Well, well, well! I’ve been snoozing my “write a blog” reminder for what looks to be over two months now. I tell ya, when you’re snoozing it it doesn’t seem like it’s a big deal. I’m like ok maybe I took off a week? Two?
Needless to say, let’s do a health and wellness update!
- I’ve done a ton of body image work lately. I have been focusing on enjoying things rather than what I look like when I am enjoying things. I’ve been checking in with myself more. For example, I’ve been eating a lot of pancakes recently. My husband has been on a kick making them and they’re really, really good. Just this morning after I got home from a workout he asked me if I was in the mood for pancakes. So I chose to say hell yes. Instead of the alternative, which would have meant bumming him out and eating plain yogurt and oatmeal. IDK about you but that sounds like way less fun.
Have I spent the summer so far leaning out? No. But, I’ve also eaten a lot “cleaner” than this at other points in my life and not looked much different. I’ve come to realize that my life will be as easy to enjoy whether I have the flattest stomach in the room or not. I’m happy to be healthy and eating good food.
- I am taking a break from running. I love to run and I signed up to do my first marathon in November. I was set up to start an 18-week training plan this week. Unfortunately, my hip flexor has been bothering me so I decided to scale back running. I tried some shorter runs but was noticing the ache return after 3 miles and worsen with every mile. Deciding to take two weeks off from running completely was not ideal but hopefully that’ll be enough time to heal and strengthen.
I’ve leaned into other training modalities. I joined F45 and am loving doing functional, circuit-style training in a huge room with a lot of energetic people and a ton of equipment. I love working out by myself but I was craving a change. I’m not sure how long I’ll keep it up but it’s been working well for me.
- I’ve been sleeping terribly. Can’t have all good news, right? We moved at the end of June and since then my sleep has been very spotty. I’m one of the lucky people that can fall asleep in probably under 5 minutes but I feel like I open my eyes every hour on the hour. I’ve recruited all the top tips: no screen time before bed, reading, dim lights, regular sleep schedule. So far it hasn’t impacted my work or workouts, but I’ve been buying more cold brew than normal and also taking more afternoon naps.
Just over here learning to accept that there really are phases of life that we just have to appreciate. My sleep won’t suck forever so now I just need to learn to chill. Plus it’s been hot this summer (like, HOT) so I’m not opposed to an afternoon cold brew.
Reflecting on this list it’s kind of funny that it sounds like I’ve taken away things rather than added things. We tend to be focused on what more can I do when the answer might not be there at all!