Since I’ve been feeling a bit less than myself lately, I finally decided this past week that I was done with those feelings. I decided that I was done with my excuses, done with my negativity and done with seeing life through darker lenses. We all go through times like these, but it’s how we deal with those times that sets us apart from others. And I personally didn’t want to drown in my own sorrow.
And I only changed a few things in my life to get back on track to feeling my best –
- I removed any excess sugar from my diet.
- I cut out all alcohol, even while at 2 Halloween parties over the weekend.
- I upped my workouts for the week to add a few more endorphins.
- I worked my ass off.
I finally got fed up of my own bullsh*t. I got sick and tired of feeling sorry for myself so I took the responsibility of my own feelings into my own hands. Are things exactly where I want them to be? No. But I’ve taken a step in the right direction all because of the few changes I made.
If you’ve been feeling down or off or just not yourself, it may be time to take a look at why you are feeling that way. No more excuses or playing the blame game. Just simply change some of your actions that are leading you to feel off or down. Take a deep look and you may find the answer quicker than you thought. For me, these 4 actions have me in a much better place this Monday morning and I’m prepped and ready for a great, productive week! And I know if I can do it, you can too!
Sunday – Workout in hotel gym in Beaver Creek
3 rounds for time:
- 400m run
- 20 weighted dumbbell walking lunges
- 15 dumbbell thrusters
- 10 pike push ups
Monday – CrossFit Broadway Class
Every Minute On The Minute x 12: 1 Hang Snatch @ 80%. Stay at this weight the entire time – I used 85#
Then 9 min As Many Rounds As Possible Of:
- 15 Power Snatch (115/75)
- 30 Wall Ball
I got 4+8 using 65# and 14#
Tuesday – CrossFit Broadway Class
Deadlift: 4 x 5, first set at 75%, building (15 mins) – I worked up to 175#
Then For Time: (11 min cap)
- 940m Run
- 50 Push Jerk (135/95)
- 50/40 Calorie Row
I finished in 9:31 using 65#
Wednesday – Boxing Class at Compass Fitness through Class Pass
Thursday – Rest Day
Friday – Workout by Myself
1st superset
- 3×20 barbell hip thrusts with 30 sec hold on the 20th rep
- 6 pull ups after every set of hip thrusts
2nd superset
- 10/10 barbell static lunge
- 10 tricep pull down followed by 10 pull throughs (2nd set 8×8 and 3rd set 6×6)
3rd superset
- 10 sumo stance barbell back squats
- 10 bicep curls (2nd set – 15 at lighter weight, 3rd set – 20 at lighter weight)
Saturday – CrossFit Broadway Class
25 minute Partner AMRAP:
- 60 deadlift (225/155)
- 60 wall balls
- 60 lateral burpees over the bar
- 940m run together
*1 person working at a time – we got 1 round + 600m run
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Once I woke up, I started my day off how I always do – with coffee at 6am. I made a hot cup of nespresso with a tablespoon or so of heavy cream, some liquid stevia, cinnamon and a heaping tablespoon of collagen.
Before a morning workout, I had half Primal Kitchen peanut butter bar at 8am.
After a workout, I had a Wonder bowl at Just Be Kitchen. This had a kale puree, butternut squash, parsnips, brussels sprouts and sausage. I also had 1/2 an iced vanilla sweet cream latte and a few bites of a baked almond flour pancake.
For a snack later on, I had a small bowl of leftovers. Those leftovers included a meat sauce I had made before along with some roasted brussels sprouts and delicata squash.
For dinner, I ordered a lettuce wrapped burger at Five Guys that had cheese, bacon, sautéed onions and mushrooms and pickles. I didn’t finish all of it.
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Juli- You May want to check out the book This Naked Mind. Such an awesome read about alcohol! The author is so cool and she also has a podcast by the same name. She’s a Colorado girl as well. . You are such an inspiration! Hope you feel back to yourself.
Julie I’m a long time reader and I love the honesty, tough love and vulnerability you bring to the blog. I can relate to all of the above — thanks for the inspiration to fight back, make small but significant changes and keep going! Always appreciate your insights!
thanks for the kind words Jenn!
I so needed this kick in the a$$ today…I’ve been feeling down and out as well recently — and I know it’s because I haven’t been prioritizing my workouts, meditation and healthy eating. I hit my reset button today and I’m excited to use some of your workouts here for inspiration this week!
Thanks for sharing and being real 🙂
thanks for the love Megan!
Your guest spot on UMSO podcast was great—nice to hear you just chatting away with a friend…I felt like I was creeping.
thanks!! loved that podcast!
You’re an inspiration Juli!!! Thanks for the honesty ????
thanks for the love angela!
Yes! I needed this. I’ve been feeling sorry for myself since we moved 3 weeks ago and I haven’t been hired anywhere yet. So I decided to quit moping, start a side business as a promoter for a supplement that I love ( I mean…I already tell everyone to try it, why not get paid for it?) and write on my blog more. And guess what? Taking action has helped. Hope you are feeling better as well!
not getting hired right away can really get in your head. i watched my SIL go through it and it can be quite hard on the spirit. i hope you find a job soon but i also hope all these other things get you excited about life and what’s to come!
Thank you so much! My blog had been viewed a lot in the last week and that makes me happy. And I’m starting to see a boost in interest in supplements as well. So maybe I’ll just figure out how to make $$ off both of those 🙂
I’m 22 and just moved to a new city after graduation in may. Your nutrition advice really changed my life senior year of college and I consider you a life coach!!
but ever since I moved I’ve gotten a really bad bulging disc and I can never workout anymore. I got robbed and assaulted here in the city and am afraid to workout early in the morning because it requires that I get outside in the dark. I sit all day in the office , etc. Overall, I feel so bad for myself and so I’ve been eating shit and drinking alc way too effin much. BUT I am starting to get my shit together!
My question is , what is “removing excess sugar?” Is it added sugar or natural too? Would you eat siggis yogurt and apple with peanut butter for breakfast if you were doing this?
(I literally just had this)
Also going to try going to go egg and nut free for a little. Thanks for inspiring me!
that is so frustrating. that must be such a hard thing to go through. for me, i definitely wouldn’t eat that kind of breakfast. but remember, that doesn’t mean it’s wrong by any means!! when i see that kind of breakfast, i just see a bit of excess amount of carbs (for MY body). i’ve eaten that type of breakfast in the past and it mostly just makes me feel hungry earlier since it’s more of a blood sugar spike with the carbs then say some sort of protein like a meat or seafood source plus vegetables. when i say removing excess sugar, I’m talking about both added and natural. i stay away from fruit mostly and then any sort of added sugar. let me know if that helps and if you have any sort of other questions. but remember just because I wouldn’t eat something doesn’t mean it’s not right for you. our bodies and needs are completely different. that’s just how i eat and do things!
Love this! I’ve been feeling the same way lately and I appreciate the practical advice! Thanks for the inspiration and laughs everyday.
you got this Bily!