WEEKLY CHECK-IN APRIL 8th~
HEY EVERYONE!
How has everyone been doing this past week?!
What has been going on in your journey?
What have been your ups/downs?
How have you been feeling?
We want to hear from YOU! 
The week has been alright.....but we got hit with chillier weather again most of the week and some storms. So..that kind of dampered my plans to be able to get outside more and get better workouts in. I switched up my eating patterns a little this week by adding more protein to my dinners as well as more salads. So I 'm hoping that the effort in that is seen and pays off... I've started back to taking my Multi-Vitamins as well, which I got off track with some. With the gastro issues I tend to deal with, I gave my body a break on them again. But was glad to get them started.... I kept my app't this week and got much needed Lab work done that I've been putting off. But, I figured it was time since it was something that deals with my metabolism..... Today is my REST DAY, so I'm always excited for that ~ And the weather is supposed to start warming up again starting today will be sunny and gorgeous today and the week ahead!, so I'm looking forward to that as well. And I've actually hit FOUR nights this week of required amount of sleep! 
..... I am so stoked about that! I can't even believe it. I've been trying to do better, and have been getting well over 7hours. So, I'm happy about that. Hoping to keep up with that trend. Hope everyone else has been doing well this week.
Hi, this week i was on the Bike Path
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Hello Ocean. My week went fine in terms of getting physical activity in. I have been striving to engage in vigorous cardio activities, like inline skating and dancing. I also go for walks outside. I didn't accomplish my goal of doing strength training 2 times, but I can improve upon that!
Regarding my food intake, I have been having meals with vegetables, and drinking as much water as possible, trying to have balance by also having less healthy items as well.
I haven't been well. I find after doing tasks I'm feeling short of breath. Unexpected fast insurance changes mean I'm scrambling to get some things arranged adding in extra appointments when I really need more rest.
@AffyAvo
Sorry to hear that Affy... Im sure that is another challenging obstacle for you. I hope that you are able to hang in there and are able to get done what you need to. Good luck with everything arranged for yourself. Sleep/Rest is definitely important. I've been working on that myself. Awaiting some lab results as I speak....Hope that you are able to get the rest that you need.
@PoliteOcean After dealing with more necessary things I was able to go over some of my test results really quickly. Found out I'm deficient in B12. It's happened before and I supplemented and not really a big diet change but just keeping my meat eating levels a bit more consistent (no-veggie days for me) was working for years. Not the case anymore for some reason.
At least that one should be an easy fix. I think there's still more going on but hopefully some supplements will having me feeling somewhat better in a few days.
@AffyAvo
Oh thats great Affy... certainly an "easier" fix for sure..... I should probably have mine checked as well. Time for my annual checkup soon anyway. But yes, hopefully that will have you feeling better and on a better track soon!
@PoliteOcean Haha it's odd how something 'wrong' can be great news, but it is if it makes a difference to my energy levels! Wait and see now if I start to feel better in the next week or 2. Another appointment coming up where I can go over all the testing with a doctor in more detail.
@AffyAvo
Thats great.... then you can let us know on the next check-in (If you'd like) how that went, and if things are feeling better, or if the injections are working!
@PoliteOcean No new injections. Last time this happened the cheapo non-natural form boosted my levels quickly, but made me nauseous. It at least shows I can absorb the vitamin reasonably well. To avoid the nausea I stick with the natural-form sublingual kind.
@PoliteOcean
The week has been pretty good to me and I tried to stay pistive dealing wwith each and every situation coming my way...
I will count on my ups this week and I have been quite successful in ignoring things that don't value anymore (which I needed to do long back).
So overall I have been feeling great! :D
@YourFriendforever
Sounds great YourFriend!.... I need to follow some of your tips 
@PoliteOcean Haha sure! :P
@PoliteOcean
This week has been very rough for me. I'd been dealing with a lot of stress, and struggling with lots of emotions. I used everything I've learned here on 7 Cups, from other Listeners and from the Growth Path, to help calm myself and remember that all things will get better, sometimes it just takes a while. Time is the best healer, and laughter is the best medicine. :) I'm feeling much better today, which is something to be happy about.
@RoseRael
I'm sorry to hear that you have been struggling. I know we all have our own various struggles that we deal with and have to get through. And I certainly know that some days can be more difficult and challenging than others....... I'm glad that you are finding a way to deal with everything and that you have found an "Outlet" here at 7cups and that the growth path has been helping you along the way. Good for you that things are starting to come together, as it "all" goes together. (Physical, mental, emotional health and well-being). Keep up the great work that you've been doing!
@PoliteOcean
How has everyone been doing this past week?! Pretty good :)
What has been going on in your journey? trying to practice more self-care
What have been your ups/downs? on vacation but being lazy about working out
How have you been feeling? pretty good :)
@Mellietronx
Sounds like you are doing just what you "need" to be doing for "You" and thats great! Keep up the great work
@PoliteOcean
I'm doing well! My birthday was this past week so it was nice to look forward to something. How are you?
@Blink182Fan
Hey there Blink!.. (Love your username) ;)
Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you enjoyed. Its always nice to have something to look forward to. :)
I have been working on eating more healthy food every day.