WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN AUGUST 4TH~

**This past week has gone by decently enough.... Continued to keep on track with eating & workouts... Forgot to track my water for some reason... AND, My FITBIT died on me! So.. .I was unable to keep track of my sleep. Funny enough though, the only thing it tracked right for me was my "Steps"!... But it wouldn't track my Heart-Rate or my Sleep. It was really strange. But I at least knew what I was doing in regards to my step count... so it was better than nothing. Another funny thing is that I just got this FitBit in April or May, so I only had it for a few months (after my one of TWO years died on me).... So it was odd that this one gave me trouble already... Fortunately FITBIT sent me yet 'Another' New one!...I never take this thing off.. My wrist is all dry and flakey!! LOLOLOLOL......

**We had rain a few days this past week, so... NO Swimming! .... But its all good, I stayed so busy, I didn't even have time to go this week. I'm getting ready for my Step-dads' birthday this weekend, who is also sharing a birthday weekend with my PUPPY!! lolol... So we are having a "DOUBLE-Birthday" for the two of them! lolol... So I've been trying to find gifts for both, and Doggie Cakes so he can have his own cake too! And then got him "groomed", and then I tried to "Tackle" some cleaning projects as well since it was rainy.. and teaching my usual classes.. So I've kept busy.

**I'd like to continue this month with finding "Balance" in everything.. Between teaching classes, studying for my exercise Certification, family time, and personal/self-care time..and continue to tackle some House-hold projects..... School will be starting back "next week" already in this area, and I'm just feeling concerned on how it will affect class participation for my POUND class.. (As I had some teachers who would come, and a few parents)...I'm just trying to keep the faith on that one since this is a new class for me.

**Today is supposed to be a 'Rest Day', Not sure what I am going to do today.. Its just going to be a FREE day, If I do something, cool, if Not, I won't beat myself up about it.. (or at least try not to)... I will at least try to get the required 10,000 steps in if nothing else. I got alot to do today, lots of errands... so that shouldn't be too challenging with all the running around I have to do and get done.

**HOPE EVERYONE ELSE HAS ENJOYED THEIR WEEK

@PoliteOcean

Heya, Ocean! :) cant believe its been another week, and were into August already! How time flies!

I made my schedule but uh, havent stuck to it once yet this week xD yep, havent stuck to my planned exercise either! Though Ive walked our dog a few times this week I think, and uni is exercise enough xD not a huge campus, but I somehow always have to rush and speed walk to classes that are at the other end of the uni. And I had to power walk the 15 minutes from my uni to the station once because I was so silly and forgot my transport card! So I had to pay 4x the amount I usually would -_- and I had to do it three times that day! Yeah, I didnt realise I spend so much money on public transport until that day...

My eating has been worse than last weeks, but my water intake is great! Haha I have to thank a new bottle my mum gave me from when she went to Alaska a few months ago- I love the bottle and its huge! My sleep hasnt been the greatest either, and I got too tired so I slept for 12 hours xD though last night, I only slept for 3 hours. So, I reckon its going to be a very early night for me tonight again, and MAYBE I can get back on track with my schedule... or maybe Ill skip the exercise and shower and sleep in for two more hours... well see hahaha

Although I have gotten SOME study in, but I need to change my goals now. Ill be happy with just making notes for the week, and not worry about revising last semesters topics until next week. (Though I really must revise because it all builds on it... and its a content-heavy unit, eugh!)

This week was the first week of Semester Two at uni, and Ive met three of four of my tutors! Theyre all really nice which is a great change from last semester. Im meeting my class lab supervisor in the coming week, which also means I have practicals which are ugh xD Im trying to change my mindset about the unit (anatomy and physiology) so hopefully one day Ill start to enjoy learning it haha

Hmm, havent made new friends yet, but I met someone whos very similar to a friend I already made back in semester one xD so maybe we could be friends? Who knows, only time will tell I guess. One tutorial was about eye contact, so we had to talk to our class partner for 5 minutes without looking away xD interesting activity, and not as awkward as I expected it to be! Another tutorial for a different unit, we discussed critical thinking and whether or not we believed if ghosts, aliens and the flat earth were real :p odd thing is, my friend in another uni studying a completely different degree to me talked about the exact same thing in her tutorial xD

Hmm, tomorrow, the school opposite our house is holding a fiesta/school party for the community! It happens every year, and Im so excited haha and theyll have fireworks! Definitely excited to see them. Think thats it for me! Just a try-to-study week :p how do you get motivated to study for your certification, Ocean?!

I hope you have a great week ahead! ❤️

Another week away unexpectedly for me. Hopefully this time I don't end up with a virus after!

I was away on vacation last week and missed the check-in. It rained most of the week so I did less outdoorsy stuff than I wanted, but got in a long hike and some kayaking towards the end of the week. I also ate a lot of junk and drank a lot of alcohol. This week I have been eating really well, though still drinking a lot. I planned to hike every day but we had scattered thunderstorms every day, so I only managed it twice. They were short but good ones!

I go back to work/school on Monday, and I am very worried about the constant food temptations there. I ended the last school year with all my pants tight, and hoped to lose 10 pounds this summer. I did not lose any, so I'm starting back with tight clothes to begin with, and no more self control than before. I did some cooking this week and got some meals in the freezer, so my meals will be mostly good for a while, and I will cut back on the alcohol to weekends only like I did last year. I just can't resist the constant candy, cookies, etc. at the school, and I have no one there to support me in not eating it. Everyone around me not only eats it, but gives me a hard time when I don't.

trying to coping is my only goal. I go 1 day at the time.

Keeping up with exercise and healthy eating. Keeping weight in check. Not sure how I caught a cold in the summer, could be allergy. Has slowed my exercise routine. Feeling better this week. Making the best of nice weather with plenty of fresh air. Enjoy your weekend.

How has everyone been doing this week?

Up and down, scared, overwhelmed, and as usual I hate myself. I feel like I'm worn so thin I'm about to tear.

What things are you looking forward to in the new month ahead?

Working on the baby blanket some more :)

To be quite honest, I just feel this . . . dull resignation about everything else.

I'm definitely not looking forward to my church being closed for the month - even aside from the explicitly religious stuff, I can feel okay there. It's like I actually get a little bit of strength back instead of spending it constantly.

What are your goals or plans for this month? What would you like to accomplish?

I would like to get through it. I would like to go to sleep each night without thinking, "maybe I won't wake up, how cool would that be?"

This is where I'd usually say "I want to finish the baby blanket," but I . . . really kind of don't. I just want to work on it indefinitely :P

What have been your highlights over this past week? What are your weekend plans?

Well, I told my parents about the feelings I keep having. They said it sounds like anxiety and we should look at counselling (plus medication if that turns out to be necessary). My mom gave me a choice of secular counselling or just talking to my minister; I chose Rev. [Name] because I feel at least a little bit safe and comfortable with her (and, if she can't help me directly, she knows what other options are available). The downside of that: she's away for the month of August and I am quite seriously reaching the end of my ability to help myself.

Weekend plans: realistically, I'll probably just sit and cry a lot.

What things would you like to talk about or share with us?

Well, I could have hoped for supportive reactions from my friends instead of "don't trust yourself to church officials, they just want to take away who you are" and "but everyone feels like that! It'll go away."

Like . . . forgive me for trying to get better? Forgive me for trusting Rev.? I don't know what they want to hear, really, and I'm afraid they're upset with me.

Today I went to the chiropractor for the first time in several years. I got electrical stimulation therapy as well as an adjustment. Early this week I got a deep tissue massage for the first time in several years also.