Hi friends !
New year, new me? It can sound cliché, but every year I feel like there is something special in the air around new year. I like the fact that we get to start again, shed old habits and create new better ones. And yes, every year around January I like to think about what I want the new year to bring me, where I should put my focus and my energy.
This year, I really want to place it under the word « upgrade ». Better. Healthier. Happier. Smarter. Here are the main changes I want to implement :
- Movement. I have been practicing sport regularly for the last 10 years, but this year I want to implement weight lifting. I joined a gym last October and decided to train every week. I first started with two sessions, and progressively went up to three then four. I maintained this schedule up to the middle of February. But since the end of February I have been feeling more inclined to do pilates at home. I have been practicing on my mat at home everyday or so in March, using the MWH app (I made a blog post about the MWH method, if you’re interested). I know I will be back in the gym soon, but for now I am diving head first into pilates daily.
- Food. I have been trying to curve my sugar cravings by eating more protein daily. And I have to say it’s been working quite fine.
- Water. I bought a water filter and some water bottles to carry with me : one at work, one in my car, one for the gym. I aim to drink 2 liters of water every day. I wasn’t drinking tons of soda, but I used to have a Monster (not sponsored ah!) here and there. I still enjoy it, but it’s more rare now.
- Sleep. I have noticed that when I exercise, I get very sleepy around 10 PM. I turn off the TV at least 30 minutes before going to bed, to give time to my brain to quietly shut off.
- Mindset. Last but not least, let’s not forget the importance of a positive mindset.
Status update : the sugar cravings are sneaky little things who love to come up whenever I feel more stressed or have low energy. So I would say I am currently working on that one 😅🙏
I will keep you posted on my progress throughout the year
Take care,
Marie 💖
MADEMOISELLE M 