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November 4, 2015November 4, 2015 Just another Gem#BEDN, blogger, Bristol, photography, writer

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So... three more weeks of lockdown, huh? I mean, we all saw it coming. Doesn’t make it sting any less. And the fact that it is three weeks minimum. ⭐️ ⭐️ One of my coping mechanisms has been cooking, weirdly. This pic is of a beetroot risotto I made at the weekend. I’ve had a couple of veg box deliveries from the @thebristolloaf , which has pushed me out of my cooking comfort zone. I never normally buy fresh beetroot so enjoyed looking up recipes and deciding what to do with it. ⭐️ ⭐️ I have since braved an Aldi shop, but think I’ll stick to veg boxes as it’s kept me challenged and occupied in the kitchen. ⭐️ ⭐️ How’re you feeling about our lockdown extension?

Wasn’t really the Bank Holiday we all thought we’d have was it? And isn’t it just typical that the weather was glorious for all four days. If we weren’t in the midst of a global pandemic it would have been the BEST. WEEKEND. EVER. ⭐️ ⭐️ Instead I spent 4 days on my own. Well, technically I’ve spent a grand total of ~22 days on my own. But without work or a faux routine to occupy my time. ⭐️ ⭐️ I definitely started worrying about it in the week. What would I do? How would I fill the days? How would I combat the loneliness I was so sure I would feel? I felt it before the weekend had even arrived. ⭐️ ⭐️ So what did I do? I read a lot. Studied a little. Binge watched some TV. Cooked new recipes and even baked (2018 Gem doesn’t recognise this new baking version seemingly born last year). ⭐️ ⭐️ I’d be lying if I said my mental health hadn’t taken a bit of a battering throughout this pandemic. But on Sunday I found a spot in my flat where I could open the French doors, put down a duvet and cushions/pillows and lie in the sun with my book and a beer. For the first time since this whole thing happened I felt content. Like, given the choice between going out or lying in my little sun trap, in the normal world, sometimes I’d choose staying in. ⭐️ ⭐️ I feel more positive this week and I’ll try to hang on to that. ⭐️ ⭐️ Hope you’re all doing ok. What’s getting you through?

It’s funny how quick things change. 🌟 🌟 🌟 I won’t lie and say I’ve found this time easy... I live on my own, so relying heavily on video calling friends and family for social interaction. I go most days now without interacting with another human in person. I’m someone who normally loves being alone and needs it to function, but it’s different when it’s enforced... and then I see all these posts on social media from people looking for the positives of lockdown, that they’re getting to spend all of this time with their immediate families and how they’ll be so grateful for this looking back and I’m like 👀 I don’t even know when I’ll be able to go back to Scotland to see my family again. 🌟 🌟 🌟 It’s also state mandated that I’m not allowed to see my boyfriend 🤯 Couples who don’t live together aren’t allowed to see each other. So that’s fun. I’m now in a long distant relationship apparently. 🌟 🌟 🌟 Finally, exercise. I’ve gone from training 4 times a week and swimming once or twice to sitting on my sofa staring at my yoga mat and kettlebell with absolutely no desire to move. I think this week has just been about trying to get my head around this new normal and the possibility that this won’t end on Boris’ three week review. There’s not really been much space in my brain for anything else. What I have been enjoying doing is standing on my head 🤷🏼‍♀️ So I’ve given up on feeling guilty about not doing home HIIT or strength workouts and instead practice crow pose transition into headstand. Oh and virtual yoga classes with @hotpodyogabristol . 🌟 🌟 🌟 I’ll stop complaining now. I realise I’m actually very lucky. It’s just hard sometimes to not focus on the bad things. So I’m trying to find three positive things every day and posting them on my stories. It’ll ALL be OKAY. RIGHT!?! 🌟 🌟 🌟 How are you finding life on lockdown?

R O U T I N E ☀️☀️☀️ I may have landed back from my holiday in Tenerife (thankfully not entirely thwarted by sandstorms or CV) almost a week ago but today has been the first day that’s felt like being back to my normal routine. Landed back in Bristol on Monday night, me and the boy went to my fave place to eat on Tuesday, Wednesday I bought a pizza and sat on my sofa when I got in from work and only moved when it was time for bed. Thursday was an #IWD event with @project.hb and @goodyogaandmassage; we did yoga and pulsing squats then drank bubbles and spoke about women who inspire us and what we like about ourselves. Friday night was date night. I didn’t pack a lunch once this week. I bought porridge at my work’s cafe every morning. I didn’t go to the gym for nearly two weeks. Today, I got up and made protein pancakes for breakfast then went to the gym. Lunch was a halloumi and hummus pitta. I spent the afternoon studying and writing before getting so hungry at 4pm I just went ahead and made dinner, which was basically a roast. Today I’ve mainly craved vegetables. While I was away I ate what I wanted and spent time with my family over time in the gym. I didn’t have to think, study, work... it was bliss. Now I’m back and craving routine. I’m excited to get back to my side hustles; studying to be a PT and photography (@gem_takes_pics ). I’m excited to get back in the gym (taking it slow due to injuries) and eat all the healthy, nourishing food I love. #essayover

My Instagram fitness favourites
It seems I fell off the wagon…
My week in training…
My week in training…
So, I’m getting professional help…
On again, off again, on again…

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