Another Wellness Wednesday

[partiallysunny]

I haven't done crap. After this weekend, I haven't been eating well, either. Thus week is already half over! I feel bloated and icky.

I did go to bed at 9 last night. It was awesome.

[sparksfly]

The one woman in my office is evil! She brought in Mexican Cheese Dip. I will be helping myself to some of that real soon.

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I've been resting a bit this week. I did the santa paws 5k on Sunday and will head out for a late afternoon run today. I used to love running in the dark, but now I just can't get myself motivated to run after work. It is dark by 5:15!

[partiallysunny]

doglove I was putting my grocery cart back a few weeks ago and ran to the car and I thought to myself "I miss running".

The feeling has sort of stuck in the back of my mind, but then I remember how much I hated running when I did it.

I'm conflicted.

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Nov 20, 2013 9:53:13 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

doglove I was putting my grocery cart back a few weeks ago and ran to the car and I thought to myself "I miss running".

The feeling has sort of stuck in the back of my mind, but then I remember how much I hated running when I did it.

I'm conflicted.

Running is a love/hate thing for me. I only love it because I know it makes me feel good afterwards, it helps with stress/anxiety and keeps me motivated to eat healthy. HOWEVER it takes everything I have to get myself out the door. It's easier in the winter/fall because of the weather and trees though. 

[partiallysunny]

Nov 20, 2013 9:55:42 GMT -5 doglove said:

Nov 20, 2013 9:53:13 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

doglove I was putting my grocery cart back a few weeks ago and ran to the car and I thought to myself "I miss running".

The feeling has sort of stuck in the back of my mind, but then I remember how much I hated running when I did it.

I'm conflicted.

Running is a love/hate thing for me. I only love it because I know it makes me feel good afterwards, it helps with stress/anxiety and keeps me motivated to eat healthy. HOWEVER it takes everything I have to get myself out the door. It's easier in the winter/fall because of the weather and trees though. 

Maybe I should just take a casual jog and see how I feel.

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It can't hurt partiallysunny!

[tiramisu]

partiallysunny that sounds like a good idea.

I've been doing the 21-day meditation challenge and I'm a few days behind, but I am doing it! I just realized that I probably won't be able to do the meditations while I'm visiting my friend this weekend, so I may need to "catch up" by doing more than one a day (they're only available online for 5 days and I'm 4 days behind).

BUT I still feel really good about meditating and I've noticed that I'm calmer and more present throughout my day when I meditate fairly early. My therapist thinks the way I'm doing it is mindfulness meditation, which is great for anxiety. So even though I haven't been exercising outside of dance class and am still not eating all that well, I feel good about what I'm doing for myself.

[cuddlyevil]

I should have worked out last night, instead I kept looking up at the clock thinking "I need to get my ass off this couch and work out". Then I went to bed.

I am, however, doing awesome on the portion control so there's that.

[partiallysunny]

I had a little dance party with my son last weekend and thought of you tiramisu.

I'm glad the meditation is working for you!

[neonpink]

I worked out yesterday after I got off work instead of in the morning. I prefer morning work outs. I've been doing pretty good though. I've been biking a lot more. I did 12 miles on Saturday. It may have all been negated by my party and birthday cake. Either way I am going to keep at it. I feel better when I am more active.

[smock]

I've been really bad about working out lately (other than walking--I walk to work).

I want to start running again.

[dixienormous]

I haven't worked out. I've been eating like crap. And yet I have maintained my weight. I'm quite pleased with that.

[partiallysunny]

Eff you dixienormous

I mean, great job!

[starrieskies]

I've been getting up early and going to the gym in the mornings. It's going pretty well, and while I'm not seeing any immediate improvements in my physical appearance (not that I expected to, of course) I have been getting more restful sleep, and I go in to work feeling more confident and ready for the day. Portion control and eating well... That's a different story. I'm hungry all.the.time.

[gault]

Where has muddled been. Did I miss a vacation or similar awesomeness?

Exercise. HAH.

[partiallysunny]

I thought Muddled just got back from a vacation?

MUDDLED! WHERE ARE YOU?

[margarita]

Nov 20, 2013 10:05:38 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

I should have worked out last night, instead I kept looking up at the clock thinking "I need to get my ass off this couch and work out". Then I went to bed.

I am, however, doing awesome on the portion control so there's that.

This has been me, word for word.

I'll think, Hmmmmm. I should really get off my ass and work out.
I say that to myself probably multiple times a day, until I think, Oh now I'm too tired. What a shame.

And I go to bed. lol

But I have been paying more attention to portion sizes, and have been trying to cut down on booze.

[pinkplasticdoll]

Nov 20, 2013 11:17:27 GMT -5 gault said:

Where has muddled been. Did I miss a vacation or similar awesomeness?

Exercise. HAH.

I think she has been working! She took a seasonal job and has been busy with that. 

[cuddlyevil]

I just had a higher protein snack and am going to see if it will help the lean cuisine that's coming later last all afternoon.

[gault]

The last month has been tough, budget-wise. It's because I've been frivolously spending money on fooooooooooooood. Which is stupid. Really stupid. I can pack my own lunch, ffs.

[partiallysunny]

I hate when I eat my money.

[pinkplasticdoll]

i had banana pancakes for breakfast that were really healthy, i need to give more shits about my breakfast foods because a good breakfast puts me in a good mood.

[malibu]

I haven't been as good at going to the gym. I can't seem to keep appointments with my trainer. My H moved to a new store with stupid hours that are never consistent. So if he's off on one Wednesday, I'll think OK, I'll set a Weds appointment. Then the next week, he winds up closing. It's pissing me off, it's so hard to plan anything.

I've been doing OK with food. Not great, but OK.

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Nov 20, 2013 12:11:56 GMT -5 gault said:

The last month has been tough, budget-wise. It's because I've been frivolously spending money on fooooooooooooood. Which is stupid. Really stupid. I can pack my own lunch, ffs.

x2. Not so great on mah waistline either. 

[Muddled]

I wish I were on vacation. I'm just moody. Nobody needs to be exposed to a moody muddled. Trust.

[partiallysunny]

::smooshes Muddled against boobs::