Fitness Fellowship 2023: Week 21 Check-in (Day late)

In my part of the world, it's a long weekend, and in my professional life, I have only three more work days before I'm done for the summer. To say that I'm thrilled both for today's reprieve and the week's shortness would be egregious understatement.

I know not everyone has a "free" summer ahead, so I won't go on and on about it. What I will note is the challenge that comes with summer for me. I'm more active than at work though get in fewer steps because, for example, gardening is strenuous but doesn't include as much walking. I get better sleep because I get to revert to my natural night-owl rhythms. I sweat more, but I also hydrate more. And I eat healthier because all the fresh fruits and veggies my region is known for are finally in season.

But, I'm also home...a lot...where the food lives. And even when I do stock up on good-for-me stuff, I tend to eat more in a sitting, though I eat less often in the day. For example, I usually elide breakfast and lunch, since I get up later, but that means I eat dinner later and also tend to snack in those middle-of-the-night hours when I'm reading in my chair. So...summer is healthier eating but also not the weight-loss win one might expect, at least not for me. The school year means a built-in structure that summer does not have.

So, I'm wondering if the change in seasons (whatever season you're coming into in your part of the world) brings challenges for you. If you'd like to share, I'd love to hear about your experiences.

Otherwise, as usual, please do let us know how the week we've had has been and what your plans are for the week to come.

( My Week in Review )

As always, my friends, I am sending you lots of good vibes for the week ahead.