THE NAUTI TRUTH: BACK AND *TRYING TO GET* BETTER

Happy Wellness Wednesday!!

Summer's always been kind of a weird time for me fitness-wise. The weather is too nice, the food is too good, the drinks are too tempting, and working out/eating healthy doesn't quite fit into my schedule as it does during the school year. 

My sister and I actually have this ongoing joke that the month of June is when we're at our worst when it comes to being fit and healthy. Kind of like a "June gloom" feeling about our bodies. So when we feel not so skinny, not so strong, or not so pretty, we'll say "I'm June today."

And honestly, I was kind of June for most of the summer. I stopped running and developed weird random eating habits where I would eat super healthy and then binge on something super not healthy. I went up a size in shorts and down a size in bras. And overall, I just was not the kindest to my body. I knew I needed a change and I knew I needed guidance for this change. 

So, I tried a bunch of new things. I did a free week at CorePower yoga and loved it but I can't totally afford it. I tried being Keto (a carb-free diet) and while that definitely made my body feel better, I realized that carbs make me happy so I still wanted to incorporate them into my life. I learned how to order less sugary, calorie-filled drinks. I got a new water bottle so I could drink more water and I canceled my gym membership and bought my own weights. 

Changing little things and checking in with myself to see how I was feeling lead me to my new and improved workout routine and eating habits. One that focuses on balance and accountability.

I wanted a new workout and I liked the idea of being coached and not responsible for what I was doing (because I knew I'd cheat myself). I learned about this at-home fitness program called BeachBody, which gives you workout plans/videos to help you reach your goals. They also set you up with a coach who checks in on you to see how you're doing (shoutout Mallori). Though I've only been doing it for a week and a half, I can already say I'm hooked. The videos are sooo easy to follow and it took the pressure off me designing and following through on my own workouts, while also weirdly forcing me to be accountable so I wouldn't let my coach down. On top of that, it's like you're in a personal fitness class but you're in the comfort of your home.

As for eating, I'm trying to focus on balance. Obviously, I feel way better when I eat healthily, but I did not like the way I almost punished myself when I did not eat healthily. So I'm working on allowing myself to eat things guilt-free, while also maintaining a balanced diet. It's a struggle but I am aware of it, and that's gotta be the good step to changing my perspective. 

To stay accountable, I've been trying to be more vocal about my workouts and eating habits. I think sometimes I try to hide that I like working out so much because I do not look like the classic Instagram booty-bomb workout girl. But I think it's important for me to post on Instagram or on NautiBody because it almost serves as a way of me showing love for my body. Loving me for how I am, noticing the changes I want to make, and being proud of myself for working on those changes. 

While I did find my way back to living nauti, I do not anticipate that I'll never feel June again. And I'm not angry or upset that these June feelings will come back. Nobody is perfect, every day we're changing and feeling better or feeling worse. That's the cool thing about our body. It's like this bomb rollercoaster of ups and downs, twists and turns, unexpected screaming, laughing, and sometimes crying. 

It can be a crazy ride, but we're here for it so we might as well learn to enjoy the highs and the lows. I truly believe that there are lessons to be learned and growth to be had from every experience life throws at you.

So buckle up, try out new stuff, get back on that grind, say goodbye to June, and always...

LIVE NAUTI

☆

Madison