WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JUNE 1st, 2019

**This past week has been really exceptional... in the fact that I didn't really have to do a whole lot.... it was challenging to stay on track at the beginning of the week due to the Holiday and the fact that I just wanted to relax and enjoy it. So we did splurge a little with an Icecream cone and some picnic foods..... My water intake has been Amazing due to the Very Hot weather we've been having and I've been continuously chugging it down!!... Sleep has been completely off, so my goal for this coming week is to truly give more focus back to that!

** Started off the week on Sunday enjoying my FIRST day in the Pool for the season~.... The water felt SOOO nice and warm since our Weather has been VERY HOT here the past two weeks!.......We spent most of the afternoon just relaxing in the pool, and getting my Water exercises in that day. It was too hot to do much else. My mom is out of town for Two weeks so no morning walks, and because of the Holiday, I only had ONE class to teach at the end of the week....Monday I took the day off of most things to just relax, and Got back on track Tuesday with Swimming in the morning and BootCamp later that day~ I Spent a total of "Four" days in the pool this past week.... I got my new FITBIT VERSA all set and ready to go last weekend so that I could use it in the pool... Its been so nice NOT having to worry about taking it off and missing any Steps or hard-earned Calorie Burn!... I'm still getting used to it and its features, but I truly LOVE that I dont' have to take it off for much and can now track my Swim workouts!...And its really great how you can see everything right on the screen and what you are doing~

**Today my intention is to get a morning Zumba class in, and enjoy another Hot day here in the South East, USA.~ Perhaps a drive, and some light shopping afterwards and hoping to get back in the Pool on Sunday~...... I'm really just trying to continue to focus working on my goals (Physically, mentally, and emotionally) as we are Now heading into those summer months. I don't want to "feel" uncomfortable in my own skin~ (As well, we have some Family events/Reunions, and get-aways coming up and I want to feel comfortable and positive about myself).... I'm just happy this time of year is finally here as it keeps my "Mind" right and on track and feeling good in so many ways~

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND EVERYONE~

@PoliteOcean

I am looking forward to all the sunny days and nice weather this month.

In May, I finally tackled the boxes that the ex sent my way with my father and pared down my books. And I rode the bus for the first time up to Gamestop and bought two t-shirts.

In June I plan to add in more exercise to my days, learn Spanish and Crochet and watch Naruto up to the filler episodes and then stop.

My physical goal is to add Walk Away the Pounds to any day I do not walk outside, and to add a cardio routine to any day I do walk outside. I haven't decided which one yet, I have so many to choose from.

My mental goal is to learn Spanish.

My goal for emotional health is to keep busy enough that when I have to be alone I'm not sad that I'm not around people.

I was okay for half the memorial day weekend, but I slept extra long Sunday and Monday. I also watched a season of Naruto but I don't remember what else I did.

My highlight was getting a review up for a book that I pre-purchased and was part of the Advance Reading team. It was a major struggle. I put off reading it for a year.

My weekend plans are to walk to the libray and back and read books, study Spanish, and maybe touch typing tutor.

@PoliteOcean

Heya, Ocean! I love these questions, so decided to try to loosely fit those into my paragraphs :)

The start of the week went alright, but Thursday came and I got sick :( very sad times. It's been freezing cold lately, so cold and strong the winds were that at work, we had 3 mini blackouts within 2 minutes! It wasn't raining, just super windy. I volunteered on Thursday too after work! It's for a foundation where we write birthday cards to children 13-25 in foster homes all around Australia. It was much harder than I thought it would be, to have to try decorate the cards nicely to suit the ages. I got 13 year olds- I'm not the best at creativity to begin with- but to think of putting glitter and drawing cute things?! Phew, it was tough but so fun! I'd love to do it again one day. Mentally, the end of the week wasn't great. Felt drained and uncomfortable from being sick, which influenced how I felt emotionally. Did some things I regret, but I'm hoping I've learnt my lessons from. Only time will tell, I suppose. Actions speak louder.

June is ridiculously busy for me! I've got 3 familial birthdays and consequently 3 parties to celebrate, and housewarming party for our new house, and a BBQ at a cousin's house, AND two aunts are coming from overseas to celebrate my grandma's birthday! Going to be hectic- nearly every Sunday we've got something going on! It's also the last month of my uni semester, and suffice to say, I'm not prepared in the slightest. Mental health has been going down the drain the entire semester, so I don't know if I'll even pass. I've tried contacting my psychologist but she's not called back yet. She's renowned for being hard to catch xD

Hmm, goals for May. I don't even remember what mine were! :p I managed to drink 4+ cups of water most days in May, so that's a good goal reached! I haven't drunk so much water in ages aha also took my meds nearly daily, so that was great too! Also got my prescription medication refilled by my doctor today! Very thankful for that, as I was scared she'd want to wean me off them. I'm not ready. As for goals for June, I guess it's just to study as best I can, and put the rest of my time into 7 Cups and my roles here. I've been slowly picking up my roles back, and I can say definitely it feels SO good to be back!

One healthy goal for Physical health: go to the gym 3x a week at least! Mental health: If my psychologist still hasn't gotten back to me, I guess use the resources I have and try my best to hang on until she replies. Emotional health: lots of self-care! I wrote in my bullet journal one of my goals was to do self-care once a week. I was tempted to write a self-care day, but that'd be a bit hard, so I'm happy with any self-care activity :) I've bought two bath bombs, so that's two baths for two weeks there! Just have to figure out the rest.

Have a great week, everyone! xx

The week's been good, I bought a chest binder and my mum started calling me Rain :)

I'm looking forward to Pride month, and helping to educate people about the LGBT+.

I'd like to write a story every day of June.

Physical: I'll try to do some exercise each day. Mental: I'll try to go on this site every day. Emotional: I'll try not to block them out?

I don't really have any plans.

Another busy week but pretty much staying on track. Time is sure going fast. Still on track with goals. Eating healthy has been improving over the last few weeks. Easy to get off track with not realizing it. A little early for swimming as temps are still in 70 -80 degree range. I think I would have a difficult time in a climate where temps are in the 90s and high humidity all the time during the summer months. Goals for the month is to stay on track with diet and exercise. Enjoying the warmer weather, just hope it does not go too fast. We had a lot of rain this spring, which has everything blooming and growing quickly. Enjoy your weekend.

How has your week been for you? It's been up and down. . . my landlord has given us new rules and I feel like I am living more in a prison. "Can't do this," "Can't do that," "shoo away the stray cat."

**This is The FIRST DAY of JUNE!! And our FIRST check-in for this Month!....What are you looking forward to the Most? Going out to eat, working on my book

**How many of you Reached or Achieved a Goal for yourself in the Month of May?! I did not reach my goal (i had too much stress and health issues got in the way)
What was it?!.... It was to finish my novels.
What are your goals or plans for this New Month ahead?! Finding a new place to live and finish my novel.

**Can you name "ONE" healthy goal (for Each) that you will work towards or focus on this month for your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health?! I want to walk more and visit my doctors

**What did you do this past week for Memorial Day (long weekend)? If you celebrated, were you able to stay on track? I cooked hamburgers, I have to keep it simple

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? Lots of struggles. I found out my stepmother got rid all of my school and writing stuff without asking me to pick it up
What are your weekend Plans?! clean and organize my stuff

**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us?! WE want to hear from "YOU"!! I feel I am offically cut off from my father's family.

It's been a rough few days. On Thursday, we hit 72 on air quality due to winds blowing in forest fire smoke. The warning risk levels actually are on a 10 point scale, above 10 they typically just call it a 10+ so a 72 is awful. I was inside but still had a throat attack.

Since then we've been fluctuating between 4-7, so much better but even on good days that's going to affect me and when I'm recovering it's a big problem.

So no working out (it was actually already cancelled due to other reasons, so I didn't have to worry about that). No activity really at all, I'm pretty much tied to my air purifier and going to getting things is hard, my lungs and muscles are both affected from the smoke/attack.

I really would like to be out in my garden, my husband kindly planted all the seeds I wanted out, now all that's left is some transplanting, carrots need some reseeding and I may still throw some basil seeds in the garden in a few spots between stuff.

Unfortunately I don't really have any pictures of the garden yet, would like to get some when I can go outside again. I have some pictures I took earlier when transplanting though - just potted stuff and I was focused more on the label/pots most of the time, not the plants themselves.

@PoliteOcean This week went pretty smoothly. The physical therapists here really like me. Most of the people they work with are both really old and in wheelchairs, so when they get a patient like myself, it cheers them up. Well, they took me out to Starbucks 3 times in one week. Prior to this year, I haven't been to Starbucks in 10 years or longer. They are trying to build up my stamina since Starbucks is within walking distance of my rehab. I could never walk there by myself because I would be too afraid of something going wrong with no one to help me. I asked my doctor for new sleeping meds but I haven't heard back from him. Trying to get a good night's sleep every night is a chore. The nurses can be really loud sometimes. During my absence, there was a lot of new 7 cups members. I never see any of the old mods anymore. It takes such a long time to become friends with someone, and there is such a high turnover rate of members, making new friends can be a burden. I come from a self-centered cold-hearted family, so 7 cups is my only support system.

Well I think I wrote my post and then got sick the day after.. because I've been sick for 3 days now. It got really bad yesterday with my asthma kicking in and so I had to go see the doctor and get breathing treatments. Still hoping to do everything though, In fact, I'm hoping when my sister gets home to go to the store. I'm not well enough for the buses yet, but there are some things i need...

Oh and I reread what I wrote.. I put off the ARC for a month, not a year.. I probably just seems like I year.

hey!

**HELLO Everyone! How has your week been for you?

this week has been chaotic so far.... i am having big big relationship troubles and exams are stressful. :( due to relationship issues i am not able to get enough sleep either.

**This is The FIRST DAY of JUNE!! And our FIRST check-in for this Month!....What are you looking forward to the Most?

SUMMER! summer summer summer. i am so so so looking forward to warm weather.

**How many of you Reached or Achieved a Goal for yourself in the Month of May?! What was it?!.... What are your goals or plans for this New Month ahead?!

my goals are staying confident, positive and motivated.

**Can you name "ONE" healthy goal (for Each) that you will work towards or focus on this month for your Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health?!

physical: doing workout 2 times per week

mental & emotional: taking care of myself by relaxing and music

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? What are your weekend Plans?!

highlights: i bought some new clothes! :) and i spend good time with some friends.

struggles: exams, boyfriend (i am going to break up with him next week and that is really sad)