June Health Challenge Week 2 (half way point)

Elise Yu
Jun 13, 2021
3 min read

The stride has been hit!

I'm feeling pretty good after Week 2 of my June Health Challenge, and it's definitely because I've gotten into a good rhythm. After last week's meal modifications (and not beating myself up about not following the meal plan to a 'T'), I must say this June Health Challenge is going really well.

I'm actually starting to see a physical difference, which is always exciting. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I realized through following the Blogilates June Calendar workout plan for the past 13 days, I've really neglected ab workouts, and have not been pushing myself during my workouts this past year. I completely forget how much I love ab workouts, and how great the 'burn' feels. Having a strong core makes me feel so much healthier, and I'm so glad I'm starting to feel that again.

I also discovered that Blogilates has a vegan meal plan! So I may try that next month :)

Oh, womanhood

I am ending the week with a visit from the beauty that is womanhood (aka my period) so that was definitely something I thought would decrease my motivation to workout greatly. BUT, I think because I've been doing so well on the workouts, I had less difficulty putting on my workout shorts and getting the day's workout out of the way than I anticipated. I'm writing this after Saturday's leg workout and I'm feeling pretty good. Plus, leg day is my favourite. Except for abs, abs may be my actual favorite body part to workout. All in all, workouts are going wonderfully. Personal Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Comment below and let me know which body part is your favourite to work out!

One cheat meal every week. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This week, my mom bought a LOT of danishes from the bakery, and I could not help myself. But, I didn't even eat one whole danish - it was much less satisfying than I thought.

Honestly, not finishing a whole danish is a win in my book. I don't think I've ever left a baked good unfinished. (Croissants are my favourite).

I'm keeping track of my breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and daily workout in my handy dandy

bullet journal. It's been more satisfying than expected to be able to fill in a column every time I complete an activity! I use the Leuchtturm 1917 Bullet Journal in colour Sage.

Everything in moderation

As for the actual meal plan, it's going much better this week than Week 1. Now that I've gotten into the swing of things, and have allowed myself to make modifications as needed, it's been going really well. Overall, my diet has more fruits + veggies, fewer carbs, and I've been adding in healthy alternatives whenever I feel a snack attack coming. For example, I've substituted my *almost* daily morning bagel with multi-grain rice cakes. This way, I can still feel full and satisfied with an avocado toast in the morning, without feeling heavy and carb-loaded. Personal Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Special ingredient

Alongside my June Health Challenge, I'm also trying out a vitamins and supplements brand for weight loss. Honestly, I didn't think it would help curb my appetite at all, and I probably wouldn't have tried any weight loss supplement if a brand didn't reach out to me.

BUT, I figured, hey- why not? I'm already doing this month-long health challenge, which is the perfect time to see if this *magic* supplement can help.

I have some surprising thoughts to share on this next week! Stay tuned on my IG @thisis_elise to find out which brand reached out, and how it's helped me with my June Health Challenge.