Last week I shared a couple of tasty, easy to make, high protein recipes along with a little kick up the butt.
If you missed them – tap here.
This week, I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little concerned.
With Autumn officially landed, darker, colder days slowly creeping in along with all the constant uncertainty of our country.
I could be wrong, but suspect you may be struggling with energy, mood, motivation and stress levels right now.
Less daylight, a shift in season towards Winter plus added stress for many, means more hiding away indoors, more comfort eating and negative thoughts which…
= Less exercise
= Less endorphins (natural feel good chemicals from exercise).
= Less energy
= Less motivation
= Less confidence
= More weight gain
= More chances of having health complications
= More at risk of suffering from depression & anxiety
= More likely to become unhealthy, unhappy and not in the best headspace!!
However.
This doesn’t necessarily have to be the case and as always, I’m here to help you the best I can.
So today, I just wanted to share with you some tips and things to focus on mentally and physically to help keep you on track.
To make sure you take care of yourself especially if you’re Mum or someone who takes care of others.
Because, if you don’t look after No.1, no-one else will do it for you and nobody can pour from an empty cup.
So here goes:
✅ MENTALLY
1. Let Go
Try to let go of things you can’t control and channel your energy into what you can.
Easier said than done but essential for your happiness and sanity.
Changes to your mindset don’t happen overnight but the more you practice, the better you’ll get.
2. Do Your Best
This is all anyone in the world can ever do.
Do your best and forget the rest!
3. Shift Your Focus
We always tend to focus on the negatives but a negative mind will never lead a positive life.
As bad as life may seem, try focus on the positives – even though they may be hard to find, they’re always there.
4. Plan for Success.
When things are written down, they’re much more likely to get done so a good idea to make a plan whether it’s for your meals, workouts or ‘to do’ list.
This alleviates stress, enables you to make better choices and achieve your goals faster.
5. Communicate with your friends/family and check in on each other regularly.
Never underestimate the power of a support network.
6. Happiness
Don’t rely on others to make you happy, happiness is an inside job.
Aim to do at least one thing each day that you enjoy.
7. Your Have The Power
It all begins and ends in your mind.
What you give power to has power over you, if you allow it.
8. Keep Going
You only fail when you stop trying so don’t give up, just find a different way forward.
9. You’ve Survived ALL of Your ‘Worst’ Days
You can do this!!
✅ PHYSICALLY
1. Keep Hydrated.
Aim for 2 litres of water/juice daily.
2. Keep Active
Get those steps in even if it means just walking around your house or work place – exercise plays a major role in our mood, mindset and mental health as well as weightloss goals.
3. Eat Mindfully
Eat crap = feel like crap
Aim for 3 meals a day plus a couple snacks if needed, use common sense on portion size and pump in the protein, veg and fruit.
4. Limit Alcohol
From excess calories, poor food choices, lack of movement, increased anxiety levels and the depletion of serotonin/dopamine (natural feel good chemicals) to lowering your immune system.
Alcohol has a major impact on your body, mental health and weightloss goals.
Save it for the weekends only, ideally x 1p/w.
5. Prioritize Sleep
This is your superpower for energy, mood, managing hunger levels and keeping your immune system in tact.
A bedtime routine, set bed time and no caffeine after 4pm will help with this.
Whether it’s making progress with your weightloss goals or simply protecting your stress levels, sanity and mental health this Autumn/Winter.
I hope you found today’s blog useful and seriously….I hope you’re OK!
If you’re not and need more support getting yourself on the right track, just get in touch.
Lee ‘helping to keep your cup full’ Donald x
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