we’re going to get a bit vulnerable today. i’ve been on a glow up journey, and i’d like to share more about it, but before we dive in, here’s a content warning: weight, body image, diet talk. if these topics are sensitive for you, i completely understand — i’ll see you in the next one, and thank you for being here ❤️
lately, i’ve been working on my glow up. the winter uglies and seasonal depression have been hitting me hard, so i started focusing on things i can control.
one of the first things? my complexion. i miss my tanned skin — it makes me feel my most healthy, glowy, and rejuvenated self. enter: jergens natural glow lotion. my legs and arms are looking way more bronzed, and honestly, it’s giving me life.
the bigger shift in my glow up journey? how i feel in my body. spoiler alert: it wasn’t great. i’ve spent years thinking about weight and weight loss — first, not my own, but my mom’s. i won’t share her story, especially because she is no longer here to consent, but i will share how it shaped my mindset around weight
lately, i’ve been beating myself up over my weight, this was the only way i’ve ever known how to react to weight gain. and when i zoom out, i realize it’s not just about the number — it’s about my struggle to commit to the changes i want to make. this is one of the biggest ways my ADHD manifests: lack of focus and consistency, even with things i truly want to do.
✨10k steps a day, and
✨eat intentionally without restrictions.
when i hit 10K steps, i sleep better, i feel better, and overall, my energy is just different. more importantly, eating intentionally makes me feel good—not in a restrictive way, but in a way that honors what my body actually needs. that means:
avoiding late-night eating because i know it wrecks my sleep and
not using food as a coping mechanism for a bad day.
some weeks, i’d find myself drinking multiple sodas, eating brown butter chocolate chip cookies on repeat, and realizing i hadn’t touched a vegetable. the worst part? i knew it wasn’t serving me—and i still did nothing about it.
the last thing i’ve done on this glow up journey is invest in some new (to me) work out clothes via lululemon like new and poshmark. i try to get all of my lulu pre-owned because (a) it’s expensive at retail and (b) it’s better for the environment. as we all know, if you look good, you feel good!
this glow-up journey isn’t just about looking better—it’s about feeling better. and right now, I’m learning how to show up for myself, one step (or 10K) at a time.
take care,
amanda
