WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MARCH 17TH, 2018~
HEY EVERYONE!
WELCOME TO OUR End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN!....
(AND HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!)
So how is everyone doing today?!
How has this past week been going for you? How are you dealing with the "New Time-change"!?
What have you been doing differently this past week since you've had an extra hour of daylight?
What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you?
Is Anyone celebrating ST. PATRICKS DAY TODAY?!
Next week will be the "Start" of "Spring-Time for some of us...What things are you looking forward to?!
What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!! 
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**AND ANY & ALL NEWBIES!! YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE!!
** So this week went by well....Had a little anxiety early in the week, but once again, its a choice of pushing through it, or letting it take over. So I pushed through~ 
** I'm so happy that its finally DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Time again!!.. I have truly enjoyed this past week of "LIGHTER & BRIGHTER" days, and its improved my mood greatly~ Its been a nice "Mood Booster"... The weather is slowly trying to warm up here..... but with Spring arriving here Next week, I know we will be back on track with that soon enough. And our Summers are so Incredibly HOT living in the South. So..... I'm ready for sure~ 
** Kept up with all workouts and staying on track with eating... Continued to teach my Three Zumba classes this week. And I actually have been getting to bed earlier!! Yayy for me!!...... My water intake has been going well since I'm actually keeping track properly again, and my sleep has been really good. I've been averaging my 7hours a night like I want. So I'm happy about that. I've been making it a plan (on the days that I don't teach Zumba) to get up "earlier" and get my workout in first thing BEFORE doing anything else..., so that way I don't have to think about it later on & trying to play catch-up and get it done. And its been working out really well. Causing me to get up earlier, and increasing my "Productivity" over the course of the day~ So I'm really glad with that.
**Today is supposed to be "Rest" day, however, I feel like Until I un-do some of what I did over the course of the "holidays" and fully feel like I'm making the progress I desire, I choose to workout today. (It could be as well that since the Winter months are still here, that I still don't feel my full "potential" of energy that I was feeling before the Holiday season). Besides, today we are having a local "POUND Fitness" class and I really enjoy that so, I always make it a plan and intend to go on those days. And it gets me in a quick Saturday workout which is great. Nothing like "Pounding it out" with some drumsticks to some great Rock music, and getting in those squats and lunges! Especially since it's also my "treat" day as well. And I LOVE that my Fitbit Blaze counts it as "Aerobic" activity.
I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE WEEK HAS GONE WELL!
@PoliteOcean
Woo, go you for pushing through the anxiety!!! Hard to do but very rewarding when it's done, I can imagine! I like how you phrased it though "It's a choice of pushing through it, or letting it take over." Very true, and very well-worded!
Haha sunny days never cease to put a smile on my face! Getting ready to go to the beach/pools?! And wow, you teach a lot of zumba! Getting to bed earlier and getting the 7hrs sounded difficult at times, but you did itttttttt :D and getting up earlier is such a good habit to get into, it really does increase productivity and for me, makes me feel like I have more control and more hours in my day! And what a smart idea, getting workouts done early. Question- do you eat breakfast then exercise, or exercise then eat? I tried both and I don't think I did it right at all hahaha
Hahaha aerobic activity! Sounds like a good plan for you, keep at it! You're doing great! :D
@rebecca947
Hey there Rebecca! Thanks for the support!
Actually since I teach my classes in the "mornings" first thing, I'm not normally hungry first thing when I wake up. However, I do feel that we need to have something in our system to help us push through a more "intense" type of workout. Zumba is an Aerobic workout, so therefore, I like to "fuel" myself beforehand. So, On the way to my class, I will eat a Medium banana. Which helps me through. (For others it can be something like an energy or nutrition bar)... If that makes sense?
However, when I am home, When I get up, I normally just do some type of DVD workout for an hour.... It doesn't take as much out of me, therefore, I need less fuel to push through it. So in which case, I do NOT eat beforehand when I'm home. So I will just eat a light breakfast "afterwards" consisting of "Both" a protein and carb (Like Oatmeal and Banana) and some eggs with mixed veggies.
Hope that answers your questions, or helps you in some way?! lol...
@PoliteOcean
Ooh yes, thank you! Will try tht out next time haha (I'm not normally a mornin workouts kinda person, but I want to be lol)
@rebecca947
I am "totally" NOT a morning person either!... I don't like to workout in the mornings, however, the Zumba class that I teach, I did not start it. I took it over from another instructor who couldn't teach it anymore, and the classes were already established. But it was such a great opportunity that I couldn't pass it up. So, therefore, I got stuck teaching it in the mornings lol.....
But, once again, it helps that I can get it done and over with and out of the way to proceed into a more productive day.... I think thats why I have now started getting up earlier on the mornings that I don't teach as well, to get it all out of the way! lol...
I wish you the best of luck on finding whatever works for you and figuring it all out!
@PoliteOcean
Ahh, good on you for taking up that opportunity! And thank you, hopefully it'll figure itself out soon hahaha
I like your style @PoliteOcean :) I think having that little warm up before the zumba probably stimulates your appetite and gets you limber for your class
So how is everyone doing today?!
I'm doing good c: I've been fine since I took a break from the site.
How has this past week been going for you? How are you dealing with the "New Time-change"!?
The past weeks have been treating me nicely and so calmly c: My school year just ended, yay! And oh, we don't have DST here and I'm back to being 12 hours ahead of eastern time, cri. It's making me kinda upset because I couldn't attend certain important meeting on here.
What have you been doing differently this past week since you've had an extra hour of daylight?
Uhm, nothing much xD just same old habits.
What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you?
My exams are over! And I've had time to catch up with my friends again from my previous school c: and I'm touched that when I kinda got back from my break, there are still people who get excited to see me back.
Next week will be the "Start" of "Spring-Time for some of us...What things are you looking forward to?!
It's actually the start of summer for me xD and I'm looking forward to attend review centers for the preparation of entrance exams for college and I hope that my summer break will be productive by learning new things like writing calligraphy and learning how to play guitar, hopefully.
What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!
As you get older, you realize that youre not always right & theres so many things you couldve handled better, so many situations where you couldve been kinder & all you can really do is forgive yourself & let your mistakes make you a better person. —lyjerria
@Erato
Great for you that your exams are over and its the start of summer for you!.. Sounds like an exciting and relaxing time for you now!
This is a very positive check-in. That was a fast break that you took from 7cups, but its great that you enjoyed it and got something out of it for yourself!
And by the way, that is a great "quote" that you shared. Thanks so much for sharing that with us. And thank you for checking in this week and for letting us know how things are going for you!
i'm happy with the time change and more light, but still waiting that the snow goes away. can't wait spring..
@vivelespatates
Hopefully the snow there will start to melt soon!
@PoliteOcean
So how is everyone doing today?!
VERY hot (no air con haha) and very stressed!! :p I don't need to be stressed but I am hahaha
How has this past week been going for you? How are you dealing with the "New Time-change"!?
I didn't even notice the time changes... past week has been... an emotional rollercoaster and filled with sudden and unexpected changes. It's not over yet, unfortunately, and I have no idea when it will be. Let's hope it's soon though, because this is really throwing me off track! And just as the new chapter in my life has begun!!! Gotta push through though...
What have you been doing differently this past week since you've had an extra hour of daylight?
Uh the same... :p didn't even notice the changes!
What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you?
Hmm highlights... I guess talking to someone who really helped me over the phone, and exploring a new environment.
Is Anyone celebrating ST. PATRICKS DAY TODAY?!
Wow, I'm so out of it these days haha Happy St. Patrick's Day! :D
Next week will be the "Start" of "Spring-Time for some of us...What things are you looking forward to?!
Next month will probably start to slowly become colder as it's the middle of autumn... looking forward to some tree leaves turning red! But not looking forward to them falling off and leaving bare trees to look at haha
What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!
Hmm, I'm sick and it sucks. :p I don't even know how i got sick... I coughed sometimes for a week, then suddenly I woke up with a fever... definitely did not feel like a gradual sickness haha clearly haven't been living very healthy! :p now I just have a super sore throat though, and I've been drinking water.... Water with lemons is tasty and good apparently for sore throats! :)
@rebecca947
Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well, and still dealing with some challenges. I hope that whatever is going on, that these things start to come together for you soon!
I'm like you as well, when the Autumn weather comes, I look forward to the "RED" leaves too! (As well as the bright Orange ones!).... lolol....
I'm glad that through all the things that you've been dealing with, that you were able to take the time to stop by and just simply let us know how things have been going in your life, and over the course of the past week. Hang in there, and know that we are here to support you in any way!..
@PoliteOcean
Autumn does have its upsides sometimes! I love it when the red leaves and bright orange leaves are next to each other, either on the tree or in a pile of fallen leaves on the ground! So pretty to look at.
Thank you so much for the support, Ocean! It means a lot :) <3
@rebecca947
You are welcome Rebecca! Thats what I'm here for!
And yes, I agree with you... I love the Exact same thing about Autumn! Lol... It is SOOOOOO pretty to look at :)
Wearing green today!!!
Making my MD's communicate with each other even thou it is killing them to do so. I have some that are like he/she will work as a team or else. I am liking some of my new MD's that are willing to go the extra mile to help me.
@DanaMHH
Thats great Dana! Keep up the great work! Thank you for your positive check-in this week!
Looking forward to Spring, three days away. 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. Will eat carefully on St. Patricks day to not add too many calories to my diet. Enjoy your weekend.
@sail46
Wow I can feel your enthusiasm Sail!... What a great check-in. I too am so very looking forward to saying Goodbye to the winter months... Spring is so close now. And its great that we will able to enjoy the impending warmer weather and get back to walking and other things.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend! See you next week in the Spring!! lol
feelin like a million.
resolved things, feeling more positive, more alive, and somehow more happy. I am finally doing more community work than I have been ever, which is ultimately the life I want to lead: one of community service. I am going to avoid pinching as always by saying my eyes are hazel. :) I feel good that I challenge myself at my new job :) and I am keeping healthy boundaries with staff.
@SteadfastStatue
Wow Steadfast!
What a great check-in! I can feel the "enthusiam" that you have for life right now!... What a really positive check in this week. Its great for you that things are going so very well for you. Keep up the great work in all the things that you are doing and bettering your life! Thanks so much for checking in this week and sharing!
@PoliteOcean
How has this past week been going for you? How are you dealing with the "New Time-change"!? It's been okay. I haven't really noticed the time change.
What have you been doing differently this past week since you've had an extra hour of daylight? nothing hehe
What have been the "highlights" of the past week for you? I went to a concert on Thursday night :)
Is Anyone celebrating ST. PATRICKS DAY TODAY?! not really :P
Next week will be the "Start" of "Spring-Time for some of us...What things are you looking forward to?! going on more walks :)
@Mellietronx
Another great check-in Mellie!...
Thats great that you got to go to a concert. Sounds like you had a good time and enjoyed?!... And yes I agree, I'm looking forward to "more walks" as well with the nicer weather approaching!... Thanks for checking in this week and letting us know how things are going for you!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVERYONE!!!
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Everything is OK at the moment. Start the new job next week.
Looking forward to it. Fearful at the same time. Don't know if
I can deal with another bad experience. Trying to have a
positive attitude so I at least give this job a chance of working
out.
Since I'm not working I've been a couch potato. Overeating
has been a big problem. The new job has a salad bar that I
hope to use often. The cost is low. Hoping I'm useful and
fit in with everyone I need to remember I don't get to tell
others how to behave or what is right or wrong.
Highlights of the week included getting a new job.
Not got anything planned for St. Patrick's Day .
Definitely looking forward to blue skies and nice warm
days.
@gentlePeace76
Thats awesome for you Peace! Congrats to you on your New job!.. I know that starting something new or making a new change can be scary or cause us to feel anxious, however I think its great that you are keeping a "Positive" attitude about it all, and that is a Great start!...
I'm sure as long as you stay positive, that you will see some really positive things happen! And you are already thinking positive thoughts by planning to use that "Salad bar"! Thats really great! Keep up the great work, and check back and let us know how things are going for you and working out for you at your new job! Thanks for checking in this week and letting us know how you are doing!
@PoliteOcean
Thank you