WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2020

**This past week was very busy and a little hectic. One with classes, some minor stressors, and various appointments. I had an un-expectant dental issue that arose last week, and one that has not yet improved (now a week later). Found myself having to deal with that. And have to go back for follow-up....Not a happy camper. Then had to deal with another issue regarding a family member as I went to their appointments as well to provide extra support for them. So between teaching Mon/Wed classes, and all the appointments on Tues/Thurs, things have been non stop this past week. While I did manage to stay on track with workouts/activity, I have Not been on track the best this week with meal-planning especially with the dental issue.

**Today/Friday I was finally able to slow down a bit....and slept in. So got a late start on the day. But still managed to squeeze in a walk at the local track in the rain, and was able to finally start shutting the pool down and putting away all the summer stuff for the season ... I am looking toward to the Fall, and it is my 2nd Favorite season, But, I'm just not quite ready to leave (what seemed like a very "short") Summer behind~ Prayerfully October will go a little slower!

**I've been doing an Online Virtual bootcamp that I found online for only $9 USA dollars! Through a special on Social media. So I've been squeezing those in as well. They have trainers available like around the clock!.. Its like having my own personal trainer on ZOOM!~ I liked to be pushed and motivated as well.....Today/Sat, the weather will be nice, sunny and mild. Intentions are to get up, head to the track to get some activity in, and a few errands.

ENJOY THE WEEKEND~

Heya! The past week has been pretty challenging, Ive been feeling very anxious since I was followed and hit last weekend. Im still not 100% calmed down from it, plus my mother and her usual comments added to my anger, so that made me a bit unfocused and restless at work, although thankfully Ive had pleeeenty of work so at least I stayed extra busy!

This all got me off tracks sleep-wise and food-wise, so Im going to try and use the weekend to catch up. Im planning on cleaning up and sorting out my place, as its kinda looking like inside my head aka a complete mess! Im also hoping to go buy weights as Im started to feel limited during my workouts, and then enjoy a good session! And probably do some work during the weekend as I got results Friday but havent had time to process the raw data, so I know theyre not looking too good but Im still really curious and hoping to get something out of it!

On another note, the first scientific article in which Im an author got accepted, but I really feel not legitimate at all as I didnt write anything in it, and my results arent even in it since the lockdown stopped these experiments So yeah, first article, but kinda ashamed of it?

Okay Im off to cleaning my place (and my mind in the same occasion) now! Take care!

My week has been great. This past month has been amazing as well because I have done six interviews for medical school. I am grateful because interviewing in September is SUPER early in the application process, so I am really hopeful about getting in. Especially the interview I had this Thursday went amazingly well--both of my interviewers said I would be a great fit for the school, and a doctor even invited me to continue my undergraduate laboratory research at medical school!

In the last week of this month, I am just hoping to take things easy and study. Having had such a busy month, healthy habits were key for me to stay energized. Going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day, along with making sure to eat regularly, helped me so much.

My favorite thing about fall is Halloween. I am planning to dress up as Prison Mike from The Office this year. :)

@PoliteOcean. Here's how the past week went. Monday I went for a walk close to the water. The air quality was much better. Wednesday I went grocery shopping, and Friday I went to the bank. Unfortunately, I didn't go for a walk this past week. My caretaker needs their freedom and I try to work things out together with her. The good news is my wound is completely healed. It took 11 weeks for that thing to get cured. I've been cooking my own lunches almost every day, and since I know how to feed myself good food, that was probably key in helping my wound get cured. For this upcoming week, I have an appointment with my psychologist, go grocery shopping again, hopefully go for a walk, and then a blood test. I still have stage 3 kidney disease but my kidneys are getting better. This past week I studied the lead-up to World War I, the Russian revolution, and the development of the gold standard. I've been watching videos on child abuse and they help me a lot in recovering. My mother's estate is still a mess but slowly is getting resolved. She really mishandled this issue, and I have to repair the damage.

**This is our LAST Check-in for the Month of Septmeber!.. How do you feel this past month has gone for you Overall? What has been the BEST part about this past month for you?.... What are you looking forward to or hoping to accomplish in the last week ahead? - That it's going into fall. I love this time of year. I'm hoping to accomplish fixing up the apartment

**What sorts of "Healthy Habits" do you feel you have implemented for yourself over this past month? - I've been drinking more water and I noticed that I have been walking more.

**Many of us have now entered and transitioned into a new season and the First week of FALL!.. What is your MOST Favorite thing about the FALL Season?! - I can't choose man, Don't do that to me. lol

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? - A highlight was I was able to get away for a weekend with my boyfriend. The struggle has been trying to eat right.

I've made more time to rest and to recover and I've learned to say no more. I'm learning to be more concious of my food choices and I've been eating more home cooked food than eating or eating fast food and junk food. Trying to make a more concious effort to quit smoking and to go back to the gym. What I'm happy about though is that I'm taking the time to relax and to spend time on myself and I'm realizing how much self-care is important to my well-being

Fall is the season of Thanksgiving, and this holiday really defines the fall season for me. As an immigrant I never knew understood the meaning of the holiday until recently and maybe, that's why it encompasses the fall season for me so much. It is the season in which I realize the year is ending and I realize how important my friends and family and it makes me grateful that I have a year has passed and another year is coming to have these two things in my life.

Hi @PoliteOcean

The week went a bit on the fast side. I took the kiddos on a mini vacation to California and totally did not follow my “diet” plan. Needless to say, I have gained 4.4lbs. I am hoping it’s water weight because I know I did not overindulge, though, I did not do much exercise, we did go to the beach and walked around Old Town. I just did not drink as much water as I had been. On to next week. I am back on track starting tonight (My first day back to work).

The past month has been great. I have put in a good amount of workout, I watched what I had eaten, journaled my meals, and drank at least 64-70 ounces of water a day….ok, last week of September I slipped but I am back on track. I hope to lose the weight I have gained and back to journaling.

Healthy habits are definitely water intake and mindful eating. I have gotten used to staying mindful on what I eat and to journal it.

My most favorite thing about the FALL season is definitely the cooler weather. The smell of fresh cut grass and the pumpkin flavors lol. I always relate Fall season as the start of the new school year, i can still remember walking to the bus stop, hearing the mowers, smelling the cut grass, and the moistness in the air from the sprinklers haha, good memories for me. And not to mention, Halloween is just around the corner :D

Struggles, I have shared above :p

It will be a better week for sure :D

@PoliteOcean

Things for the past month have been difficult. `problem with making appointments to the dentist, arguing with my partner about chores and parenting under stress is hard. best thing about my day is listening to my son says their first worlds and started walking.