Coming from someone who has lost nearly 100 lbs in the last 18 months, you might be surprised to hear that for the last couple of months, I really haven’t felt “healthy.” In the past three months, I’ve dealt with being exploited to plan an event I didn’t need to plan sucking up tons of time, packing my entire life in boxes and sending it to Chicago all the week before a trip to Mexico (which was wonderful, by the way), moving into my boyfriend’s childhood bedroom to live for a month, finishing one of the biggest events of the year for my employer, wrapping up a job and moving to Chicago. On top of that, trying to see all of my friends before I left for Chicago and dealing with the loss of a couple of relationships I once considered meaningful in my life.
In this time of stress, McDonalds Biscuits were often breakfast, dinners out were plentiful, and my time at the gym was literally zilch. I just couldn’t find the energy or the time to take care of myself when I had so much else to take care of and worry about.
So I set my priorities clearly upon coming to Chicago, and I am feeling healthier today than I’ve felt in months. I feel refreshed, I feel back to normal, I feel like me again. And here’s why:
- I’m starting my day off with a work out. I roll out of bed, throw on my sneakers and head downstairs to my apartment’s amazing gym to get in an invigorating workout.
- I’m drinking enough water. This may sound trivial, but it’s something that always reminds me to stay healthy. When I’m drinking enough water, I remember to exercise, eat right and feel good about myself. Water has always been a key for me in this whole weight loss journey.
- I’m eating a balanced and healthy breakfast, which is starting my day off well and keeping me healthy the rest of the day.
- I’m walking a lot each day – spending time outdoors, breathing fresh air, enjoying the crisp cool weather. Outdoors keeps me feeling refreshed!
So overall, I’m feeling healthy again. And looking forward to continuing this journey of health as I move through my employment transition and learn the ropes of the city here in Chicago.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
Good for you! Any morning now, I'm going to start doing the same. My office has a an awesome, free gym. WHY can't I get myself to it?
THX for the inspiration!