I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and I haven’t been practicing self-care as I should. Oh, yes, I stick up for myself anytime someone violates my psychological boundaries. However, I haven’t been focusing enough on my physical health and I’ve put on a few pounds because I sit behind a computer for sometimes hours a day.
What really stinks is that I eat like a bird due to having had GBS in 2012. But! I don’t get up and move like I should and have lost the pep in my step. I’ve also noticed my caboose getting wider.
Ugh! Middle-Age Spread, here I come!
My energy is pretty much non-existent and although I don’t eat a lot of junk, I could eat a little better. The sluggishness I’ve felt is yucky, to put it mildly.
Luckily, I found a Keto blog and I absolutely loved it! And, I’ve been thinking about trying the Keto plan and doing HIT (High-Intensity Training) in the mornings. Oh, yes, I know I picked a fine time to start with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner. But, I do need to start feeling better. So, there’s no time like the present to start taking better care of myself!
Wish me luck. And pray I stay on the wagon until I get to cheat a little on Thanksgiving. Then it’s back at it again until Christmas. π
It’s hard but important to find ways to fit exercise into your day that isn’t an imposition and you enjoy, so it’s something to look forward to rather than see it as a chore. I often take little breaks from the computer and do some stretching, dumb bell or floor exercises (sit-ups, push-ups, planks etc.), rather than doing it all in one exhausting session. Every little bit adds up and helps. I love bushwalking and when mountain bike riding I want to push myself to improve and it really gets the heart rate up. Best of luck π
Thank you. I went for a walk this morning and it definitely helped my mood as well as my energy. π
No problem. Remember feeling good and make it become a habit. Speaking from experience, itβs so easy to stop and not start again :/
Absolutely it is. π―
Itβs easier to make up excuses than it is to excercise π
It sure is! Lol
Good luck Cherie
Thank you. π
You’ve got this!! ππ
Thank you so much.π
Oh I love this post as I know I need to eat better too! And I try and exercise (so far it’s just walking a couple days a week, planning on walking more soon!) And I do exercise when I’m taking care of my horses. But I think a better diet makes you feel better, more energy too. Here’s to a more healthy lifestyle! β€οΈ Diana
Thank you so much. I just started this morning by drinking a lot of water and going on a short walk. Baby steps. π
Hi Cherie – loved this blog! Um, as for me, I put off my annual physical and resulting cholestrol test, knowing that the results would not be good. These days, it’s ice cream, full cream in my coffee and whole milk yogurt. Of course these things are interspersed with my usual healthy food. π
Good luck with the Keto – let us know how it works out.
Nancy
I sure will. Thank you, Nancy!
I think that has happened to a lot of us. With the pandemic a lot of us skipped bathing suit season this year, fewer people vacationing, and getting out less. I know you put a lot of work into this and it is appreciated it but I see this respectfully, you can’t let it consume you either. Even when you are online make time for social media, emails, games, etc not just blogging. Blogging makes you sit and not move a lot where I find say in social media even just chatting with someone can get you moving more, laughing, etc. Also as you said lots of exercise and get out of the house every week. Go for walks, go to any shows in your area, attend events, be active and always moving. Never go a full week without getting out of the house.
Oh, definitely. This pandemic has caused a lot of people to forfeit their exercise and put on weight. At least we know we’re in good company.
Good luck, I hope it helps your energy levels!
Thank you so much.
Girlie this is the perfect time to start. checkout my workout videos on Youtube. I’ll post more this week and next week.
Cool. What’s your YouTube handle so I can look for you and subscribe!
https://youtu.be/lWNy8_a4ksw I have a lot of new workouts coming. so we can all make it through the holidays LOL
Awesome girl! π <3
Yayyy thank you for subscribing!!
You’re so welcome!
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<3 :)
And I love how you break it down to 30 sec and 1 min. intervals.
YAYYYY! Thank you, I’m so happy you like that. Girl you made my day!!!
I’m so glad I could put a smile on your face girl! You deserve it!
You are the BEST!
Yoga is a lovely, easy way to keep fit.
I agree. π