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    Well Trained Bodies (Diet & Exercise) - Happy New Year

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    I worked yesterday morning and then spent 6 hours in the car. It occurs to me (finally) that what I think of as normal days are actually the abnormal ones. Right now everyday is filled with errands, appointments and chauffeuring. I need to mentally shift to that is my normal. All that to say exercise did not happen. Eating was on plan but my choices were so-so. Ah well, it is what it is. Have a great day all.

     

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    Is anyone reading Johann Hari's new book on depression and anxiety?

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    My problem is while poo pooing one set of scientific studies as poorly constructed you can't promote another set of poorly constructed scientific studies. I suspect we are in the leeches and bloodletting stage of medicine where brain health is concerned. I suspect what works for each person may be individual and unique. I seldom trust anyone with "the" answer. Meds, counseling, exercise, gut health, meditation...sorting through it all trying to feel better would overwhelm someone who felt well, let alone depressed.

     

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    Well Trained Bodies (Diet & Exercise) - Happy New Year

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    So despite getting to the gym yesterday and today, I'm in a pretty bad place right now.

     

    My shoulder has been bugging me and seems to be getting worse. I fear a rotator cuff injury. I have to figure out when I can afford to go to physio and I'm dreading the result. Speaking to a friend yesterday who had a similar injury did not alleviate my fears.

     

    Also speaking to same friend, she mentioned her current weight and that depressed the heck out of me. I'm trying really hard not to focus on weight, but I know my scale said I was 25 lbs heavier than what she said hers said for her and I can only imagine how bad I must look if that's true. Ugh. I have avoided looking at myself too much in mirrors for about 2 years now. I know scales can be different but that's still a big gap.

     

    And then mirrors - I went to yoga this morning at the gym and it is in the dance studio meaning I am staring at myself in a mirror. Between that unpleasant fact and the fact that my shoulder hurts so badly that I couldn't do a lot of the poses very well, it was a depressing class. I think I'll probably still go to the gym on Fridays but not go to that class. Which sucks. Because I love classes. But I hate all the morning classes - there's only 1 available that early in the morning on most days and none on Tuesdays. I might try to do a yoga/pilates video at home on Saturday where there are no mirrors and I can feel less bad about not being able to do things because of my shoulder (and, if I'm honest, my knees and wrist). And then I'll probably try to do some weights and cardio on Friday morning at the gym. I've been wanting to go swimming but that is probably not good for my shoulder.

     

    Blah, just rambling here.

     

    Back to my breakfast salad which I still haven't finished. It takes a long time to eat salad at work.

    Just (((hugs))). About yoga...modify, modify, modify. Listen to your body! Yoga is a practice. Ditch that idea of doing it "right". Hang in there <3

     

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    The thrift store where I volunteer

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    I think each store has it's own "personality", even among chains. You have to know what you want ie. choice, price, cleanliness, etc. 14 yo dd needs jeans so I know, here, Goodwill is my stop. The other two thrift stores get old lady clothes here. Goodwill will have nice, younger styles for $4. Lousy housewares though.

     

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    Well Trained Bodies (Diet & Exercise) - Happy New Year

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    So I managed to keep my eating plan on track despite one of those three event evenings. The bad news is I woke up at 2 am with a migraine, stress related I'm sure. I medicated and dozed but not great sleep and I'm still in headache hangover territory so no run this morning and I tried my SAD light but ugh, not happening. Positive is I did a short, app guided meditation for anxiety/worry. On to work.

     

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    Living to over 100 years old

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    Yes, providing I keep my personality. I have thought about this. I would adore a retirement place with arts and programs and shows and pool. If I sit alone in my home no. I need people and action. My relatives all seem to run pedal to the metal until their late 80's and then just, boom, run off a cliff. There are worse things than that.

     

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    What church would you recommend?

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    Our United Methodist church is very welcoming of all kinds. BUT every church has such a unique feeling and vibe.

     

    It is a hard decision.

    This. I am UMC and our church is accepting and loving but there is always the odd group, KWIM.

     

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    s/o jeans for my body

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    You look adorable. I too am an apple. I have much better luck with leggings but when forced to wear jeans I go with ones that have spandex/lycra. I can get bigger for my waist to avoid muffin top without the saggy behind. I'm listening for better options. :bigear:

     

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    If you have a gym membership, please tell me if this is normal.

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    I don't suppose you would happen to know how the management goes about enforcing that prohibition? I'd like to be able to tell the gym manager, "here's what you can do about this."

    This is a no brainer, if they see it or an altercation over it they intervene. I do think reminders through email, text, posted signs would make the job easier. "Oh, so sorry but the boss's gym policy is blah, blah, blah."

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