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Week of January 24th Update

This week has been a rollercoaster, and I’m here to break down every single moment of it. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about wellness, it’s that progress isn’t linear – and boy, did this week prove that point.

The Mental Health Check-In

Anxiety levels have been high this week, but here’s the breakthrough: I’ve started implementing those morning meditation techniques I talked about in my introduction. Some days were tough. On Tuesday, I could barely sit still for five minutes. But by Friday, I managed a solid 15-minute session that actually helped calm my racing thoughts.

Exercise Journey: Pushing Through Resistance

Let’s talk workouts. My goal was three sessions this week, and I’m proud to say I hit two – which is progress in my book. Monday’s strength training felt incredible. I increased my dumbbell weight by 5 pounds, something that would have seemed impossible a month ago.

The missed session? Life happened. And that’s okay. No guilt, just awareness.

Nutrition Wins and Challenges

Nutrition has been my biggest challenge this week. I caught myself stress eating on Wednesday – an entire bag of chips disappeared before I even realized what was happening. But instead of beating myself up, I used it as a learning moment.

Key insights:

  • Stress triggers my emotional eating
  • I need better snack alternatives
  • Meal prepping might help control impulsive eating

The Scale and Beyond

Weight check-in: Down 2 pounds this week. But here’s the thing – the number matters less than how I feel. And right now? I feel stronger, more in control.

Looking Ahead: Next Week’s Goals

  1. Maintain meditation practice
  2. Complete all three planned workout sessions
  3. Prepare healthy snack alternatives
  4. Practice mindful eating techniques

Question for you: What’s one small wellness victory you’ve had this week? Drop a comment below!

Stay strong, Austen

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