Weekly Healthy Living Check-In April 12th, 2025

🌞 This past week was a "Mix"~... Last weekend on Saturday I got out to a few 3-day Spring festivals that were occurring through the weekend and had a great time.  The weather was "80-degrees" that day and felt amazing. It was like Summer -time! And a great day all around.... Sunday in a turn of events it rained all day, and there was also no Zumba class that day. However, I managed to put together a Home-workout and got it in.... And then had a relaxing day & evening indoors~.. Overall it was a pretty good weekend.

🌷 As the week started I got back on track with my usual work, classes, goals & intentions.... I kept up with appointments, activity, workouts, meal-planning/tracking....But, Hydration took a little nose dive this week. However, I did do well overall with my sleep goals (so one for another I suppose as I continue to work on those two)!... My Monday class was cancelled due to the weather, So another Home-workout to get it in!... And my Thursday class the Power went out at the start of class, so, we did class "In the Dark" by the "lights of the generator" that kicked-in the lights in the hallway!....At least I got it in... lol... The weather was also back to a little more seasonal and was slightly a little cooler than the 80degree weekend we had. But I still managed some great time outdoors with the Furbaby, & kept up with our afternoon walking goals as well. April Wellness goals have so far been off to a good start. 

🌼This weekend ahead, intentions are for early Saturday morning Zumba to start off the day with activity.... And then two festivals afterwards. One is another Spring event, & the other is an Art Festival. I don't typically check those out, but thought I'd try something new since it'll be a nice Sunny day out, and its in an outdoor area that I love visiting~ Not to mention both are a great way to keep up with getting in some more steps throughout the day.... Sunday more Zumba early on to start the day, & then shopping afterwards in preparation for Easter dinner next weekend.~ 

Enjoy the Weekend~ 

@PoliteOcean Here's how the past week went. I used eye cream for the first time in about 4 months. Tuesday I had a massage. It went well. I also started to use Argan oil on my arms which makes me happy. They are so dry it's going to take a few more times to get them back to normal. I continue to be distressed over the idiocy of the people around me. Leslie lets CJ to hold her grandson baby Sifa. It's shows extreme lack of judgement on her part. I haven't been to Starbucks since November 2023. Thursday night I was starting to get nauseous right after I went to bed. I was very worried I might have to throw up. Leslie treated me horribly the last time I threw up. I was very worried about having to cancel my outing with Tunde on Friday. After much distress, I finally felt better. Friday Tunde took me to the library and then for a walk by the marina. My fungus is getting better. It doesn't itch and burn like it used to but the surface area doesn't seem to be going down much. For this upcoming week I have a massage appointment. It's the last time Tunde is going to work for me before he goes on vacation. Wednesday I have a therapy appointment with Jim. Thursday I have a telephone appointment with my bank. I'm not looking forward to it. The last time I went into a local branch it didn't go well. I asked several times to speak to an officer and they gave me to a product support specialist. The days when one could walk into a bank and give the branch manager a wink-wink and nod-nod are over with. Maybe after I become rich I can find a bank that gives premium service to high net worth customers. 

I had a restful week. I went to the Doctor for a checkup. I am now 165 pounds. I am trying to lose 15 pounds, by the end of June.

🌞 Hey All, Welcome to the Weekend~ How are you today & How was your week?... What are your weekend plans ahead?  Good morning all.  My week was ok.  I got a lot accomplished at work, and am slowly ticking things off my spring to do list at home.  Weather isn't helping....it actually snowed all morning then switched to a wintry mix all afternoon yesterday....its all gone now, but just seeing it snow on April 12 is depressing enough...it has been very wet, damp, cloudy and dreary for the last two weeks........Still having trouble getting an after work routine....I'm sacrificing one thing for another....my online class, household chores and workouts being cycled through....I think what I need to do is just accept that....continue to cycle things as they come along, possibly make that my routine.... at this time I cannot get in a workout 5 or 6 days a week like I used to....I should accept 3 or 4 workouts a week, maybe less....accepting this is the hard part....I beat myself up and feel terrible when I miss.....I feel lazy.....but...with that said, a positive...I did manage a 60 min online spin class yesterday morning.....If I play my cards right, I think Saturday morning spin can be a regular thing.....My other ideas for workouts are super early before work, which I could do because I was getting up at 3am for all those years, but I somehow feel that is counter productive because I am finally on a "normal" schedule.....the other is after dinner before bed, but I have always used that time to wind down with my feet up, spend time with my girlfriend watching our shows and talking about our day and life....not sure I want to give that up right now.....are they excuses or are they good reasons?....not sure....

🌷 This is our "2nd" Check-in for the Month~... How are you doing in your overall well-being this week?...Overall well being is good.....What are some healthy or positive things that you've done for yourself this week that supported your wellness goals?!  When I took my new position, I knew I'd be behind a desk more....my weekly step count has gone way down since I started the first week of March.....this week, I got a desk riser in the hopes it will help to keep my backside out of my chair....

🌼 Think of a Movie or Show that you've watched (Past or Present)... Can you Name or recite One line or phrase that has either Motivated you, Resonated with you in some way, Or that keeps you going (Physically, mentally or emotionally) in times of challenges?!... (I'll start: From the Movie "Rocky 3".... "It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward")! That is a great quote.....

Timo Cruz from "Coach Carter" Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

🌞JUST FOR FUN:.. Can you Name "One" Song you know or like that mentions a "Food" in the Title or Lyrics"?! .... (I'll start: "Honey" By Mariah Carey)~ This seems to be a hard one for me this morning....I cannot answer this off the top of my head right now....

🌷What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?.... How were you able to work through your challenges in a Healthy Way?! Highlights, struggles....a little of both....nothing noteworthy or remarkable.....working through them the best I can

Hi! I'm going to jump right in with my favorite song about food 😆 "Eat It," by Weird Al Yankovic. It's a parody of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson.

I'm looking forward to a great week! I'm not sure what I'm doing this weekend. I'm pretty sure I'm going to church for Easter, either Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

@PoliteOcean

Hi, Ocean,

Hey All, Welcome to the Weekend~ How are you today & How was your week?... What are your weekend plans ahead?  I'm relaxed because I need a break.  I have a new job, and they need to do a background check and drug test, for which I need to be there for two hours Thursday at 9:30.  

Friday morning I have an appointment with my professor at 9 am to prepare me to rewrite a paper I wrote this semester.  

My current job which is ending on the 25th, has changed my schedule on different days.  So I'm keeping track of that.  

I have to wait for about one week for the results of my background .  So I have that hanging over my head.

I have a paper due on next Monday.

I wanted to only have that to do for the next week, and put the finishing touches on two other papers.  

My last day at the other job is thursday or next week, or is it friday.  

I wanted to have closure.

Now I have all this.  

Uck.  Now I decided that if at all possible, I am going to tell the new job that I need to give the old job two weeks notice, whether they like it or not.  

I don't know what day they want me to start because we have to wait for the background check.

And I already gave two weeks notice, for the 24th, or is it the 25th.  I was trying to give the closest date to what I thought would be two weeks notice.  Now, no matter when my background check comes in, I am going to say that I  am giving two weeks notice, even if I don't work in my current job anymore.  (heavy breathe)

🌷 This is our "2nd" Check-in for the Month~... How are you doing in your overall well-being this week?... What are some healthy or positive things that you've done for yourself this week that supported your wellness goals?!  I was actually able to relax this week, believe it or not.  I'm so relaxed about having the finances to graduate.  So, even with all this chaos in my life this week, my chest doesn't feel tight and I was humming on my way home today.  I've been keeping up with prayers and working out...except for tonight.  I am giving myself a break tonight. 

🌼 Think of a Movie or Show that you've watched (Past or Present)... Can you Name or recite One line or phrase that has either Motivated you, Resonated with you in some way, Or that keeps you going (Physically, mentally or emotionally) in times of challenges?!... (I'll start: From the Movie "Rocky 3".... "It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you get hit and keep moving forward")!   No, I'm sorry, but there is no more room in my brain to think about lots of movies and shows, and I say that with all due respect.  

🌞JUST FOR FUN:.. Can you Name "One" Song you know or like that mentions a "Food" in the Title or Lyrics"?! .... (I'll start: "Honey" By Mariah Carey)~  I can't do that right now.

🌷What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?.... How were you able to work through your challenges in a Healthy Way?!  I just pushed through all of it because I have to.

🌞 Hey everyone! Happy almost weekend 🌿✨ I’m feeling pretty good today — the weather's finally warming up where I am and it’s giving me a little boost of motivation. My week was a mix of busy and restful, and this weekend I plan to take it slow, maybe go for a walk and catch up on reading 📖.

🌷 For our 2nd check-in this month, I’ve been focusing a lot on regulating my nervous system — doing things like deep breathing before bed, journaling in the mornings, and stretching throughout the day. One healthy habit I kept this week was turning off screens earlier at night to get better sleep 😴💤.

🌼 Movie quote that keeps me going: "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." — Les Misérables. It's a gentle reminder that tough times always pass, and brighter days are ahead 🌅.

🎵 Just for fun — A song with food? “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles. You can probably already tell from my username that I love strawberries! 🍓✨ 

🌷 Highlight of the week: I had a meaningful talk with a close friend that helped me reflect on how far I’ve come emotionally.

⛈️ Struggle of the week: Feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities — but I managed it by breaking things into small steps and taking breaks when needed 🧘‍♀️

🌼 Something I want to share — I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how healing can be nonlinear. You can have a rough day and still be making progress. So if you're having one of those dips, be gentle with yourself 💛

Can’t wait to hear what everyone else shares 🌿

@PoliteOcean Amin. And yours too.