Today, I am linking up with Shay and Erika for their monthly Let’s Look Link Up!

Ya’ll know I love doing these link ups because they remind me of the old blogging days. You know, when everyone had really crappy too small pictures, just blogged about life and linked up to build community. Those were my favorite blogging days (I used to blog at Raising the Rogers) and these give a fun little throwback to them. So fun.

Anyways, today the prompt is looking at how we keep healthy or how we are being healthy. And truthfully, I think this was the kick in the butt that I needed to reset and get back to my healthy habits. Summer has kicked me so far off track and I find myself staying up late, waking up late, skipping workouts, eating stuff I shouldn’t and the list goes on. Now, I know summer is all for more relaxed schedules and fun but I think your girl has taken it a little too far. Joe and I were just talking recently about me joining him at the gym because he too has felt the same way. We were going to start this week but Paisley got sick and I have been up all night checking in on her and so we pushed to start next week.

So, today is going to be a little twist on the prompt and I am going to list out the ways I am going to get back on track. My goal is to be back in good healthy habits before school starts (August 10) so that the transition to school is easier with getting up earlier, busier schedules, etc.

So here we go, some ways I am going to get back on track and reclaim my healthy habits…

1. Drink more water. I am usually a cup of coffee in the morning and water throughout the day with a Ningxia in the afternoon. Admittedly, I have been drinking way too many sugary drinks and indulging in adult beverages on the weekends when we go out.

2. Exercise. I mean, this is a no brainer, I need to get back to moving my body. We have a Peloton and I am going to also join the gym with Joe. Goal is to ride the Peloton 5 days a week and do the gym for strength 3-4 days a week. I really don’t like the gym but right now while we are in a rental we have no space to workout from home so this is a necessary step.

3. Read more. For me being healthy is just as much mental as physical. Since COVID I have had such a hard time reading but I know it is something that I enjoy so much and that brings me to a space of relaxing. So, starting to read more again even if it is just 10 pages a night. Giving myself grace here because I used to fly through books and I just can’t for some reason any more.

4. Quiet Time. I wrote about this before but I have not been consistent with my devotionals/Bible studies. I am realizing a lot of it is stemming from church hurt and I am actively trying to work through that. Getting back into reading God’s word is much needed so I can continue to heal.

5. Sleep. Ya’ll I am not one of those people who can function well on little sleep. I just can’t. I know this about myself and so I prioritize sleep. Which is why I have been sleeping in, because I keep staying up too late. Back to bedtime for me, LOL.

6. Date nights. Okay, Joe and I realize that we have not been prioritizing date nights and time together like we should. And, we both feel like. We are headed on a date night this Friday but creating a better routine and carving out more time for each other will not just be good for our marriage but it will be good for us as individuals and for our family. This makes us both feel better and when we feel better we make healthier decisions throughout the week.

7. Hobbies. I realized the other day when I was talking to a few friends that I don’t really have any hobbies anymore. And, I am really craving a hobby that is active, like tennis or golf. So, I am going to look into taking up a hobby and bonus points if it is something that Joe and I can do together and incorporate into dates.

What do you do to stay healthy? Would love to hear and get some new ideas!