glouis4 wrote: »

Mid-May Check-in

With my state reopening next week, and things falling into order again, I am spending the day planning for life picking back up so fitness/health/self-care doesn’t take a backseat to daily responsibilities.

I’ve incorporated listening to fitness-related podcasts and meditation into my routine, and I think it might be helpful to others; just a suggestion if you are looking for something different

With two more weigh-ins left in the month, I want to make some leaps forward for myself and our group

swauters wrote: »

@keepingtrack78 and @squirrelsquad I am not too far from you, up in Green Bay. It is SO cold here! Hard to keep that motivation

matthewsfive wrote: »

Something I read today that really helped me.....


Tips for dealing with discouraging thoughts,

If you're thinking, "Ugh, I fell off the wagon by eating poorly this month," try, "What are some things I learned about myself this month?"


It’s easy to feel down after a stretch of less-than-optimal eating. But scolding your past self for that potato chip situation probably won’t help you much going forward. Instead, treat the setback as a chance to review and gather intel: What are some factors that may have caused your eating to go off track? Was it stress from nonstop news consumption? Too little structure in your days? Too much structure—e.g., did you snap after eating the same boring lunch salad three days in a row?

Whatever learnings you uncover, skip the self-blame and use your insights to make healthy eating easier for “future you.” Focusing on a desired future state may help increase motivation and commitment to a goal, according to a 2017 research review in Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research. Some takeaway practices might include capping your news exposure, pre-tracking your afternoon snacks, and definitely leveling up your salad game.