Alrighty, time for a 90 day challenge checkin. Day 31. One month. One third of the way there.
How’s it going everyone?
Lara, are you making progress on your list of to –do? Are you riding your bike? Last I talked with you there were some job changes on the horizon. How’s that going?
Sondra, how’s the breathing coming? I had no idea Jasmine was living with you now! Surely, it’s time for some deep breathes and good boundaries. How’s that going?
Megan, I know you are probably not able to get this post but I’ll remind you later to take good care of yourself. Have fun in the water and sun and remember to laugh.
ResilientMonkey, How’s the walking/riding going? How’s your budget working out?
About this time is where momentum generally flags in any endeavor. This is the time that the enthusiasm typically wears off and old patterns surface. Unhealthy patterns or just patterns we are unhappy with.
Already I have noticed that my higher protein diet is slipping back to grab and go foods and more excuses not to hit the gym. Already I have observed that even though I felt better and have been feeling stronger and more centered with the changes in my life, I am also slipping back to ideas that are unproductive in my relationships and work life.
In an effort to recharge my enthusiasm I have scheduled an appointment with my dr. to see if I’ve made any recognizable improvements.
Also of note stopped taking my thyroid medication three weeks ago. I know. I know.
Allow me to explain… I’ve been suspicious of my hormone balance contributing to some things like hair, nails and skin problems. Interestingly, my thyroid medication is supposed to be helping with these things but until the last 6 months or so – it has not. In fact I also suspect a consistently low body temperature of 96 degrees and my seemingly inability to lose weight even after diet and exercise as being either a hormonal shift that mimics low thyroid function – OR – that my dosage and medication needs to be altered, which it hasn’t been for several years. Thus, I went off my medication of Armour thyroid in an attempt to let it clear my system so I can have a full panel blood test and see what my TSH levels are at their current baseline.
No. I didn’t talk to my dr. about anything yet, and yes, it may be mildly irresponsible. But I figure, it’s temporary and during the 90 day challenge – I want to take steps to achieve better health. Proper thyroid function is part of proper health and if I don’t need the medication I want to know, and if I do need it – I want to be sure I am being treated accurately so I can make choices accordingly.
I’m actually very excited about it. So we’ll see if this is yet another step in overall health.
To you challengers out there – How are your plans developing? Do you need help brainstorming? How is your enthusiasm level?
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Greetings!
My bike is ready to be picked up from the bike shop.
The job change is still in the works. After talking to many people, it has re-affirmed my position. The action is definite, the timing is yet to be decided.
Scheduled reading time has allowed my to pull myself from this dreary reality and boost my mind back up into the clouds where it is usually happiest.
My kitten is a little devil child and a perfect angel at the same time. I love her to death!
The next and most daunting task on the list is to quit smoking.
Big changes are coming and Im giddy and excited to see what happens!
Wooohooo!
Congratulations Lara, ON EVERYTHING!
Pandora is fabulous and I’m glad to hear you are excited and giddy!
That’s great news! When your bike is out call me and let’s go peddle around.
WOOT!
Keep up the good work!
uuggh.
One yoga move a day.
Signed up for one triathlon. F-ed up and scheduled work travel for one of the others I really wanted to do.
Deep breaths but sometimes I have to be sure to be alone to take them cuz they make me feel like I’m going to cry – even when I’m feeling good.
Yeah, funny that you ask cuz today sucks.
This morning doing “downward dog” I was thinking about ya and sending supportive thought waves your way. Hope you’re doing better than me!
The “turning” of Derek has been really difficult to deal with – we’re no longer together, and last night he stopped by, somewhat drunk, wanting to spend the night (just to sleep-really). Only I didn’t let him, and he sounds progressively and eerily more like my first boyfriend Kenny lately – tone of voice and demeanor.
A lotta pain and wondering how it’s possible that I still choose men who are not willing to really BE with me. I know it’s a matter of me being with me first… Just hard. There was/ is? a lotta love there, only it’s not important to him in the same way.
Sondra! I’m sorry things seem to be sucking right now:(
Good job on the yoga and breathing! Kudos for that!
I’m sorry, lady that things with Derek are not going well. Give me a call and lets chat and catch up.
ALSO – FUCKING RIGHT OOONNNN WITH THE TRIATHLONS!!! YOU FUCKING ROCK!
we’re on a quick email/phone call break in Port Angeles! Things are going really well. Being alone with Zack has let me both a: enjoy being loved and b: examine how I react to being loved/unloved/percieved unloving. It has been really interesting, and the ability to look at things critically while being in a safe evironment (ie, in the woods/by the ocean/diving into a fridged-ass lake). As far as part deuce of the plan, I spoke with one of my castmates from The Dinner (the lead girl, Danielle) and she happens to be a certified personal trainer. I did some sewing work for her (I’ll fill you in in person later) and she is going to do a consultation with me to find a workout I can do and not lose motivation with on my own at home!! personally tailored to me! I told her about my motivation problems and she assured me that most motivation problems come from the exercise not suiting the person..so I’m really hopeful. Anyhow, back to the great outdoors. love you!!