One of my New Year's resolutions for 2013 is already set to begin sparking up the blog on a regular basis. The lifestyle and nutrition plan I follow has so many inspiring women with blogs sharing their workouts, recipes, and more. So why should I wait until 2013, right? This is really the most exciting time of the year, especially to share snacks and tricks and traditions on getting through and getting the most out of the most wonderful time of the year!
As we begin to push through the last 2 months of 2012, us East coasters have faced some very trying times dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Sandy. I feel very fortunate that all of my friends and loved ones are safe with minimal damage. I have been without power since Monday afternoon (now Friday) and we're lucky to have family with restored power to take us in! My heart goes out to everyone who has to begin to rebuild their lives. I'm continuously amazed at how generous people are- lending electricity to charge a phone, making hot meals for total strangers, generator parties to share the luxury of power, lending a warm couch to crash on. It's kind of bizarre that something this devastating brings out the humble side of everyone.
While my power is still out, I'm continuing to stay hopeful that my lights will be back on tomorrow. I've been so hopeful all week. It is very tough to be off your normal weekly schedule for this long without an outlook on when you'll see "normalcy" again. I'm dying to get back to my apartment, eat what I always eat, cook what I always cook, not live out of a bag, and workout as usual. The uncertainty of when that will happen is the worst! But I also know that things could be 1000 times more unbearable.
Here's a great link to find some ways to help those rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Sandy Donate/Help Hurricane Sandy Relief. Do what you can, everything is appreciated!
What has kept me sane throughout all of this is my wonderful boyfriend Harris and my drive to keep active everyday. Everyday we've tried to get outside and go for a run or a long walk. After sitting inside for a while, it feels so great to get outside and breath fresh air. I finally did a DVD yesterday and felt so great and fortunate! The benefits of just moving around for 30 minutes to an hour out of the 24 hour day does wonders for your mental state. Getting up and taking a quick walk, getting the blood flowing may be one of the best options when your cooped up inside without electricity. It means the world that I've had someone by my side for the week sleeping on couches, working by candlelight, searching for water & ice, and passing the time waiting for word that I'll eventually get back to my Manhattan apartment.
With all that's happening around us East coasters, I'm really looking forward to this coming Monday. The lifestyle/nutrition plan ToneItUp! I follow is doing a two week challenge to kick up the motivation in high gear before the holidays are here with all events, parties, & get-togethers that come with. I want this holiday season to be a great one and, for me, that means feeling healthy, energetic, and on top of it! I'm feeling the need to re-focus and re-set and I'm so very grateful to have Tone It Up to push me to my goals with daily tips, workouts, recipes during the next two weeks. It really is exactly what I need to gain back some positivity and light.
I guess this first blog back isn't the most uplifting but the most important thing I wanted to do here is encourage everyone to do what they can to help. To those feeling the effects, please take care of yourselves and know that we will rise above this and get through it. There are brighter days ahead.
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