Yesterday I talked about my doctor visit and test results from earlier this week. I also came away with “orders” for a heart scan, mammogram, and bone scan. Getting the orders wasn’t the big step though. Actually following through and scheduling the tests was. Almost every year, she tries to Read more…
I had a doctor’s visit and bloodwork this week to refill my meds. I knew my blood sugar levels were way off. My blood sugars have been high, regardless of what I eat and that’s been rather frustrating. What surprised me was that my thyroid levels had gone way, way Read more…
I have found this great YouTube Channel called “Therapy in a Nutshell”. The lady that does them is a licensed counselor and she shares lots of great, practical information. I’ve watched several of her videos about overthinking (which I do a lot of, in case you weren’t aware lol). The Read more…
Well, last week was really rough. I did not meet my step goal any of the days. BUT I did exercise every morning, even though I was not feeling well most of the week! So I am at around 4 weeks of consistent morning exercise! I also discovered that I Read more…
I just finished listening to my first non-fiction book for this year. It was called “Present over Perfect: Leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living” by Shauna Niequist. The book is about the author’s journey to slowing her life down and spending more time enjoying it Read more…
Last week, I set a goal for myself to get at least 7,000 steps a day on weekdays. I am happy to report that I met my goal Monday-Thursday. However, by Thursday evening, my heels (especially the left one) were hurting really bad. On Friday, I took it easy (and Read more…
This morning, I exercised for the 14th day in a row! This is the most consistent I have been with my movement since I had COVID last January! It feels good to be getting back into a movement routine. Next I would like to start increasing my steps throughout the Read more…
There are a few things I have noticed that really affect my mental health if I am not doing them. They are exercise/movement, writing, and reading. Doing any of the three things helps, but doing all three helps more than anything to keep me on an even keel. This made Read more…
I have been listening to “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” for probably 3 ½ years or so now. Since 2020, she has done a challenge for her listeners each year. Previous years were: #walk20in20 #read21in21 #rest22in22. This year is #outside 23 in 23. In other words, she is challenging people to Read more…
Final 22 for 22 update Here is my final update for my 22 for 22 list. I’m happy with what I did manage to accomplish and I am going to focus on that.