Make a plan, do it, lose steam, start again.
Basicalllllllly that's how this works for me.
Working out, eating well, taking care of myself were never things I was encouraged or taught to do. As I've gotten older my body has really degenerated because of it. I've got a lot of aches and pains, I've got mysterious tingles, I get tired easily and yawn during my workouts. I eat more calories from sugar products than I should eat in total calories per day and instead of doing all of that to myself I'd much rather be building muscle, working my joints, becoming more flexible, and getting my work done during the day instead of feeling sleepy.
I've been showing up to pole class for about 6 months now, and I've definitely been getting stronger. I've been running into some problems though. Like, the arches of my feet get overstretched, like a pull, regularly. My left shoulder has been super sore and I'm totally out of balance, and when I go overboard on the sugar some of my joints get so stiff I can't move them. I sound a lot older than I am.
I'm in an interesting spot where I am both trying to start a new career AND earning the lowest amount of wages I've had in my entire life. Trying to live on less than ever, eat better than ever, and be more fit than ever, all while trying to get a business started is quite a bit and it excites me and makes me nuts all at the same time.
I need to be very thoughtful and thorough in how I approach the next year because I have a lot to accomplish.
In January I spent three weeks vegan and the week before my period eating everything in sight. I went to classes most days, most weeks. I honed in on a few weak spots in my body that need a little extra focus.
and now... February is here!
I love fresh starts and tomorrow is a Monday so I'm jumping off with:
I need a lot more water. Like, at least 4 of these 17oz bottles. I apparently go some days at a time without actual water.
The sugar has GOT TO GO. Now, this is super super hard but it makes me feel like total shit. Addiction, for sure. Tomorrow, we wage war. lololol
Upper body strength. My forearms really took a beating in January and I need to get them taking more weight. My shoulder has been irritated so I need to focus on using it properly and working it, as well as maybe some therapies, like a Gua Sha treatment would probably be killer. Maybe I'll hit the parallettes.
Nutrition and calories. When I'm working out hard I just can't seem to eat enough. Superfood is a must.
Joint mobilization - I sit quite a bit for work and I totally forget to stand up and move around and it's like my body is attracted to the most painful holding positions because I can get into them and sit for hours without noticing. Oh, the plight of the computer-based Millennial.
It's getting late and I need my rest (also a priority) - Tomorrow is a new day. Make your list of goals and get on that shit. There's no time to waste.
