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sylvanwitchHere we are past the midway point of August. I go back to work next week (meetings, student orientations, etc.) and I'm having a little trouble wrapping my brain around it. For 50 of my 54 years, the rhythms of my life have been dictated by the academic calendar, but every year I grow older, the harder it is for me to readjust to having less time for myself.
If you have a similar challenge in your life, a cyclical thing that dictates to you the way you spend your time, do you also experience feelings of stress when an expected change comes around?
As always, there's no need to answer my navel-gazing questions, but please do share how your fitness journey went for you this past week.
Weight: Well, I gained a LOT on our staycation, but I'm pleased to report that I'm only a pound up from last week's weigh-in today. I'm pleased with that.
Exercise: I did yoga four out of four times pledged, did strength training four out of three times pledged, and walked a LOT. I was breaking in new sneakers, and I paid the price in blisters!
Eating Plan: We had a few seasonal restaurants we wanted to get takeout from before they closed, so we made it a point to do that during our staycation, which means I was eating a lot of stuff I don't normally consume. Still, it was all delicious, and I don't really regret any of it!
Hydration: Absolutely! It was very hot here last week, so hydration was a must.
Meditation: Yes, once.
Sleep: I've been staying up so late because I've been reading books that just won't let me go. I need to readjust my sleep schedule so next week's school hours don't kick my butt.
The week ahead: As noted, I need to work on getting to bed earlier and getting up earlier to help my body readjust to the school thing. Otherwise, I'm going to eat healthily, get the usual exercise, meditate, hydrate, etc. Same old, same old, but with a sense of urgency and growing dread. Lol!
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare that you have lots of success this coming week!
If you have a similar challenge in your life, a cyclical thing that dictates to you the way you spend your time, do you also experience feelings of stress when an expected change comes around?
As always, there's no need to answer my navel-gazing questions, but please do share how your fitness journey went for you this past week.
Weight: Well, I gained a LOT on our staycation, but I'm pleased to report that I'm only a pound up from last week's weigh-in today. I'm pleased with that.
Exercise: I did yoga four out of four times pledged, did strength training four out of three times pledged, and walked a LOT. I was breaking in new sneakers, and I paid the price in blisters!
Eating Plan: We had a few seasonal restaurants we wanted to get takeout from before they closed, so we made it a point to do that during our staycation, which means I was eating a lot of stuff I don't normally consume. Still, it was all delicious, and I don't really regret any of it!
Hydration: Absolutely! It was very hot here last week, so hydration was a must.
Meditation: Yes, once.
Sleep: I've been staying up so late because I've been reading books that just won't let me go. I need to readjust my sleep schedule so next week's school hours don't kick my butt.
The week ahead: As noted, I need to work on getting to bed earlier and getting up earlier to help my body readjust to the school thing. Otherwise, I'm going to eat healthily, get the usual exercise, meditate, hydrate, etc. Same old, same old, but with a sense of urgency and growing dread. Lol!
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare that you have lots of success this coming week!
Re: Well ...
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Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 12:52 am (UTC)Re: Well ...
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 01:23 am (UTC)Happily, today was hot but not unbearable. I got the irises planting and some watering done. \o/
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Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025 01:44 am (UTC)