Since finishing Challenge 1 last year, I have been struggling to restart another challenge. It seems that no matter what I do, nothing is as motivating as Challenge 1. The past few weeks have been the worst. I have even been struggling to walk our (nearly) 6-month-old puppy every day. I cannot say no to the dish of mini chocolate bars at reception or the bags of mini cookies in the kitchen. I find myself ordering comfort food every time we go out and splurging on dessert each time we are at a social function. Lately, I have been researching Daily Burn and Noom because even paying for my monthly gym membership isn't encouraging me to go. I know that signing up for Daily Burn and/or Noom won't be the magic answer, but maybe spending a little extra money will light a fire under my ever-growing hips?
But one thing is for sure, things have not been the same since I stopped blogging daily. I started a new degree in January and to help, my husband is selling my desktop computer and buying me a laptop. Maybe the flexibility of having a laptop will encourage me to blog more since I won't be stuck in my home office behind a computer like I am 40 hours a week at work (different office, same scenario). But maybe today will be my kick-off to blogging again. Can you hold me accountable? Thank you random Internet user, I appreciate your accountability.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast: Protein Waffles with Local Honey
Morning Snack: Skinny Pop Popcorn
Lunch: 2 Morning Star Chix Patties
Afternoon Snack: Wheat Thins and Hummus
Dinner: Pasta with red sauce and ground chicken
My daily goals:
Vitamins: Yes
Creativity:
Reading:
Self-Care: Personal Laundry and shower
Sweets: 1/3 of a chocolate gator
In addition to restarting with Challenge 2, I bought myself a Bloom Planner to replace my Bullet Journal. Instead of blogging, I thought Bullet Journaling would be a great way to track everything in my life. Instead, it became a constant stressor of having to create spreads, and monthlies, and remember to track everything, and yeah, you get it. The Bloom Planner is nothing more than a planner with vision trackers. At the start of each month, I write down my visions for the month including personal growth, relationships, work/school, fun/adventures, and others. At the start of each week, I am prompted to write 6 goals for the week that will help me achieve my visions. For the days, there is a tracker for water intake, engagements, and a spot to write random things. I am still adjusting to using it, but I think removing the step of having to create the layouts and prompts will help remove stress.
Speaking of stress, I stopped taking Pristiq and replaced it with Trintellix. While Pristiq seemed to work, if I forgot one pill, I would start withdrawing within 12 hours. I also felt that I wasn't where I could be emotionally so maybe something new would help a bit. I am only on day 4 so we will see.
Alright, now the part you all came for, Challenge 2 details.
Today's Overview:
I did really well on my first day back! Let's keep this ball rolling!
But one thing is for sure, things have not been the same since I stopped blogging daily. I started a new degree in January and to help, my husband is selling my desktop computer and buying me a laptop. Maybe the flexibility of having a laptop will encourage me to blog more since I won't be stuck in my home office behind a computer like I am 40 hours a week at work (different office, same scenario). But maybe today will be my kick-off to blogging again. Can you hold me accountable? Thank you random Internet user, I appreciate your accountability.
Here is what I ate today:
Breakfast: Protein Waffles with Local Honey
Morning Snack: Skinny Pop Popcorn
Lunch: 2 Morning Star Chix Patties
Afternoon Snack: Wheat Thins and Hummus
Dinner: Pasta with red sauce and ground chicken
My daily goals:
Vitamins: Yes
Creativity:
Reading:
Self-Care: Personal Laundry and shower
Sweets: 1/3 of a chocolate gator
In addition to restarting with Challenge 2, I bought myself a Bloom Planner to replace my Bullet Journal. Instead of blogging, I thought Bullet Journaling would be a great way to track everything in my life. Instead, it became a constant stressor of having to create spreads, and monthlies, and remember to track everything, and yeah, you get it. The Bloom Planner is nothing more than a planner with vision trackers. At the start of each month, I write down my visions for the month including personal growth, relationships, work/school, fun/adventures, and others. At the start of each week, I am prompted to write 6 goals for the week that will help me achieve my visions. For the days, there is a tracker for water intake, engagements, and a spot to write random things. I am still adjusting to using it, but I think removing the step of having to create the layouts and prompts will help remove stress.
Speaking of stress, I stopped taking Pristiq and replaced it with Trintellix. While Pristiq seemed to work, if I forgot one pill, I would start withdrawing within 12 hours. I also felt that I wasn't where I could be emotionally so maybe something new would help a bit. I am only on day 4 so we will see.
Alright, now the part you all came for, Challenge 2 details.
Rules
- One small sweet per day (mini chocolate bar, half a pack of fig cookies)
- No baked goods (cupcakes, cake, brownies)
- One alcoholic drink per week
- No artificial sweeteners
- No soda
- No delivery pizza
- No Fast Food
- No fried foods
- No cheese-based foods (Alfredo sauce, chips and queso, mac & cheese)
- No carbohydrate-based foods (bagels, croissants)
April Incentives
Week 2.5: ???
Week 3: Beach Day with Puppy and husband?
Week 4: ???
Today's Overview:
I did really well on my first day back! Let's keep this ball rolling!
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