WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JULY 6th, 2019
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JULY 6TH, 2019
HEY EVERYONE!
WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~.....This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the month of JULY!~
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**Hey there, How has everyone been doing this week?
**This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of JULY already!~ What things are you looking forward to in this new month? What would you like to see happen for you?
**What goals or plans do you have or would you like to make for yourself, or meet this month?
**Last week I asked what your plans were going to be for The 4th of July Holiday (Independence Day).. How did that day "really" end up going for you this week? What did you end up doing?
**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? What are your weekend Plans?!
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How Have I Been Doing This Week: Well, I have had my ups and downs this week. So far, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday were good and today and yesterday were not so great.
What Things Am I Looking Forward To This Month? What Would I Like To See Happen For Me?: Some of the things I am looking forward to this month are taking this art trends workshop class next Monday and Thursday, taking a clay flowers class next Saturday, and possibly taking a gel priniting class on the 30th and 31st of this month. Some things I would like to see happen include; my depression going away, not waking up feeling goofy anymore, not getting set off every day, getting along with Mom better, Mom and Dad not bickering, more listeners on here treating me well, and if I do end up taking the gel printing class, it going better than it did in May.
The 4th of July was alright for me. First, I ended up going to Wal-mart and buying a cosmic cats & other galactic things coloring book, an animal coloring book, red paper plates, red napkins, red paper cups, and some lipstick that was on clearance! Later in the day, I saw my older brother on the 4th of July for the 1st time in years! The 4th of July this year happened to be on a Thursday and Thursdays and Fridays are his days off from work. We all did sparklers and drop pops that night! I did not care for the sparklers much though since they were plain!!
What have been my highlights or struggles over the past week? What are my weekend plans? A couple of my highlights over the past week were having 6 good days in a row until yesterday, finishing a flower coloring page that I had been working on for a few weeks, coloring this silly picture of a giraffe in the galactic coloring book I got a week ago from today, going to the fireworks on Sunday, trying the new blue raspberry slushie from McDonald's while @ the fireworks, finding a listener on here who so far really understands me, is really kind, and is one of the best listeners on the site, and going to a few parks! A few of my struggles include; getting set off every day, not getting along with Mom the best, Mom and Dad bickering, a foot problem that Mom has, and some bad listeners here on 7 Cups. A couple of my weekend plans include; hopefully going bowling on Saturday and doing the usual 'Sunday Drive' on Sunday with my dad where we get drinks from McDonald's and go to a park or two. I also want to try the new fruit punch slushie this Sunday!
@gibberishgiraffe77
Hi there~
Sounds like despite the fact that you had a few "not so good" days, that a "majority" of the rest of the week has been a good one for you! There is some positivity in there~
Sounds like you have some exciting and interesting things planned for yourself in the week ahead!.. How nice. I'm sure that is something really great to look forward to.
We're sorry to hear that you are dealing with Depression...As I know how challenging that can be to deal with. I'm sure that getting along better with your mom and having your parents get along as well, could possibly help with you not feeling as depressed too!
Sounds like you had a really decent July 4th?!.. Seeing your brother for the first time in years?!! How did that make you feel? Did you enjoy seeing him again? How do you think that whole situation went for you?!..... Sounds like you also had a great shopping trip and got some really decent finds for yourself. I love shopping and finding great deals! Its great for you that you enjoyed your holiday.
Sounds like you had alot of really great "highlights" from the past week! Thats really nice for you!......
I'm sure the struggles that you are dealing with can be quite challenging for you at this time... And I too have had issues with my own mom in the past when I was younger.... Hopefully as time moves forward, you two will be able to somehow sort out your issues and differences with each other. Maybe you could sit down with one another and have a good "heart to heart" talk about the problems that you both have with one another and find a way to talk them out and work through them and come up with a plan or solution to them.....and hopefully the foot issue you are having will resolve for you soon as well... I've too been there so I know how challenging that can be and feel....Also, I know sometimes that we don't always "click" with each listener here at 7cups, but not everyone will be a "good fit" for your needs. But its great that you have mentioned that you were able to find some 'good ones"!
Sounds like you have some really great weekend plans coming up with bowling and with your dad. I think thats awesome that you have such a great relationship with him! Sunday drives are really great 
including weekend park visits.. I love those kind of days~ A fruit punch slushie sounds pretty amazing! Enjoy~
Thanks so much for checking in this week and letting us know how you've been doing!
@PoliteOcean Actually, it wasnt the first time in years that I saw my brother at all, I said it is the 1st time that he has been able to make it over on the 4th of July in years! Ever since he moved an hour away from me, I have been seeing him every Thursday and Friday! those are his two days off from work! first when he started working there, his two days off were Tuesday and Wednesday, then Wednesday and thursday, and now Thursday and Friday!
I tried out a new exercise group today. It was almost entirely with a resistance band. Intensity overall was fairly low, but a very high amount of reps (just timed) plus pulses do suggest I need to be careful. I'll see how sore I am tomorrow, I'm pretty sure I stayed within a pretty safe amount, but a few areas might be sore, will find out tomorrow.
Weather here has been quite cool for a while now, everything in the garden is behind, although it does mean that some stuff that typically would have bolted by now hasn't, so good for those veggies. I'm a little sad about some things, as I don't think everything will ripen before we get hard frosts but it helps knowing that everyone here is in a similar situation.
I did try out a stevia leaf today, really good. That will be something I do every year as long as I can access it!
@AffyAvo
Hey there Affy~
So great to hear that you tried out that new exercise group! Resistance bands can be really challenging with the right instructor!... (I've only tried a few of those classes where I teach with another instructor)... I can't say I felt sore after, but it certainly put me to work!.... Let us know how you end up feeling!... How long was the class for?
Its challenging to imagine anyone else having 'cooler' weather when its been so incredibly hot here.... Have you really had any type of 'Spring/Summer' weather where you are up there? What does a "Hot" day look like for you temp-wise?..
When you say the Stevia Leaf, you mean the actual leaf itself? (I'm guessing)?! ..... How did you come about doing that? I remember when 'Stevia' first became popular here years ago, and was replacing things like "Equal, and Splenda" sweeteners.....I remember it being 'bitter' (maybe the word I'm looking for?).... But then through the years its become much better depending on the brand you get......... But if you are talking of the 'actual' leaf, I'm imagining it being "strong"? What are your thoughts on it?
Thanks so much for checking in this week and letting us know how you've been doing and how things are going for you... Good luck as you continue to try out new classes and find a good "niche" for yourself.
@PoliteOcean The classes with the group are only 45 minutes, I think all of them are like that. So shorter than the hour that I'm used to. I do really like the people, so I will probably go ahead and get a pass, even if I mix it up with some other things.
I bought a bunch of herbs, I actually added another planter after I thought I was done with plants for the summer - stevia is one. So I just pulled off a leaf right from the plant. Apparently it's sweeter after drying from what I've read. I was just going to throw it in tea but took a little bite to test it out - that lead me to eating the whole leaf as is. Really good, sweet with a bit of a freshness, almost like a faint mint flavour or something.
Hot summer days are low 30s C. We got up there around the end of May/beginning of June but most of June and July have been way cooler than normal. This weekend looks like it will be nice and we're finally out of the cold temps. More rain to come, so not hot but it won't be consistently cool at least.
Hi, I am doing okay this week. I drank too much alcohol, but I reaffirmed my commitment in taking my medicine for mental health issues. I need help in learning what to talk to friends about because often when I am doing badly, I bring up my mental health issues with them and not all of them respond favorably.
@intellectual5402
Hi there!... Its great that you say you are doing ok this week. Despite the fact that you feel you drank "too much", its awesome for you that you have "reaffirmed your commitment" in taking your meds for your mental health issues!... Mental health can greatly affect other areas in our lives like our Physical or Emotional health as well. So its all related for sure. And working on "one" can possibly surely help with the other areas on your life too.
Its tough that you are dealing with a communication challenge in regards to your friends. It can be difficult to be going through mental health challenges and issues. And even tougher when you feel or know that others may not be able to understand since they aren't going through it themselves.
Perhaps if you are looking for some "common" ground things between you and them, maybe you could try talking about "common interests"?... Things that you have in common with them, (like people, places, things, movies,) etc... Sometimes just finding something that you share similar interests in can open up a great line of communication for other things as well.
Thank you so much for checking in with us this week and for letting us know how you've been doing. Continue to keep up the great work with taking your meds , and best of luck on finding better communication with your friends.
@PoliteOcean
I seriously need to clean up my diet and take care of myself better! I think all the crap I ate when I was younger is catching up to me. Somehow when I was in community college I could be in shape but eat anything I wanted. Yes alot did go to my lower body but I was still fit and beautiful. I am still beautiful and I tell myself that everyday! I dont want to have any issues later on in life.
@Zulegirl
Hey there Zule~
Its great that you realize that you are needing to take charge of certain areas in your Healthy Living journey such as cleaning up your diet and taking better care of yourself!.. This journey can certainly be a challenging one for alot of people. Especially (if you are like me) didn't really have the goals instilled in me by anyone when I was younger...And there weren't many healthy role models to follow to show me the "best" choices or to make the best choices~.
You sound alot like me... when I was younger (before having my first child).. I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted....And while yes, the number on the scale couldv'e been a little lower, I was still healthy, and looked healthy. I carry my weight on my "bottom half" of my body as well... But I too still always looked healthy and carried my weight well.
I think or at least it appears that you have a very positive attitude and that even though you may struggle with certain things or in certain areas, that you "Strong"! And not going to let those thoughts or insecurities to "defeat" you!... And thats amazing, because not everyone's mind is that strong. So thats great, and I wish for you to keep up the great work and positive attitude!
We enjoy hearing from you this week, and appreciate you checking in to let us know how you are doing! Please continue to check back!.. Keep us updated and perhaps it can even help with some accountablitily?!
@PoliteOcean
Yes I am strong, but I have my bad days. I appreciate this so much. I see what can happen with my friend and that can happen to me if I am not careful. I wish someone would have told me when I was younger. Nobody did they just wanted me to keep the shape I had. I even tried out for a model agency. Believe it or not they told me "I wasnt curvy enough!" And then I went to another one and they said "You are too curvy!" So I quit. Took a toll on my poor body though and I am paying for it now.
