Halcyon Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) What do you do? Since the move, i havent been working out regularly. There's just so much to do in the house as we unpack, deal with the pool, lawn, etc. i know it will settle down eventually, but i know Not working out enough isnt helping me. My diet is usually excellent but has been kinda blah lately. I know what i need to do, but have no motivation or desire to eat well (and normally i am pretty fanatical about eatig well). I am going to start my regular workouts again starting next week, even if i have zero motivation, and i hope that will help. I am taking omega -3, and getting sun everyday. I feel pretty overwhelmed by how much theRe is to do around the house. I want to EnJOY our new house, but everywhere i look there's something i need to do. I love my mom but she never knew how to relax and enjoy her house, and i dont want that to happen. How do i get my oomph back? Edited August 10, 2012 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Crack a bottle? :D Well unpacking and housework IS a good workout to me. I'm usually sore and tired! I'm one of those all or nothing kind. Either I'm schizophrenically busy in 1000 directions or I don't want to do anything. I don't know what you do for working out. I lift weights, and walk/run. At home I sometimes do pull ups and pushups and jump squats just to say I did something. And cut out junky food like carby stuff and sugar. ETA: I'm kind of a freak about my diet. If I don't have time for the gym for a while and whatnot, I am ok. But if I easy lousy I'm done for. I'm pretty OCD about it. Except for an adult beverage at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Crack a bottle? :D Well unpacking and housework IS a good workout to me. I'm usually sore and tired! I'm one of those all or nothing kind. Either I'm schizophrenically busy in 1000 directions or I don't want to do anything. I don't know what you do for working out. I lift weights, and walk/run. At home I sometimes do pull ups and pushups and jump squats just to say I did something. And cut out junky food like carby stuff and sugar. Lol i am having a cold one right now :tongue_smilie: i practice yoga twice a week and run or elliptical twice, plus calisthenics and weights. I practice yoga at home if i can. I need to eat my veggies and fruits. No desire right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I sometimes go on Vitamix diets. I just don't feel like preparing the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 ETA: I'm kind of a freak about my diet. If I don't have time for the gym for a while and whatnot, I am ok. But if I easy lousy I'm done for. I'm pretty OCD about it. Except for an adult beverage at night. See, thats how i am normally. Thats why i know this is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I sometimes go on Vitamix diets. I just don't feel like preparing the stuff. I have my blend-tec...so just lots of smoothies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 See, thats how i am normally. Thats why i know this is bad. Yeah, it's my way of feeling good. It doesn't matter what I do or don't do, I have to eat a certain way or I feel like carp. Yep, I literally live on smoothies sometimes. Actually most days I have a couple and then just eat dinner. Or, I throw a bunch of random things in a pot with some water and then blend it with some broth and herbs/seasoning or whatever. I have this all purpose chicken/soup seasoning I use. And I don't even chop stuff. I'll just grab some carrots, and celery, snap them in half, and whatever else I can find, and peas. I am pretty meh about most things, but I am obsessive about my diet. It's probably not the greatest thing, but I guess I could have a worse obsession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Really? I accept that I am in a temporary funk, do what I need to do, and don't get further down because I'm not operating in my normal zone. I'm a big fan of Pema Chodron's wisdom from When Things Fall Apart, including: “Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of sh1t and not be squeamish about taking a good look.†So I take a good look, then change what I can, as it becomes feasible. You'll get back into your groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Moving is a huge stress :grouphug: (for me anyway) Makes sense to me that you would be off your routine. No advice really just.....wanted to say that :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stina2000 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I say start each day with some alone time to journal, pray, set your day off right. Whatever brings you to that place where you feel ready to accomplish what you need to that day. Make a list, but not a long one, and just work a bit at a time. You will probably feel better if you get back to the exercise and healthy eating routine, then try to set the house in order. Easier said than done, I know. I have an almost 3-month old, our home just sold, we started school this week with my 6 an 3-year-olds... it's chaos! LOL. One thing at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stina2000 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Oh, and my baby was born with clubfoot and is in a crazy brace and boots 23 hours a day. Yikes. I think I may be in that "funk" soon. I better remember all of this advice in a few weeks ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAIMOM Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 What do you do? Since the move, i havent been working out regularly. There's just so much to do in the house as we unpack, deal with the pool, lawn, etc. i know it will settle down eventually, but i know Not working out enough isnt helping me. My diet is usually excellent but has been kinda blah lately. I know what i need to do, but have no motivation or desire to eat well (and normally i am pretty fanatical about eatig well). I am going to start my regular workouts again starting next week, even if i have zero motivation, and i hope that will help. I am taking omega -3, and getting sun everyday. I feel pretty overwhelmed by how much theRe is to do around the house. I want to EnJOY our new house, but everywhere i look there's something i need to do. I love my mom but she never knew how to relax and enjoy her house, and i dont want that to happen. How do i get my oomph back? I have gotten a lot of encouragement from parts of the book "After the boxes are unpacked". The thing that helps me is to remember this will pass...as far as house work goes I love FLY lady motto....work at it 15 minutes a day...everything will get done eventually that way and I can pat myself on the back for having accomplished my 15 minutes in the dinning room, living room, basement or where ever. :grouphug: moving is very stressful...been through 9 in past 15 years....give yourself grace as you get back into your routines. You worked hard to establish them and they can work hard for you now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) :grouphug: I have been in a funk, we moved when I got funky too. :/ I still need to unpack things and paint but it is so hard to feel motivated. Tonight I put together some meals for the crockpot to freeze to help my day run a little more smoothly. I also bought some smoothie ingredients, nuts, dried fruit and things to help give me energy. We are looking for a gym to join, I have a degenerative disc in my back and I really need a lot of strengthening. Edited August 10, 2012 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I try to get the sleep I really need. Amazing how happy sleep can make me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkins_mama Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 GO out barefoot in the grass and just breath for a few minutes. Refocus your self and get back to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I, personally, write out lists complete with due dates. Then, I can focus on what's due for today, and my mind is free to let the rest go until its due date. I'd also schedule my day, with plenty of time for the things on the to-do list. If I don't have a plan in place, I spin my wheels and nothing gets done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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