Everything in life is interconnected. I used to only write about food and exercise. But I slowly started adding other stuff. While it made my blog much more interesting (probably) it also was done because I started to see how other aspects of my life were playing a role in my quest for health...it isn’t just a simple thing of food and exercise.
Our romantic relationships play a part.
Our work environments play a part.
Our families affect our quest for health.
Sooo many things affect our quest for a healthier lifestyle.
Now you may think I’m a slow learner, but it never before clicked in my head that it’s a two way street. Those things affect my healthy living. But did you know that my healthy living (or lack there of) affects those things also??
I have for MONTHS been struggling with sleep. I fall asleep just fine. But come around 2 or 3 in the morning I find myself wide awake and I can’t get back to sleep! On weekdays it’s annoying because I don’t have to wake up until between 5 and 5:30. (So am waking an average of two hours early). But it is infuriating on the weekends! When it is 5 or 6 hours before I would probably normally wake up! I tried it all the tricks in the book. I had almost just accepted it as the new norm. (Grudgingly so!). And I rejoiced on the occasional nights where I slept the whole way through! But then this arthritis knee pain recommenced and the fear sparked me to get my butt moving. All I have done is add a one or two mile walk or a short 5 mile bike ride. (On weekdays and whatever comes up on the weekends.). But EVERY night since I have started, I have slept without that struggle. Oh yeah, I may have had one or two nights where I woke up, but I fell back to sleep. Even on the weekend...I didn’t awaken for good until 6am! I count that as a victory! The only change...exercise!
So the weekend is behind me. (They go too fast). I actually did very well with my food! I was careful and chose my foods wisely. I stopped and made myself sit for a while before getting a second helping. I really did good. I am starting to see changes on the scale. My knees, well they still hurt but it’s not the horrible ache! Even after a four plus mile walk on the canal! Yes my leg was tired and achy but it wasn’t the horrible pain!
The good news on the walk? We saw signs of spring! Frogs were chirping! Turtles were sunning themselves! Dare I hope spring is here to stay???