WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JANUARY 11TH, 2020
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN "JANUARY 11TH", 2020
HEY EVERYONE!
**WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~
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**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing & feeling this week?!
**How has your first "Full" week of January been going for you?! How have you been doing so far on your goals into this this new year? What kind of progress have you been making so far?!
**What things have you been working on or planning at this time? What are you looking forward to the "MOST" this year?
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?
**What are your weekend Plans?
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~ 
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****ANY AND ALL "NEWBIES" PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR WEEK WITH US!****
**This first full week of January found me VERY BUSY and a little stressed over a few things..... I started another new Fitness class this week that incorporates "Weights"... To be honest, while I have taught this class before and do love to teach it, I really didn't want to teach another class or add another class to my already busy week and schedule..... I kind of felt like I was "forced" into doing it by the owner..... So when things like that take place, It kind of takes the "fun factor" out of it. I found that I had to come up with (new material) to not only teach this class, but to also return to the others that I teach. Which made it all seem pretty "demanding" of me and my time. I didn't have time for much of my own life this past week, And found myself pretty stressed up until Wednesday........ (Thursday and Friday AND "Today" , I have practically "crashed"). I'm feeling a little "drained" of energy. And all I find myself wanting to do is "sleep". And my body is very sore from the new workout.
**I did manage to finally get back on track....and stayed on track with food, eating, tracking, and of course my own workouts through the week. I kept up with some appointments I had, and tried to stay "productive" but found myself falling a "little short" of that towards the end of this week.
**Today was pretty busy to start.., I did manage to get up and catch a class to start the day off. And then afterwards I had a Tree Service company come and clear some of the trees from my back yard so that hopefully by Late spring we can add our own Pool to our back yard! ....I'm excited about this, because now I can swim and workout in my own pool, and own privacy on my own "timeframe"~ The local community pool decided it wasn't going to "re-open" this year due to finances, so I kind of didn't have a choice but to make a "new" choice!....And thats what I like to do in the summer. Afterwards I went to a local SELF-DEFENSE Course!.. Its something I've always wanted to do, and finally got to do it. It was pretty cool and I'd Highly recommend taking one!... Now.. I'm just going to try to relax.~
Take care everyone~ ENJOY THE WEEKEND~
@PoliteOcean
**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing & feeling this week?! I have been doing and feeling pretty good this week :)
**How has your first "Full" week of January been going for you?! How have you been doing so far on your goals into this this new year? What kind of progress have you been making so far?! It's been pretty well! I haven't been making any hard goals yet, but I just joined weight watchers :)
**What things have you been working on or planning at this time? What are you looking forward to the "MOST" this year? I am in the middle of planning my birthday. It's next week.
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? Highlights- seeing friends and my boyfriend Struggles- feeling a bit tired
**What are your weekend Plans? Today I worked and went to a birthday party. Tomorrow I help out at church.
@Mellietronx
Happy early birthday! Hope you have lots of fun and lots of cake!
@Mellietronx
Hey there! Thats good for you that things have been going well.. And Wow! Weight Watchers! Welcome!.. I do Weight Watchers too! Please keep me updated on how that is going for you!..
How exciting getting ready for your Birthday.. My husband has a January birthday as well~ What are you looking to do for your birthday this year?
How nice of you to still take part in helping out at church!... Do they still have those group support meetings there that you were doing before?
Thanks for checking in this week.. sounds like things are going pretty well for you!... Please continue to keep us updated on how your birthday went and how things are going for you with Weight Watchers. If you have access to WW "online" you will also find alot of inspiration with "CONNECT" (Which is like the Facebook of Weight Watchers). lol...
@PoliteOcean Thank you :) I am having a birthday party on Saturday. I still help out with kids church on Sundays
**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing & feeling this week?!
I'm a bit tired but everything's under control! Ugh, my manager is making me work extra hours.
**How has your first "Full" week of January been going for you?! How have you been doing so far on your goals into this this new year? What kind of progress have you been making so far?!
So far, I'm staying on track! I made a resolution that I will continuously challenge myself intellectually and socially and I find it very rewarding.
**What things have you been working on or planning at this time? What are you looking forward to the "MOST" this year? I'm starting this online course on U.S. Politics and I'm really enjoying it!
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? A highlight would be that someone tipped me $20.
**What are your weekend Plans? I'll be hanging out with folks and tutoring a kid for preparations for the ACT.
@StanDaMan78
Ha... U.S. "Politics" (that should be under your "struggles" for the week") ... (inserts U.S. sarcasm) 
Glad you are enjoying it though!... And $20 tip.. Heck who couldn't use that!.. How nice
@PoliteOcean
Hey there!
The first full week of January went better than expected! Im always a bit worried when going back to work after a break, probably worried about having lost the habit, or being forced to be more social and all. I still find it a bit hard to fit in, but thankfully new interns have just started, especially one working with me, so it was nice seeing I was able to teach her the protocol were working on and also nice not to be the only new one in the lab (that was the highlight of the week!)
Starting this week, Ill be teaching practical classes at the university, which is a pretty big first for me. So Ill be away from the lab until the start of February, which may feel weird. Im hoping to get a few half days off though so I can still come in and move ahead a bit with my work so I dont get too behind.
The struggle of the past week has been a pretty bad breakdown, but the very positive thing about it is that I didnt dwell on it at all and just went on with my things. Ive also been forcing myself to bring my food at work so I dont skip lunch. And Ive been pretty good with hydration, working out and getting back on tracks with sleep. So, so far so good I guess!
Im trying to find a new idea of drawing/painting so I dont drop this hobby again, I just ordered a few painting tools to motivate me into keeping this up and Ill try and get started on a new project before the end of the day hopefully!
Also about that weight class you were kinda forced to take, I just wanted to say that I hope maybe you can come up with something to make it more your own class, like your personal touch and bring back the fun factor for you! Because it sure is draining when just having to do things and not really having an actual say in the matter, nor getting much pleasure out of it. I hope you can get some well-deserved rest while you adjust!
Thanks for the check-in!
@LinearWaves
Hey there Waves!
Wow.. sounds like you've been pretty busy with things!.. Despite that, it seems like you are doing really well and getting back to the "Swing of things" as far as work goes.
Sorry to hear that you had a bit of breakdown, (I can totally understand that)... but its great that you didn't stay in that moment and were able to move forward and not dwell on the matter. (I usually have a challenging time doing that)....
Despite some of your challenges, its awesome that you were able to stay on track with things. Great job to you on bringing your own food to work, hydrating, working out AND Sleep!!!... Thats "QUADRUPLE" Awesomeness!
How nice that you are trying to continue on with your drawing/painting hobby!.. Both can be so calming and relaxing. Even (if like me, one is really good at it) lolol....Let us know how that is continuing to go for you!
Also, thank you so much for your words of kindness.. They are really appreciated. I truly mean that!... 
... Yes it can be challenging when working for someone who can be "difficult" to put it kindly. But.. I'm trying to hold on and hang in there, especially for those that come, and give their all for me. And who are dedicated to showing up for me and themselves. Thank you for that.
Also thank you so much for checking in this week to keep us updated on how things have been going for you. Its always great to hear from you each week! Please keep us updatd on how your painting/drawings are going! Perhaps you can "attach" one of your images here soon when you are completed!! 
@PoliteOcean
Thanks for your (always) kind words Ocean x
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I need help with sleeping problems, I have insomnia. I haven't slept in weeks and I don't know what to do anymore 
@electricDreamer216
Hey there! Im really sorry to hear you havent slept in weeks, that must be so annoying and draining… A first good thing to do to face these sleeping problems is to try and identify where they come from. For example, are they due to stress or anxiety? Do you just not feel tired before bedtime? Is your sleep hygiene (bedtime, coffee/tea drinking during the day, room temperature, screen time before sleep, ...) working well for you? And so on with questions to try and identify if there is any reason for these sleeping problems!
On another note, if your sleeping problems dont seem to go away or if you can't work on them, its strongly advised to reach for medical help as getting good sleep is really important to be able to go through your days without risking hurting yourself or having focusing problems and all.
I dont know if this can help you as my sleeping problems are due to anxiety, but whenever they come back, I try to get in a kind of routine of putting a guided meditation video (well, just for its sound), there are some good ones for before sleep on youtube, or apps too. I also use a lavender spray on my bed sheets as its said to be relaxing, and sometimes add some rain sounds (or waves or whatever is best for you) if the meditation video didnt get me to fall asleep. I find it also kinda reassuring to have a ritual so that way I dont worry too much before bedtime about the fact I may not get any sleep.
I hope this all helps and that you can get some good rest!
@electricDreamer216
Sorry to hear that you are having trouble sleeping.. I know that can be a challenge.. What things have you tried? There are some things you could try such as turning off all electronics an hour before bedtime, and allowing your body to relax.... You can try a hot bath, you could try warm milk, or chamomille tea to help you relax... you could also try reading and allowing your body to gradually relax and doze off as well.... Also you could try a "sleep app" that might help.
Different things can work for different people. Its a matter of knowing what will work for "you".. You can also try looking at our "SLEEP WELL" section here in the Healthy Living Community. Perhaps you will also find some other suggestions, or things that may have worked for others as well that I haven't mentioned. Good Luck!
@PoliteOcean
**Last week I was an emotional rollercoaster. I had a breakthrough with my therapist, working through some of my beliefs that keep holding me back from a life I want. It was pretty powerful but also very emotional and overwhelming.
**My goal for the year was to stay open to whevever this self-discovery journey is leading me and I think I've done pretty well with that. It feels like I might be at a turning point but there is still lots of work to do.
**I've been working on trying to figure out why I have such low self-worth and how to transform the way I see myself. I've been doing a lot of self-reflection.. sometimes thinking too much but it's led me to some breakthroughs that could help me re-wire my thoughts. What I'm looking forward to most this year is shedding some of this shit I've been carrying around that doesn't serve me at all.
**Highlights over the past week were having a moment where I actually felt for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE that I am worthy of love from other people and myself; actually felt it in my heart not just as a "I'm worth it" mantra in my head, it was a full heart/mind/soul feeling that I've never had before (which resulted in me weeping on my yoga mat during a vinyasa class 
) Struggles were realizing that accepting worth means also recognizing the ways that other's have damaged my view of my worth... it is a strange thing to feel like that is is a struggle but it means having to accept that people who I have loved with all my heart didn't really do that great at loving me. Accepting their faults seems important to accepting my worth but that's been a struggle for me.
**Weekend plans were cleaning the yoga studio, going to a yoga class, baking dog treats, going to a kid's birthday party, reading- it's been freezing cold here so lots of indoor activities.
**I don't really have any revelations on my nutrition journey. This morning when I woke up I felt that "prodrome" feeling before a migraine. I have the day off work so I'm going to spend it trying to do lots of self care.
@GrowingGinkgo8847
Hey there...
Good for you that you were able to have a break-through of sorts with your therapist. Thats always a good place to be in when you are seeing one. Its definitely a plus when you are able to reach that place.... And its even better that you are reaching one of the goals that you made for yourself.
Its great that you are reflecting on yourself and things in your life, and making some "self-discovery". And even better that you know what you want and don't want in your life, and that you are willing to "Let those things Go" that "Serve you NO purpose".... Thats one of the greatest things that we can do for ourselves and our mental health.
How great for you that you were able to also find some 'Self Worth"! And able to realize that you are actually worthy of all the good things that you want and deserve for yourself! Great job! Continue to keep that up and the great work that you are doing there. Don't look back!
Sounds like a busy weekend!? And baking dog treats?!.. How cool is that?!.. Do you have a recipe that you follow?! I would love to be able to do that for my dog as well.... Its not something I ever really looked into I guess. lol..
ALso great job on know when to take time for self care!.... We all need to do that. Thanks so much for checking in this week and letting us know how you've been doing and how things are continuing to go for you!...
@PoliteOcean
Hey love I sprained my ankle yesterday from trying to take my jeans off. #thickgirlproblems
@Zulegirl
......Say whaaaatttt???????? What the heck??! Oh my!...i'm sure that was no picnic!....
Hopefully it will heal fast for you. Be sure to use "RICE" Method.. (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation)!......
Did it roll out from under you when you were getting dressed, or did you trip etc..?? I'm sure your girl will be taking plenty care of you! Keep us updated on how things are going!
@PoliteOcean
Yeah I tripped on some clothes on the ground and I just fell on my foot!! I had some socks on which didnt help with the grip! Thank You love for the compassion and yes Am is taking care of me! Drove me to the Medical Clinic. It is starting to feel beter
@PoliteOcean
**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing & feeling this week?!
I am doing well , had fever and cough but now doing well 😀
**How has your first "Full" week of January been going for you?! How have you been doing so far on your goals into this this new year? What kind of progress have you been making so far?!
first week of Jan was good. I got my forum supporter badge, got internship acceptance mail. And our university 1st semester result declared, with was good.
**What things have you been working on or planning at this time? What are you looking forward to the "MOST" this year?
I am basically planning for self care, and academics along with how I can give time for hobbies .
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?
struggle of past week was that I was severly ill becoz of fever and cough that increases due to my tonsil issue, but took self care and now am feeling better.
**What are your weekend Plans?
Sunday was nice, we had workshop on data analytics and entrepreneurship, and came to know websites that are use for data analysis like that of rapidminer and tableau. It was awesome to learn new things.
**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~ 
I got a news from family that, we will move to a new place and that's amazing news yay.
Hugs take care, have a good day ahead.
@Daisy7cups
Hey there Daisy!
Sounds like despite the fact that you weren't feeling well, that things are looking up for you with other things in your life. Congrats on the "new badge"!. Good for you! Along with your internship and schooling.
Great job on taking the time to "Make time" for yourself with self care, hobbies, and other things that you need to do or enjoy!...That is something that all of us should practice.
Wow.. so you will be moving to a new place?!.. So will you be moving far away, or somewhere local to where you are now? How soon will the move take place for you and your family?!...
Sounds like this is a really good check-in for you this week, with feeling better, making time for your wellbeing, and so many new things taking place around you. Continue to keep up the great work that you are doing for yourself, and thanks for checking in this week and letting us how things are going for you!
**How has your first "Full" week of January been going for you?! How have you been doing so far on your goals into this this new year? What kind of progress have you been making so far?!
So far so good, My goal right now is to get my health back on track. Been making good progress but still a long way to go.
**What things have you been working on or planning at this time? What are you looking forward to the "MOST" this year?
I've been working towards saving up to go to Alberta this fall.
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?
I'm slowly learning to be okay with being bored, but I have been struggling with my mental health.
**What are your weekend Plans?
My weekend plans are to travel and see my boyfriend and friends.
@Goldcherry2113
Hey there!... That is awesome for you that you are trying to get back on track and making good progress at this time! That is certainly better than "no" progress , for sure! Do your best not to focus on how "far" or how "long" you have to go... Try to look at the 'BIG' picture in "HOW FAR YOU ALREADY CAME"! ... Sometimes when we focus on that, it helps to put things into better perspective!
How nice that you are saving up to make travel plans. That is always something great to look forward to! Anything special in Alberta that are you hoping to see?
Sorry to hear that you are struggling with your mental health... I know that can certainly be a challenge. but it sounds like you are doing your best being in the moment of how you are feeling at the time. Even if it means "boredom". Perhaps making a mental note, (or even a written one) of some things you could do when you are feeling this way? Perhaps writing in a journal, finding a good movie, writing a letter to yourself, take a relaxing bath while listening to some good music, or finding a good book (or magazine) to read?!
Sounds like you have a good weekend ahead planned. Enjoy and thanks so much for checking in this week to let us know how you are doing!
