So the last few weeks/months have been hectic to say the least and my gym schedule went completely out the window for the last month and it showed. Not just in how I looked, but more concerning how I felt. I tried to give myself a break and try to relax but after a month it hit me that I was feeling a little down on the inside and the solution was easy. Hit the GYM!
In the last month, I quit my job, started a new job, moved out of my parents house and in with my boyfriend and did I mention, I moved to Vancouver island and that all this took place over the Christmas break?Needless to say, the transition has been busy but I couldn't be happier. So far 2012 is the best year yet!
To explain how it all started, I got offered an amazing opportunity to work for Molson Coors in Sales on Vancouver Island and I couldn't pass it up! I am so blessed to have gotten the job and everyone is AMAZING. The job is going to be challenging but you know me, I'm always up for a challenge and it's exactly what I wanted.
In addition to switching jobs, which was on Vancouver island and therefore I made the big move out of my childhood home (I was living in my parents basement and paying them "rent") and in with my man to a place I hadn't even seen in Victoria. The place is amazing though and for now I'm solo until Brett moves over with TD. I really like Victoria so far and at this point in my life I feel that it is where I need to be. I am in LOVE with our place because it really feels like home. Lots of space in the kitchen which I am cooking dinner in as I type this. I just got back from an AWESOME workout! My first in a while...which led me to the first mini melt down of 2012.
Last week I was in Vancouver for training and decided to stay for the weekend to see friends, family and Brett but the poor guy ended up dealing with a very emotional Nicole. I had been doing really well but had been putting everything and everyone else first and on Saturday I had a mini meltdown. When I don't feelsettled or don't have time for a workout I start to feel lost and kind of bad. I'm sure lots of you can relate. This is combination with coming off of Christmas, living out of a suit case, being on the road and trying to eat well can be hard. I'm not going to lie to you. You can "eat well" but it is very hard to be in your regular routine. Which is what I was missing.
Today was a new day though and after a day of training with Danna (my awesome coworker) I was driving home and decided to visit my new gym and scope it out. It is pretty sweet! Small, and nothing compared to the Oval but it has everything I need and exactly was the doctor ordered to cure my rut. I picked up my membership card and drove home to grab my gym bag so I could get a workout in before dinner. For now on, I am keeping a stocked gym bag in my car at all times. I'm also keeping track of my workouts on my calendar (which is posted on my fridge so it is visible whenever I'm craving something) as a reminder to stay on track.
So here is to a new year and new opportunities! What is your new challenge for 2012?
Eat. Train. Sleep. Repeat!
Nic out!
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