Are You Trying Your Best?

Are you really trying your best? Are you putting in the effort to make good, healthy choices every day? I wasn't. Ever since COVID-19 started, I fell off the rails. Not entirely nor did I get completely out of control, but I wasn't putting in my best effort. I haven't gained weight, but I didn't continue my workout plans like I was when I was working. 

I thrive off of a routine. I like doing the same things every day; it helps with my anxiety and makes me feel like I'm in control of my day when I know what to expect. Now, ever since the quarantine started, I haven't had a routine. I didn't have work to go to, every day was different and I really struggled mentally. I tried to help myself with a cleaning schedule and working on my lesson plans and school things at the same time, but I let my workouts slack. I wasn't eating as much because I wasn't moving as much so that was good, but I felt off. 

Then, I started working for Blake which was great because it gave me a purpose. I was needed somewhere and I had something productive to do each day. But my routine was off even more. We work long days and sometimes (most days) when I'm off, we come back into the office after dinner to finish up some things from the day. So, I felt even more off, even if the need for a purpose was fulfilled. 

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This week was different. My mentor reached out to me, and I was honest with her about my struggles. She suggested a workout program that is only 4 days a week and much easier to fit into my schedule. She suggested that I workout before the day begins so that I am more energized throughout the day and I asked her to text me when she wakes up to hold me accountable. I need someone to hold me accountable whether it's a text or someone who tells me they watch my videos on social media. 

I am so thankful to her because I haven't felt this good or like myself in months. It feels really, really good. 

Be Grateful

Being at home is hard. Or rather, being at home all the time is hard. I'm grateful to be safe and healthy. I'm grateful for the extra family time. However, I've been struggling with not having a purpose every day. I miss going to work and seeing my students every day. I felt like I was needed and had a purpose when they needed me every day. Now, they still need me but it's not as easy for me to reach them. I wish I could see them in person. I wish I could teach them. 

Now, I'm not trying to sound snobby or ungrateful. And I know everyone else feels the same way and we are all in the same boat right now. I'm just trying to do my part and stay home/outside as much as possible. I only go to the grocery store when we desperately need items and I'm trying to do grocery pick up when it's available. I want a sense of normalcy again as soon as possible. 

I do know that when the quarantine is over, I will do my very best to not take things for granted again. This time has definitely made me hyper aware of the things I previously took for granted such as work and going to the grocery store. 

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What is something you are grateful for? 

Self Quarantined?

The world is surrounded by COVID-19 currently and I have so many mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I think people are overreacting about the entire thing. It's much like the flu, however, it's much more contagious and people can be a carrier without actually getting the virus. Many people have survived it, but there have been some who have died from it. On the other hand, I wouldn't want one of my Grandmas to get it, or someone else I care about that could have been prevented. 

I'm also extremely grateful to spend more time with my family that I normally wouldn't get. But, I miss my students and think about them constantly. I'm trying my best to come up with things students can do at home but at the same time, I don't want to overwhelm parents during an already overwhelming time. 

I am anxiety prone and have had a stomachache from anxiety since Friday when they closed schools until April. I'm trying to find things to fill my time, but with our vacation being cancelled (a tough, yet good decision for our family) I'm trying to focus on my workouts and nutrition; something I can control. 

I started a new program this week that requires no equipment (I was planning for vacation, but that isn't happening) after finishing a 100 workout program last week. I'm still working up a crazy sweat even without weights, bands, or an aerobic step. I love the trainer and I like the different moves during the workouts. Oh, and only 25 minutes long which makes it so easy to fit into my schedule. Especially my quarantined schedule. 

Now as for nutrition... This is where I have and probably always will struggle, at least a little. We made Leprechaun Bait to try an catch the Leprechaun last night (we were unsuccessful) and I may or may not have eaten too much of it in the last two days. Tomorrow I am going to try to actively make good decisions with my nutrition so that I can feel my best. I made a goal to lose 35 pounds this year and I really want to reach it! 

It's hard to be out of your routine, but making the most of it is really all we can do at this point. 

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