I’m not gonna lie, during the first week of quarantining myself I spent most of my days like Rebel Wilson in the gif above.
Being a stress-eater while locked in a room with a stocked fridge and pantry has been a challenge, to say the least. I find myself meandering around the kitchen for several minutes as if I’m looking for the food that will make me feel something…hunger, happiness, whatever- anything that will make me feel less bored.
In trying times, it is easy to dwell on how our lives used to be—especially when there’s no sight of returning to normalcy anytime soon. I’ve been feeling a mix of emotions ranging from anger to deep sadness to gratefulness.
I loved my routine at school and was excited to get back to finish my last semester. I found a gym and fitness routine that was working for me really well and had a consistent, healthy diet. Quite honestly, I finally felt on top of my personal life (academics, on the other hand, is another story…).
Now, here I am, stuck in a house with delicious food, no distractions, and 3 weighted plates to workout with. I could be frustrated and give up, OR I can adjust and find the best in this situation. I choose the second option.
How Am I Adjusting?
I still plan on working out the same amount of days and targeting my routine muscle groups (glutes, hamstrings, quads, triceps, biceps, chest, delts, etc). My main adjustment, hinted at earlier, is my lack of equipment. Luckily, my brother was given a weight rack with 5, 10, and 25 lb. plates for Christmas a couple years ago, so I have something to work with.
I plan on adjusting my reps to the weights that I have. For example, if I normally curl 15lbs for 10 reps, then I’ll curl my 10lb. plate for 15-20 reps. Additionally, I’ve been researching home workout routines that rely on body-weight for each exercise. I’ll link some of my favorites below!
Moving Forward
Keeping an open mind, positive attitude, and channeling my inner creativity has helped me during this adjustment process. Realizing that there is absolutely nothing that I can do to escape our new reality has motivated me to be the best that I can be given the circumstances. I’m choosing to give myself the grace that I discussed in my previous blog.
I will be positive. I will move forward. Because truthfully, that’s what the world needs more of right now.
I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. ❤️
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What a great blog post!! Ever since we have been on lockdown, I have been trying my best to do workouts from home but it just isn’t the same as going to the gym and having all the equipment right in front of you. It truly is disappointing and upsetting that as seniors in college our final semester has been taken away from us, but the best thing we can do is try to move on and improve from it. I will definitely have to try out some of these home workouts!
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This is a huge adjustment as this was also my last semester as well at Bradley. I praise you for still trying to keep an exercise routine during this time of quarantine. I might have to try out some of these routines for I’m just snacking away through all the foods in the cabinet
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