Getting Back on Track - #HealthHour no. 1 • By Annesmiles

Argh! I’m so happy right now. It’s 11 PM here, and the first ever #HealthHour chat is over.

You have no idea how worried I was no one would turn up. In hindsight, it might have been a bad idea to announce that the chat is a thing that exists just a couple of hours before it started. But hey, people didn’t have time to forget about it then.

The topic for the first chat was

Getting back on track

It’s something everyone has to deal with (some more than others). One thing that was obvious during the chat was that it’s something everybody struggles with – but it helps when you know you’re not alone, and can laugh about it with lovely people.

The following will be a recap of some of the answers in case you missed the that or don’t have a Twitter. You are very welcome to leave your answers in the comments. Otherwise, I hope you can learn something from the girls’ answers.

Q1. On or off track?

I'd say off track! It's a time in life when loads of things are changing and it makes everything so stressful!! #healthhour
— lifeofaonesiewearer (@lifeofonesie) May 30, 2016

Off track, but I plan to get back on track again once my exams are done and I have more time to hit the gym 💪🏼 #HealthHour
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

On track w/exercise (ran 1st marathon yest!) Off track w/food, mental health, sleep #HealthHour
— Scallywag (@ScallywagSprint) May 30, 2016

I've been off all weekend 😂 bringing it back now though 👊🏼 #healthhour
— Sophie Cockerham (@cockaaz) May 30, 2016

Q2. Falling off track

A2. Mines definitely time. In reality, I have that time to spare, but it doesn't always feel like it. #healthhour
— awaywithkatie 🌏🌴 (@Katehlouise) May 30, 2016

I'd just much rather go on Just Eat or order Dominos than spend time cooking! Bad habits!! 🙈#HealthHour
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

once I've had a bit of junk food, It escalates & then I can't be bothered to exercise… Then it's all down hill 😂 #healthhour
— lifeofaonesiewearer (@lifeofonesie) May 30, 2016

other people eating unhealthy food. Or if I'm feeling down, which I am atm, I find it impossible to stay on track #HealthHour
— Lexie (@lifelovelexie) May 30, 2016

There's so much more temptation at uni too, so close to takeaway food places! At home it's just not available 🙈 #HealthHour
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

I fall off if I’m not making a conscious decision to be healthy. If I exercise I always feel more motivated after. #HealthHour
— Rachel ☕️ (@nospaceformilk) May 30, 2016

Q3. Getting back on track

going for a run, realising I'm really unhealthy, but then pushing through it anyway💪🏻🏃🏽great sense of achievement! #HealthHour
— lifeofaonesiewearer (@lifeofonesie) May 30, 2016

making a meal plan and sticking to it! #healthhour
— Sophie Cockerham (@cockaaz) May 30, 2016

Eating a really healthy meal! Makes me feel so good and want to continue eating well! 💪🏼🍏 #HealthHour
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

right now I'm not sure. I've not fallen this off track before, I'm a bit lost. Trying to go back to basics atm #HealthHour
— Lexie (@lifelovelexie) May 30, 2016

Q4. Beating yourself up

Just reminding myself that it's ok to do so, and that I'm allowed to have a bad day! Occasional treats hurt nobody! #ZeroCarbon
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

I read something about the 80/20 rule: eat healthy for 80% of the time, the rest is treats/rewards #healthhour
— Viv Writes Feel-good Mystery (@VivWrites) May 30, 2016

just trying to draw a line under it, easier said than done. But I need to just leave it as it is, can't undo it #HealthHour
— Lexie (@lifelovelexie) May 30, 2016

I think similarly to your advice earlier! Setting small achievable goals 💪🏻🗒 #HealthHour
— lifeofaonesiewearer (@lifeofonesie) May 30, 2016

Q5. Setting goals

✨ to become more stress free about all my life changes and instead be excited about my start of adulthood! #HealthHour ✨
— lifeofaonesiewearer (@lifeofonesie) May 30, 2016

A5. To avoid fizzy drinks. I did so well at the beginning of the year, but last couple of months have failed! #healthhour
— awaywithkatie 🌏🌴 (@Katehlouise) May 30, 2016

my goal is to continue running for 15min every morning before work and stretching out with some yoga 🙂 #HealthHour
— Rowan Morrissy (@rowanmorrissy) May 30, 2016

to stay on plan in terms of food for the rest of the week #HealthHour
— Lexie (@lifelovelexie) May 30, 2016

I'm going to try and get in the gym for at least a couple of sessions! 💪🏼 #HealthHour
— Abbey Louisa Rose (@abbeylouisarose) May 30, 2016

To get involved, and get the full conversation, be sure to join the next #HealthHour twitter chat! I currently have a poll up on my twitter profile to decide if we’re going to move the chat from 9 PM to 8 PM UK time. I originally picked 9 PM because the twitter chat calendars I looked at showed that slot was always taken, but the chat doesn’t seem to active anymore. Personally, I’m a fan of moving it to 8 PM, because in DK time the chat currently ends at 11 PM which is a bit late, especially on a Monday 🙂

What are your answers to the questions? Let me know in the comments!

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Published on June 2, 2016 // Last updated on January 7, 2019 // Written by annesmiles

10 Comments

abbeylouisarose says:

June 2, 2016 at 13:03

Exciting to see my tweets on your blog! Can’t wait for the next #HealthHour! xx

- Anne says:
  
  June 3, 2016 at 18:57
  
  You know what I’m excited about? Seeing your blog when you finally make one! (and the next chat obviously) xx
  
Mira says:

June 2, 2016 at 19:43

This chat sounds amazing, I’ll make sure to take part in it when I’m back home. I’d say that I’m currently on track fitness wise although I find it hard to eat healthy every day, especially when I’m travelling. I think it’s really important to treat ourselves to something less healthy from time to time, otherwise the temptation is too big. xx

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- Anne says:
  
  June 3, 2016 at 18:58
  
  Definitely! Balance is important, and it’s completely fine to have treats sometimes xx
  
Helena (@HelenaMulhearn) says:

June 4, 2016 at 20:15

I will definitely have to join and get some fitness inspiration from you all next time!

- Anne says:
  
  June 4, 2016 at 21:04
  
  That’s fantastic, look forward to having you there!
  
Single Vegas Girl says:

June 5, 2016 at 04:15

I’m so sad I missed the chat! I can’t wait to join the next one though. (:

Single Vegas Girl
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- Anne says:
  
  June 5, 2016 at 11:01
  
  No worries, there’ll be lots in the future! See you tomorrow x
  
grass harp says:

June 23, 2016 at 13:30

Hi Anne!
I discovered your blog a few days back and I really like the combination of fitness, food, body positivity and mental health/self-care that you post about. Also, I think HealthHour is a really cool idea. Are you considering opening it up on Instagram as well? I don’t use Twitter, but it might be possible to get a small conversation going under pictures on Instagram (maybe one with all questions in the description box, or one picture each). Or maybe that’s too big of a hassle?
I hope you’re having a wonderful day 🙂

- Anne says:
  
  June 30, 2016 at 11:16
  
  I’m so glad to hear that! I think it would be awesome to be able to host #HealthHour on instagram, but I’m not sure if it could work in reality. I’ll definitely be thinking about ways to make it work and try out one day 🙂
  
  I hope you have great day! x