the mood to take notes. I'm way ahead of my therapist on issues that need to be covered. My creepy roomie is staying in his bedroom more, which makes me happy.

@PoliteOcean

The week has been good mostly 😇

For the last week, I will set a daily checklist. 📝

Checklists can be motivating for routine tasks. Hence, included it.

Drinking a glass of warm water with honey and lemon in the morning or something similar ​​​​​​​

Taking a morning walk in the winters is

I think the biggest struggle had been relying on others. I have mostly been self-dependent. But every once in a while when I rely on others, I find them slowing me down. So, need to find a way to get things done by myself and yet be social.

At the beginning of the week I had planned to get into a morning routine with a cousin, which lasted just one day. Didnt plan for failure 😅

Thank you Poli. Wish you an eventful week ahead

Hello! First time posting in here :)

So one thing that I have started doing is making fruit smoothies in the morning. I keep them as healthy as possible by not putting any added sugar in, such as honey or syrup. Sometimes green vegetables go in as well. I've been surprised in the way that they can actually keep me full for longer than expected. I don't make them every morning, but around two to three times a week. I still have a ways to go with cutting back on carbs (mostly cereal) and pastries, though. They're so hard to cut back on!

While overall health is more important for me than just weight loss, I could do with losing some pounds, as I am considered "slightly overweight" according to that outdated BMI scale. I was also told by my health care provider that while my cholesterol is low, it's not as low as it could be and I can do with exericing more during the week.

I can't really do a lot of "winter activities" where I live, but I do sometimes take long walks at the nature center when it's not TOO freezing outside lol.

Some of my other goals include getting better at consistently tidying up my living space, practicing Spanish more consistently, and increase the amount of job applications I send out (for my 'long-term career job'), since the rate I'm going at with them is far too slow. xD

**Hey Everyone~ How has your week been for you? Pretty good, helped mom with doctor and errands. I'm still struggling with writers block

**We are nearing the end of the month!..... What goals would you like to focus on or accomplish for yourself in the "Last" week ahead? I want to get something written

**In looking at the term "MOTIVATION", January is usually a time when one finds themselves "Motivated" to take on a New year ahead, and focus on their goals...... What are some some things you find that "MOTIVATE" You personally in working towards your goals or achieving them?! What are some of your biggest "Motivators" that you could share with others? Friends, writing, music, art

**With the winter season being upon many of us, What are some ways that you are staying "Healthy" this month? What "Stay-Healthy" tips work Best for "YOU"? What are some tips you could share with us? I try to cook healthier

**What are some of your Favorite Winter activites that you enjoy in keeping yourself active this season? Watching movies, writing, painting

**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week? How did you work through the Struggles? Music, you tube, didtraction

**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us about your Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~

I'm nervous about going to doctors this week

@PoliteOcean hi ocean! its been so long!

**Hey Everyone~ How has your week been for you?

this week had lots of ups and downs.i was able to spend some time with my girlfriend, which is great, but my brother got tested positive for corona and that was a huge shock for all of us. he´s doing fine at the moment though (he doesnt live with us anymore).

**We are nearing the end of the month!..... What goals would you like to focus on or accomplish for yourself in the "Last" week ahead?

well, i only have the weekend left, but i would like to let go of limiting beliefs before this new month and start it with the right mindset.

**In looking at the term "MOTIVATION", January is usually a time when one finds themselves "Motivated" to take on a New year ahead, and focus on their goals...... What are some some things you find that "MOTIVATE" You personally in working towards your goals or achieving them?! What are some of your biggest "Motivators" that you could share with others?

some things that motivate me are doing vision boards of my goals! another thing that motivates me is to make the task seem fun or interesting. for example, when i study, i listen to asmr rooms with specific atmospheres like being in the woods outside etc, so that it makes it more interesting!

**With the winter season being upon many of us, What are some ways that you are staying "Healthy" this month? What "Stay-Healthy" tips work Best for "YOU"? What are some tips you could share with us?

im staying healthy this month by listening to what my body needs. i practise yoga often, which makes my body feel better in those times of online school where im just sitting on my desk all day. and drinking lots of tea

**What are some of your Favorite Winter activites that you enjoy in keeping yourself active this season?

i love making myself a warm cup of tea, which energizes me in the morning!

**What have been your "Highlights or Struggles" this past week? How did you work through the Struggles?

highlights: my girlfriend, lots of rain

struggles: going outside to get some fresh air once in a while, staying focused