Since becoming an adult, I’ve had my ups and downs with healthy living.
An “up” generally looks like:
- exercising regularly
- tracking meal calories
- eating healthy meals
- making time for meditation
- making time for yoga
- making time for creative expressive
A “down” generally looks like, well, the opposite of that:
- not exercising, or exercising sporadically
- eating all the things
- eating all the things
- running from one thing to another with no pause for meditation, yoga, and creative expression
Guess where I am now?
And I’m feeling it. Not just in my waistband. (Which is most definitely feeling it, by the way. Next to none of my pants fit.) But also mentally.
I think Covid has affected my mental health. This has resulted in me having an unhealthy relationship with food and booze. Mostly just too much of both.
I’m writing this post to hold myself accountable. I want to live a healthy life. I want to live a healthy life so I can LIVE!! Even more, I deserve a healthy life!!
I’m not exactly sure how I’ll tackle my efforts this time. I know that I can get back on track and reach my health goals. I’ve done it before. And I’m not so far off as I could be.
I think getting more settled in my new house will help. I’ve been doing a lot of work with it, which takes away time for healthy cooking, exercise, meditation, and creative expression.
Also, exercising in some form regardless of the weather. It’s been raining a lot the past couple of weeks, which has made riding my bike hard during those times. Or at least more dangerous than I’d like.
Anyhoo, checking in with myself on this and with other folks who might be struggling with the same thing.