WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MARCH 10TH, 2018~

**This past week has gone fairly well..... I had some "moments" of Anxiety, however, I managed to work through them, and they quickly passed. Which shows good progress for me as far as Mental/Emotional well-being.

**I stayed on track with eating and workouts... however, we celebrated my Son and Mom's birthdays on Monday, (their birthdays are one day apart last weekend) my son had to work so we celebrated on Monday. My son of course, desired "PIZZA" which he always gets on his birthday and of course there was "Cake"..... I'm not normally a "cake" or "sweet" eater, but.. lets admit, some things are a little challenging to pass up!..... I tried hard not to "cave" into wanting them, however, I decided to "Plan" ahead for that day, and that way, if it so happened that I ended up giving in, then I would be prepared. So, I ate "light" during the day, and got extra workout time in. I took 'ONE" Slice of Pizza (Which was VERRRRRYYYYY Challenging! lol) and "ONE SMALL" Slice of birthday cake. I thought I did very well considering lolol....

** I stayed on track the rest of the week with workouts and such.... teaching several Zumba Classes. I even did a "Toning/ Strength" class this week with another instructor. I Really need to start incorporating that more and hope to do so and plan for that more! I'm Still just counting down the days, waiting on the "Warmer" weather, to get back outside a little more. The Chilier weather and I , don't always see "eye-to-eye"!

** Today is supposed to be "Rest" day, however, I'm still un-doing some of the things that I've done over the holidays when I got off track a little.... , so.... My intentions are to take a group fitness class today to try to keep me on track. Warmer days are ahead, and I want to feel "Comfortable" in my own skin (as well as my clothing). That is what its mainly about for me. I want to "FEEL" Healthy in every way that I am able.

I HOPE THAT EVERYONE ELSE'S WEEK HAS GONE WELL!

Not been so good this month so far due to personal issues. Not doing great turn I can on the weekend. I know if it wasn't for my niece and mum being here I would be down in the dumps . People I thought were there arnt :( my mental health not good. Confidence crashed down again. Just need someone to listen and be there

Also I'm hoping to start counselling soon so guess working on that .Also trying to stay busy and not let things get to me so much cuz I've seen now that I should give up as nothing will change and people wouldn't .I deserve better. People have let me down and gone behind my back. It's there problem not mine

Looking forward to Spring. Have been outside in fresh air a lot more. Just the warmth of the sun when walking is very relaxing. Walking a lot and getting more exercise. Warmer weather always helps me with motivation after the winter. Keeping anxiety in check. Still trying to lose the holiday weight gain, but better weather and healthy eating should speed things up. Enjoy your week.

what will you do during this extra hour? sleep?

My first week of March has been amazing! I take products called Thrive and they help me to feel better each day by giving me extra nutrition to fill in any gaps. Not only that, but I have lost some weight, had a good Spring break, and felt better than I have in a long time!

Hey, I'm doing alright the week is treating me fine besides having my wisdom teeth out this past week. Yes, I am working on myself to be better everyday my health I have been focusing on right now in my life. The highlights of my past week has to be Damon and Matt our friendship I think building a stronger bond. Damon opened up to me about his mental and emotional struggles he deals with, it really means alot to me he has done that. I am trying to be a good friend to him the best to my ability. Yes, daylight savings will be much welcomed and the extra daylight will help me with mood, I can't wait for spring.

@PoliteOcean

How Is everyone doing today!? tiiiired

How has this past "First" week of March been treating you?! so far so good

Have you been working on anything new since this Month has started? If so what? not really

What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you? going to the Asian market with some friends

For some of us Daylight Savings time will be upon us tonight, meaning an EXTRA Hour of Daylight! Are you ready for the change? If so in what ways? How do you feel this can impact you in a Positive way? I am okay with it since I don't have work tomorrow :)

@PoliteOcean

How Is everyone doing today!?

Hmm, not too well. Family stuff going on that has been impacting my productivity (and also making me extremely worried family-wise!)

How has this past "First" week of March been treating you?!

Not horribly I guess! Started a new chapter in life, been going well. This weekend was and still continues to be worrying and scary family-wise. Not sure when it will end, but I'm desperately hoping soon. A struggle I've been dealing with personally has come back this month, but I'm still slowly trying to control it(instead of the other way around!). I have hope everything will work out in its own time- just worried at what cost. The consequences of what's been happening. But again, everything will work out fine/for the better.

Have you been working on anything new since this Month has started? If so what?

Hmm, trying to get back into fitness- can't exactly say it's been working out great so far! :p neither the healthy eating haha self-care has been low on the agenda, but I think I seriously need to prioritise it, especially for right now.

What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you?

I really am enjoying the new chapter in my life so far (in saying that, it hasn't even been a month so... we'll see about that next month haha hopefully it'll be the same :p) I also went to a party for a few hours last night, and it was great fun! Let's forget about why I had to leave early.

For some of us Daylight Savings time will be upon us tonight, meaning an EXTRA Hour of Daylight! Are you ready for the change? If so in what ways? How do you feel this can impact you in a Positive way?

Lucky you guys!!! If you get an extra hour of daylight, I'm assuming us in the Southern Hemisphere get one less hour of daylight... eugh that means I'll be getting back home at night!!! Eek, not going to enjoy that. Also, thanks for the heads up, Ocean!! Didn't even realise this was happening now lol and no, I'm never ready for one hour less of daylight!!

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

I have this quotes card and stand that I got as a gift a few years ago, and there's one quote for every month (you can change the order if you want, the cards themselves don't have the months on them) and I really feel this month's quote card is amazing. Simple, but effective. "YOU'VE GOT THIS". I really need that this month, I feel. At least, the first two weeks of March it's definitely needed.

I got in most of my exercise this week and ate well. No big binges this week. An upcoming family event is keeping me more busy than usual and I am feeling a little overwhelmed but trying to stay on track. No colds this week, so that is an improvement!