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A few years back, I talked about how I wanted to get fit. I managed to lose some weight and get a fitness routine going but then… lockdown hit. Ever since then I have struggled with motivation and I know I need to do something about it as I am now heavier than I have ever been before.
With the added weight plus the fact I am getting older, I am starting to notice much more. I am slower, get out of breath quicker and my back pain that I used to get is slowly creeping back in. I was given painkillers and referred for physiotherapy in the past by my doctor and I’d like to take some action before I need to do this again. I’ve been looking into some physiotherapy providers as I know they’d be able to help me with some acupuncture or a massage.
With that in mind, here’s my plan for the next few months – especially as it’s coming up to summer which will definitely boost the motivation:
Eating Healthier
This is something I really need to work on but I am glad Summer is arriving so I can eat plenty of salads and plenty of fruit. I also want to start making some of my favourite Slimming World recipes despite me not doing it anymore. I want to start adding more ‘speed food’ to each meal and stop opting for freezer favourites or takeaways just because it is easier.
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Exercise
My exercise bike is currently in storage so I cannot use that until we move unfortunately. But now the weather is getting nicer, I’d love to get more walking in and listen to audiobooks or music whilst doing so. I find a walk can be really great and I get some time to myself.
I am also keen to get to the gym although I can’t quite afford it now. I am hoping to go as a friend’s added extra or perhaps even win a free membership if I can – you know how much I love competitions! There’s also a few local dance groups that I’d love to give a go – Jack’s best friends mum just opened one too!
Self Care
Finally, I need to learn to take it easy. I know I push myself too much and sometimes that makes it worse. With my aches and pains starting again, I want to spend more time relaxing and perhaps just slip into a bubble bath or too. Sometimes these little things can help so much! I may also start getting myself a massage every now and again – this can be a great piece of self care!
I know it is going to be a hard slog but I need to take some action now before it’s too late – I don’t want my pains to get any worse and I am fed up of feeling exhausted. Have you made any plans for getting fit? Is the upcoming summer a big motivation for you?
This is something I need to do I am finding it easier now I have a watch that tells me to get up and move if I have been sat too long. It must be working as saw some old friends this week and both said I had lost weight
I think the most important for me is self care. I’m too busy trying to juggle work and my family I rarely have time for myself.
Self care is so important, and I find eating healthy and exercising are part of self care. For me the eating healthy is the hardest part x