NOTE: Weight is not an absolute measure of health and fitness ⚖️💪
Yes, I run an online fitness program, but when there are 10 days (technically 10 full 24-hour periods) in a 23-day span during which you can’t exercise, plus a daytime fast and all the preparations for the holidays, it leaves less time to do anything, including exercise. Did I mention Selichos?
During the holidays, the meals tend to be larger 🍽️, sometimes less healthy, and with irregular sleep patterns —sometimes sleeping less, sometimes napping 💤. Bottom line: my schedule was completely off for a few weeks. But Baruch HaShem (Thank G-d), it was all for the right reasons—serving G-d ✡️, doing mitzvot, and the like.
After the first 72-hour stretch of holiness, I realized I was more tired and lethargic than usual 😫. I suddenly remembered to drink water and stay hydrated 💧, like I do the rest of the year. Then I remembered that I could eat smaller portions. These adjustments helped me get through the rest of the month.
The day after the final holy day, I wasn’t too surprised to see that my weight had gone up about 8 lbs ⚖️ over the month. Weight is not the only measure of health and fitness, as energy levels 🔋, blood work 💉, clothing size 👕, and many other factors are also very important. However, weight was the easiest thing to measure as the holidays ended and I returned to my normal routine.
So, what did I do to get back on track?
Exercise – Back to 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Sleep – I still average less than recommended 😴, but I’m working on improving the quality by going off devices 30 minutes before bed 📵, eating dinner earlier 🍽️, and avoiding coffee after 6 p.m. ☕.
Food – Back to smaller portions 🍽️, water throughout the day 💧, and healthy snacks. I’ve also added some hard-boiled eggs 🥚 and an apple 🍏 before my 5:15 a.m.
RESULTS – Stay tuned! Within just 3 days, I’ve already lost 4-6 lbs (depending on when I weighed myself). Most importantly, I feel lively again 💥 and have regained a ton of energy ⚡.
Many blessings,
Moshe 🙌
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