As you now, I have a new format, new goals, and a new outlook on getting healthy. It is all about balance and staying consistent. I refuse to deprive myself of the good stuff in life and I will not give up. Now, sometimes things happen and indulgences go too far, that’s life. It is all about consistently trying, moving, and making better choices.
A new resource that is helping me along can be found here: Hamilton Trained Podcast
August was better than July, but still not where I want to be so I am continuing the work in September. There are no barriers between months, it’s just another day, but it does allow me to check in on myself and see where I need to adjust.
I found myself VERY lazy towards the end of the month. I had been riding my bike a lot, walking daily, and even minding my meals mostly. BUT, by mid month I started to give up for some reason or another. Maybe it was a few nights of drinking too much, maybe it was vacation? Either way, it is done and over with and it’s not going to cause me to give up or anything. I’m adjusting. I’m weighing myself again, yikes, and halfway tracking what I’me eating. I am reintroducing exercise into my daily life again, even though it wasn’t fully gone I’m ramping it back up.
This month I’m raising money to fight kid’s cancer - through he Great Cycle Challenge. More info HERE! Please donate if you can, every donation matters in the fight against cancer.
The Good
Did more miles than July, barely, but it counts
I biked a few times in the beginning of the month
My food intake was good overall, but there’s alway room for more of a balance
Had a few amazing hikes in gorgeous places
I technically started the month with a kayak trip
I did run once, and I always feel like I want to run more
I took a trip (as safely as I could) and saw beautiful places
I survived, and I have another new perspective to add to the mix
The Not So Good
Had quite the emotional rollercoaster of a month
Didn’t hike, walk, bike, or run as much as I’d have liked
Indulged a little too much on vacation
Didn’t kayak very much
Mental Health Check-In
August was a rollercoaster, as mentioned and not as fun as Cedar Pointe
I had a lot of bad days, some REALLY bad and sometimes felt like I couldn’t really express that to anyone which really hurts the situation even more
Some of the dark days shed some light on areas that need adjustment in life
Overall, everything is fine now and life is moving forward
