Week 3 done – can you even believe that?
I swear since being in lockdown in general, time just evaporates and is flying past! It feels weird to think that this is slowly coming to an end. I think this is in part is why this week has been such a reflective week for me.
As lockdown is starting to ease, the engine (go on (!) aka the brain) is stepping it up a gear (woah look at me with all this car references). As face to face becomes more of thing, social interactions are allowed more and more and the new normal really starts to reveal itself, it’s time for the new chapter of Moxie to start rolling which I am SO excited about.
This week I have felt incredibly reflective, inspired, creative and overall probably with the highest level of mental strength I have had for a long time. I have always been the person that works very long hours, works 3/4 jobs at a time and have done since my first job. I often get told that I need to make sure I have time for myself. The same advice I give to anyone and everyone too. Of course, it’s so important to have that time. However for me, relaxing, watching tv, having a pamper whatever I chose, I never really ever felt that I was having time for me. It was just something I was doing for a bit, usually followed with feelings of guilt. I never felt that calmness and restoration. Until this week.
I realised this week that for me personally, the way I take time for me, is to focus on me and properly. Making that time to train daily, making the time to work out my meals, cook the meals, explore and read blogs and books, attend seminars, listen to podcasts/audiobooks and have all round growth, both physically and mentally.
Now this isn’t to say I haven’t done this previously but not to the extent to which I am now. Usually it’s a case of grabbing a seminar or reading for an hour when I get the chance. Training, tough sessions don’t get me wrong but with no sense of direction or progression, just whatever looked fun!
This week has found balance for me in the best way and therefore allowing me to be a better coach.
So what has this week looked like in action?
Workouts have been harder and for the first time I tried some pre-workout. Training sessions are increasing their intensity and Mikey has always loved having it so I thought I would try it. Well , that was weird. Whether it was a placebo or not, I am not sure but the workouts felt great and I felt strong in the movements. BUT
I felt fuzzy. I don’t know how to describe it, the picture of this blog is probably the best way. Like little pins and needles every time my body temperature crept up a little through effort intensity. So that was a bit weird, do I need to itch? Have I got pins and needles? Am i just furry and fuzzy now? Is this actually pre- workout?! Workouts felt amazing though so not complaining too much!
Calories have been the same this week although going into week 4 they are decreasing again by another 220 so this shall be interesting. Although planning has helped with this and making sure we are smart with our swaps. I was talking with a client about that this week and one swap is with potatoes – they are sneaky dogs for cals! Making sure we are getting lots of nutrients, colours, vitamins and overall variety into our meals has been fun and makes me feel good knowing I am fuelling my body with so much goodness.
Now that calories are going down it’s important more than ever to keep the movement up throughout the day as we know despite training being amazing that’s not where the main calorie burn is. So keeping up with 10k steps at least a day and making the most of my evening walks. This has been another place where I have felt very creative. Sticking an audio book in my ear and wondering the calm streets as another day comes to a close. By the time I make it back to my garden I’ve been grabbing a pen and paper and jotting down loads of ideas straight away!
I’m such a pen and paper and to do list girl but honestly, it makes you feel so good when you cross those things off the next day. Productivity badges galore!! Try it!
So tomorrow – New week, more progress and accomplishments, more ideas, more success and more things to be proud of.
AND remember to remind yourself of those things you are proud of yourself for because baby, there is A LOT to be proud of.
Week 4 – let’s go bubs!
PS Can’t wait to share everything with you soon and to build creating an even more supportive, beautiful community for people to be a part of.
Catch you later, I’m now off to make a low cal cheesecake while the roast cooks and watch make up tutorials because I would like to not look like a 5 year old when seeing my friends again x