#socialbloggers 131 // Staying Healthy

I find this time of year more than ever is a time to look after yourself. The dark evenings can put us in a slump. It’s cold and rainy and some of us are working long hours. This can mean we can put our mental and physical health on hold for a bit.

I know I start eating rubbish when I’m busy and go to the gym less when I’ve got lots of plans, which is typical for December.

I wanted this weeks topic to be a bit of a reminder of the things we can and should do to look after ourselves.

Happy December and stay healthy 🙂

Q1: What do you do to keep yourself physically healthy?

@skinnedcartree stick to a low calorie diet through the week then have a little treat at the weekend to keep away cravings 👏🏼

— Katie ?? (@girlsgeeksite) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree I try to run at least twice a week. Apart from that I really need to start taking better care of myself! #socialbloggers

— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree walking the dog and horse riding #socialbloggers

— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree go out running . . . but I don’t do it enough x

— juststuffbydeborah🎄 (@DeborahMcFadyen) 3 December 2016

A1. Right now not really much 🙈 I try to take a lot of walks but nothing else 😅 #socialbloggers @skinnedcartree

— Lisa 🍂 (@Following_Lisa) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree I like to do the Insanity program, best at home workouts I’ve ever done, and I love hiking! #socialbloggers

— Kristie Jean (@KristieJean_) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree yoga, eat healthy (mostly), try to get as much sleep as possible #socialbloggers

— msshopaholicdiaries (@mssdyt) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A1. I don’t really do exercise which is so bad but I have started eating a lot healthier! #socialbloggers

— merriel 🎄 (@amycatee) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A1: Go to the gym! Take the stairs at work. At some point had a FitBit but it’s somewhere in my room…

— Rebecca May (@radishsociety) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree Not enough!! I need to be healthier, must do the whole ‘new year new me’ thing in January #socialbloggers

— Harriet (@MissPasco) 3 December 2016

Q2: What do you do to keep yourself mentally healthy?

@skinnedcartree get away from everything and spending time outdoors always helps me #socialbloggers

— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A2 take a walk, read, blog, spend time with fam & fiancé, treat myself, yoga too #socialbloggers

— msshopaholicdiaries (@mssdyt) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree Eat well, sleep well, exercise and make sure that I have time to myself on a regular basis #socialbloggers

— Kristie Jean (@KristieJean_) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A2. I wish there was something I did do for this, I’m not very good. Tips welcome! #socialbloggers

— merriel 🎄 (@amycatee) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A2: I make sure I get enough introvert time to reenergize! I always make time for my closest friends, too! #socialbloggers

— Rebecca May (@radishsociety) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree plenty of selfcare – face masks, seeing friends and crafting

— Siobhan (@thealtbride) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A2: I walk, read, blog and play puzzley Facebook games. Sleep helps too 🙂 #socialbloggers

— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 3 December 2016

Q3: How do you cheer yourself up when you’re having a hard time?

@skinnedcartree cuddle my puppy! #socialbloggers

— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A3. I watch Disney films or my favourite youtubers! #socialbloggers

— merriel 🎄 (@amycatee) 3 December 2016

A3. Honestly I mostly escape from this world & watch Netflix😅 Also I feel better after a good night´s sleep! #socialbloggers @skinnedcartree

— Lisa 🍂 (@Following_Lisa) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A2 Spend time with loved ones, bake, have a good spring clean to del refreshed #socialbloggers

— Gemma Fat Frocks (@Gemma_DS) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A3 eat some sushi, online shop, drink some wine, watch a comedy special #socialbloggers

— msshopaholicdiaries (@mssdyt) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A3: The words “eat sugar” come to mind! Haha! Usually I try to find out why & be proactive to change it #socialbloggers

— Rebecca May (@radishsociety) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree I find that painting always clears my mind, or going out for a good hike 🙂 #socialbloggers

— Kristie Jean (@KristieJean_) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree Have a good hot meal and watch some TV in bed with a hot chocolate. In summer, sit outside with a good book #socialbloggers

— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 3 December 2016

Q4: Do you have any tips/quotes for a healthy mind and self?

@skinnedcartree hope you don’t mind me butting in-healthy eating, switching off from technology & making time for yourself #socialbloggers

— Sarah hamer-sleigh (@sarah_hamersley) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A4. Take time for yourself: have a pamper, have a good cry if you need to, watch your favourite films 💜 #socialbloggers

— merriel 🎄 (@amycatee) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree take time out for self care – Do what you love – Run, sleep, pamper yourself, meditate, read, relax, breathe or do nothing x

— Lorna Davis (@lornadavis) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A4: Everyone needs diff things. Find yours &stick to it. Might be diff than your partner/friends & that’s ok #socialbloggers

— Rebecca May (@radishsociety) 3 December 2016

A4. general tip:find out what YOU need! Everyone is unique&you need to do what helps you not what others say #socialbloggers @skinnedcartree

— Lisa 🍂 (@Following_Lisa) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A4 make your happiness & health your # 1 priority in every situation #socialbloggers

— msshopaholicdiaries (@mssdyt) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A4: I think just how important a good night’s sleep is! #socialbloggers

— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 3 December 2016

Q5: Do you have any feel good songs or movies?

@skinnedcartree song, anything up beat! #socialbloggers

— Laura Nolan (@Laura_Nolan22) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A5. Any disney movie that includes songs 😂 #socialbloggers

— merriel 🎄 (@amycatee) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A5 I can always watch Pacific Rim or Inception and feel better. For music it’s Rihanna, Weeknd, Tove Lo etc #socialbloggers

— Vegas Girl Blog (@vegasgirlblog) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A5: Titanic – definitely! #socialbloggers

— Elizabeth Cole (@lizziercole1) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A5 my all-time fave move is Selena & I just like music I can get up and dance to (bachata, dancehall, soca) #socialbloggers

— msshopaholicdiaries (@mssdyt) 3 December 2016

@skinnedcartree A5: Discovering new Netflix shows that make me laugh! #socialbloggers

— Rebecca May (@radishsociety) 3 December 2016