WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MARCH 3RD!~

** This past week has gone fairly well... I can honestly say I am glad to see the Month of February behind us. I'm ready for warmer weather & temps, Sunnier days, greener grass, & Bluer skies!

** I stayed on track again this week... I have goals to meet, and going to keep at them. I kind of had to start over since the New Year when I got off track over the holidays. I don't want to have to keep feeling like I'm "starting over" all the time. So, I've been doing great at staying on track 6 of 7 days a week. Allowing for some moderation in things "one" day a week. I've kept up my workouts, kept up my water intake, continuing to teach Zumba 2-3 days a week , and I've been attending a few local "group fitness" classes as well.... I don't go to those often, but I've been incorporating them more at least 1-2 days a week. Since the weather is so unpredictable, I'm trying to stay on track by making workout app'ts with myself at other places. Once it gets warmer, I can start adding more outdoor walking and some "minor" hiking again as well. My sleep pattern has been some-what better this past week also. I've been averaging at least 7hours. So its getting a little better.

**Today is my Rest Day and its also My Son's 23rd Birthday!...However he will be working today, so.. we will have a little party for him on his off day in a few days.......its also my treat day as well, I will be attending yet once again our Local POUND Fitness class so I can burn some calories for the day. Its supposed to be very Sunny here today, So I'm looking forward to that too!.. My goals for the new month ahead are to "honestly" just take "One Day At A Time"... and do the best I can, and am able, while keeping anxiety and any stress levels down, or as low as I can.

I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE'S WEEK HAS GONE WELL~

preparing activities for my favorite members

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. Have been using an exercise tracker and found out I walk a lot more than I thought. I use to guess how much I walked. Have been keeping to a healthy diet would like to lose another 5 pounds. First 5 pounds lose was easier then the next. Gained 10 pounds over the holidays. I hope by end of March I am back to my normal weight. One goal is to drink more water during the day and walk my 10,000 steps daily. Enjoy your weekend.

@PoliteOcean

How Is everyone doing today!? Pretty good!

This is our FIRST Check-in for the Month of March! How has everyone's first "partial" week gone so far? It was pretty hectic and stressful, but I feeling better today.

Now that March is Upon us, what things are you looking forward to this month? Any Goals or Plans? I am going to a concert on the 15th! I want to make more time for my friends this month.

What have been the highlights of the past week for you? getting good news about my mental health from my doctor

What plans do you have for the Weekend ahead!? work :P

It's been a pretty good week here overall, though I'm happy it's finally over. Our country was hit by extremely cold weather, and though the ice skating was fantastic and so much fun, the snow kinda ruined my plans to stay on track with biking and such. That's kind of a bummer. And I gained a bit of weight this week, but hey, it was my birthday last week, I was entitled

On the positive side of things is that I've been going strong with yoga practise again after a pretty painful knee injury, and my body and mind have been feeling way more relaxed and energized this past week.

I hope everyone else's week was really good!

I am sick again :( I thought it was allergies this time, felt a little bad all week, but it ramped up on Thursday evening. Luckily school was closed on Friday. We had crazy strong winds and our power was out for a day. I did not feel well enough for our big hike, but luckily it was postponed due to the wind. I have been spending another weekend drinking tea and resting. Sigh.

@PoliteOcean

How Is everyone doing today!?

It's OK so far! Haven't done much so far, but will be in a few hours! Aside from that, my mood has been OK, a little on the lower side, but I'm hoping to change that hahaha

This is our FIRST Check-in for the Month of March! How has everyone's first "partial" week gone so far?

It's been OK! I've been doing A LOT of organising, getting ready for new changes happening in 2 days, and not a lot of exercise or healthy eating... oops about that. I started exercising again properly 27th Feb, but I think I might've went too hard on it and was too sore everywhere to exercise for two days afterwards. Also didn't help that my body decided that it wanted me to feel sick and mess up my emotions and hormones... if you get what I mean! But, I'm hoping to fit in some exercise today, as I've been feeling better now!

Now that March is Upon us, what things are you looking forward to this month? Any Goals or Plans?

I'm looking forward to actually starting living healthier, cooking more healthy food (my mum doesn't cook too healthy haha), tracking my water intake and of course, getting back into exercising! I might join a netball club if I can, but if not, just continue with my pilates, I guess!

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

Had my friend's birthday party yesterday, and it was great fun! She made a lucky draw for all of us, and I got a pair of cute smiley and winky faces socks! I've actually wanted to buy some cute socks on holiday, but I never ended up doing so. Glad I got some in the end :p and there were so many people at the party that I haven't seen in months, so it was awesome to catch up! It kind of felt like a reunion haha

What plans do you have for the Weekend ahead!?

It's already Sunday for me! But I have tomorrow off too, so it feels like an extra long weekend. Hmm, plans are just to clean up my study room, bedroom and get ready for new beginnings. Research a lot of things on the internet, and I'm hoping to buy some colourful thin-ink pens (specifically, Stabilo point 88 ones hehe) Been looking everywhere but can't find them- maybe the internet can help. Or just buy them online.

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

Think I've said everything! Hope everyone else's week has been and will be going great, and enjoy the March season! It's Autumn for us now, so I'm not looking forward to that (because it means Winter is coming too soon!!! Eeeeeek)

I did some cardio activities this week. I took some walks, went biking outdoors, and set up my exercise bike to use inside my home. I also did some dancing.

I am aiming to start partaking in strength training exercises 1 day a week.

Next week, my Mom and I will start our exercise classes together.

@PoliteOcean

Hmm.. this week my goal will be to set up a bit of a routine going forward.

My weekly routine is about to change, as I am changing jobs. Going from part time to full time, but 4 days per week instead of 5.

Its going to create a bit of upset in my gym schedule, but I think if I schedule in at least 3-5 classes, my body will still be thanking me.

Weekend will be left for rest time. I'm so thankful for the members and listeners on 7 cups and all the contributions and comments. It really is an extremely helpful and supportive community here.

I'm feeling a little frustrated with the amount I participated in the Heart Health thing. My expectations and reality certainly were different, but considering the winter we've had I've been doing relatively well although really lacking energy.

This past week I skipped my usual workout so I could do a trip with my sister and nephews. I didn't agree to go until the last minute, concerned about the affect on my health. My husband didn't think it was the best thing for me either. I won't have many chances to do something like this though, and it went pretty well although it did wipe me out. My sister had some visits planned while I just hung out at my parents place, plus they were doing almost all the food prep and cleanup so that allowed me to balance all the play with rest.