WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN 1/20/18

**This past week has gone petty well... not much anxiety.. always a good thing! Been continuing with Self care and Self awareness and realizing when I just need that extra time for me, and realizing when I'm doing or taking on too much and need to just "slow down"..I've felt a little tired moreso than usual over the past week with some body/ muscle fatigue but I'm sure that goes along with my not getting proper rest.... Will continue to work on that...

**Been on AWESOME Track with my eating goals, and fitness workouts. Got to the local Farmers market, Stayed on track and on plan over the past 7days. Reached my "Step"-goals that I set for myself. I Taught Two ZUMBA classes and Co-lead a 3rd. And did home workout Dvd's in between. As well as increased my water some.

**Have gotten a little off-track again with sleep. But That is personally my fault due to being a "night-owl" who just doesn't make the plan to "lay it down" earlier!... So.. once again, as the week starts, going to work on making better habits for doing that and put that plan into action!

**Last,.... today (Saturday) is normally a "rest-day", but I've decided to incorporate something EVERYDAY..... and if I "feel" that I need to rest, then I will... So today I will be going to the local POUND Fitness class and start my weekend off right. And I got my Food all planned and tracked for the day ahead as well~

**HOPE EVERYONE ELSE'S WEEK HAS GONE WELL

This week didn't go as I planned. I had some really low energy days and one day I was really slow on picking up on the poor air quality, I saw the alert on my phone about 6 hours after it had reached the high level, because I was sleeping through it during the day. I also had a frustrating instance of not knowing whether to treat because I wasn't sure if I was having an attack. I used to be sick lots in the mornings, and I think it was likely due to abdo swells. It really hasn't been much of an issue since treatment. There is no test for attacks, the best thing there is, is to treat and see if that leads to a change in symptoms. I woke up before my alarm, got sick, and then seemed to be fine, so at that point my symptoms wouldn't even have been a good indicator if I did treat. I wish it were possible to at least compare that entire day with and without treating, as even in hindsite I have no idea if not treating was the correct thing to do. At least that's better than not treating and finding out hours later it was the wrong decision because of a serious swell!

That was the morning I had my workout. I let my trainer know, prepared to drop everything if symptoms returned. Mentally, it really affected my workout and I didn't enjoy it. I was 'symptom spotting' throughout the entire thing. Things like is this a normal level of thirst or is it a warning that fluid is leaving my blood, when I'm doing twisting motions one side is different than the other, is it because there's asymmetrical swelling that isn't visible, do I just need to burn or is that the start of being nauseated again. Despite that, I got a decent upper body workout at least.

As really late evenings tend to be my better hours with being so exhausted the number of hours of sleep I got during naps exceeded the hours I slept after 'going to bed' some days. Not a fan of this, but sometimes it's just what I have to deal with and trying to avoid it is going to do more harm than going with it.

Despite the crappy week I managed to go to the gym last week and this week, a day closer together because of a switch to the schedule last week, got out to lunch with friends on weekdays twice, got on the rowing machine at home once and I was in the office at work for a fun event but also got to talk a bit about things related to my background, not specific to what I'm doing. I do like having conversations where I feel like I do know some things from my education/potential areas I could step into if my health would allow it.

My hopes for this week

- get on that rowing machine more! I really would like to manage 3 times a week

- switch to sleeping more at night and less napping during the day

- make some plans with my sister to see her and my nephews fairly soon even if I don't actually see them this week

Made it through a busy week. Kept stress levels low. Weather will be warmer this weekend to get out for some outdoor activities. Enjoy your weekend. Back on a more healthy routine since the holidays.

*pokes* I just came back from my 2 week break, yahoo! c:

HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?

I'm doing good! This week went great and it's so manageable even though I had my midterm exams c:

How have you been doing with your current goals physically, mentally or emotionally?

I'm still trying to fix my body clock and sleep early. When it comes to mental and emotional aspect I think I've been managing them both good so everything is going smooth lately, I guess.

What healthier things have you incorporated so far since January started?

I've avoided drinking sodas hehe :3 I'm trying to get enough sleep each day!

What things are you doing to help yourself stay on track with them?

Looking for substitutes and for the sleeping schedule, it's matter of time management and avoiding distractions

If you are having trouble staying on track. what things do you feel you could be doing better?

Focusing on the goal and how it would affect me!

What have been your highlights of the past week?

Have met my old friends and been catching up with them c: I also treat myself in a korean restaurant together with my classmates to have unli-korean food, yay!

What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!

Reward yourself with self-care breaks! Even small achievements count as victory so keep going!

@PoliteOcean

Since January started I have been eating regularly and healthy, I am trying to lose weight without triggering my eating disorder, so I also have been avoiding the scale except for once a week.

This is my first full week post. Glad this accountability is here to share but if I could have picked a first week it would not have been this one because it has been rather complicated. I wouldn't call it a set-back; instead a challenge, maybe just necessary house cleaning. ?

HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?

A few days off from the office and so focused and on track. Did not "fall off" any wagon. However, a cold turned into a sinus infection and since this is the 3rd in 6 months it was apparent to my doctor and me that my chronis sinuitus has returned. Back to twice a day treatment and diligence against germs. Now, my rational brain said okay, it's back but we treated it before, it's been in remission for over ten years, it will be again; my amegdela however started being fearful.

How have you been doing with your current goals physically, mentally or emotionally?

Even with that, I stayed on my eating plan, and gym work (only 2 days off with the infection) and kept up with 7cups; increased meditation and guided affirmations and all of that. Also, I didn't sink into sadness or depression. I even started 7cups therapy. Still, other things were happening and another trip to the doctor and another flare up of a skin condition and my amegdela was running the show. By the time I returned home I had to down two calming pills; the next morning, one, and this morning one as the full blown panic attack subsides.

What healthier things have you incorporated so far since January started?

Regular and energetic gym time, 7cups affirmations and appreciations, a therapist, nutritarian way of eating.

What things are you doing to help yourself stay on track with them?

The full blown panic this week is something that hasn't happened for two years. So I'm not worried that it did and, in fact, suspect that the good work I've been doing on 7cups and starting with the therapist maybe is just skimming off the surface that which has been holding me back.

What have been your highlights of the past week?

Without my accountability here I'm not sure I would have stayed on track with health habits through the panic this week. Also, I've become a co-lead at the university in a "me too" movement and am beginning to make some new and compatible friends. Tomorrow, I am back out on the town starting my quest to find a progressive and compatible church to fellowship. It may not happen. I've moved tremendously from the hard-boiled dogma of my evangelical upbringing and days but I'm a die-hard optimist. If not a church, there will be another personal community I can find and fit into.

Thank you for letting me share in this community. I really feel embraced under the idea of "healthy living" - it's so holistic.

I aam getting out for more short walks since the cold front broke. I also have the new puppy as motivation so two birds one stone.

@PoliteOcean

HOW has everyone been doing and feeling over this past week?

I've been doing pretty well this past week, even though it's been up and down sometimes

How have you been doing with your current goals physically, mentally or emotionally?

Physically, my goals have been going quite well. Mentally and emotionally, it's been harder, but I'm not giving up

What healthier things have you incorporated so far since January started?

Some healthy things I've incorporated recently are eating healthier, more regular amounts at meals, getting more exercise, sleeping better in general, spending more time with family, and reading at night before bed.

What things are you doing to help yourself stay on track with them?

I have a reading schedule that helps me be accountable on how much I read each evening, and I help teach a dance class for young kids (motivation to stay fit myself!) I listen to relaxing music every night to help me wind down, and it's also become something I look forward to.

If you are having trouble staying on track. what things do you feel you could be doing better?

Sometimes it's tough to keep on track when I feel upset or think that these things aren't helping. It's also hard to keep up when things get busy.

What have been your highlights of the past week?

Spending time with my extended family yesterday, and talking with my mom, who is one of my biggest supporters

What things would YOU like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from YOU!!

I think it's going to be a busy week for me, but I think it will also be fun Hope you are all doing well and have a great week!

This was an ok week for me. I am still not back on a regular schedule since before Christmas. My school has had 5 snow days in January right after our almost 2 week vacation. I am back to mostly eating better but not exercising as regularly. That is partly due to schedule and partly to my shoulder pain flaring up and my stomach upset issue. This week's schedule should be more normal.