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NightWolf714

NightWolf714

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Berserker from Nashville, TN, USA
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"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers"
Maegaranthelas said:
Ooh I am so glad you go to sit in the sun!
I would also like some sun xD
Was wondering why I feel so unmotivated and down when I was doing fine last weekend. Yeah it's been dreary grey again all week :tears:
This plant needs more sunlight!
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SAD lights are great for this. I plan to buy a new one soon since my old one finally died on me.
 
Maegaranthelas

Maegaranthelas

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Bard from The Netherlands
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"I sing and I know things"
NightWolf714 said:
SAD lights are great for this. I plan to buy a new one soon since my old one finally died on me.
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We don't usually have this much dark, and especially where I live I usually get some sunlight in the house when there is some, so I have never invested in one.
But if this kind of weather is going to be more common, it might be a good idea!
I think it will also help just to be aware that this is going on, and prepare myself to notice it and do extra fun things / have more self-compassion.
Internalised ableism runs so deep, even I still get the "why can't I just be normal?!" when I am not aware of the cause of the issues :amused:
And I'm... pretty darn disabled. I should know better :chuckle:
 
neilarey

neilarey

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Shieldmaiden from Greece
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"I just work here."
Exercise

Morning Routine:
:v: Gratitude Practice
:v: 10 minutes meditation

Morning Workout
:v: Breakthrough Workout / recorded
:v: Knuckles Workout / recorded
:v: Standing Back Workout / recorded
:v: Exercise of the Day

Evening Workout:
:v: 60 minutes walking on the treadmill


Food

Breakfast: oat pancakes with yogurt and bananas (x1 protein boost) 31 g protein
Lunch: broccoli, cucumber & lettuce salad with yogurt sauce (x1 protein boost) 26 g protein
Snack: tomato with cheese 7 g protein
Treat: one date stuffed with walnuts
Dinner: creamy chia tofu with kiwifruit (x1 protein boost) 40 g protein

Total Protein: 108 g

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Sleep

Sleep Score: 82

By the time I got to bed last night I was so exhausted, the moment I closed my eyes, I fell straight into deep sleep :hehehe: :fireworks:

I woke up feeling fully rested and energized fist time this week. I even remember the crazy dream I had! It involved vampires with family drama and a childhood friend I haven't seen (or thought of) in years. I can still recall it in vivid detail! :hehehe:

The Day

I took time to meditate, do my gratitude practice and make lemon/ginger tea before walking the boys this morning. It was cold outside but it was nice. I really enjoyed the fresh air.

I trained for about 30 minutes, did some recording and came back to make breakfast. I decided it'll be smarter to take it easy and not do any strength training today. I want to do Clean & Press workout tomorrow and I need to be fresh for that. So today I just did circuit training in the morning and then my walk in the evening.

Today was very, very productive. I didn't need any extra breaks so I got everything I wanted to do today, and everything I was supposed to do yesterday, DONE. I am very pleased with that :lovely: I exercised, I worked, I ate tasty food - it was perfect. I could not have wished for a better Sunday :moves:

Good podcast today: 12 small Japanese Habits that can transform Your Life in 2025! by Samurai Matcha:


What went well today:
I got to sit in the sun again today at breakfast AND at lunchtime!
I had pancakes for breakfast.
I enjoyed a lovely sunrise this morning:

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Mood today: ecstatic :chicken:


Have a wonderful rest of the day, everyone!
Long Live The Hive! :unicorn:
And thank you for stopping by :thankyou:
 
neilarey

neilarey

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Shieldmaiden from Greece
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Posts: 961
"I just work here."
Exercise

Morning Routine:
:v: Gratitude Practice
:v: 10 minutes meditation

Morning Workout Part 1
:v: I Am Enough Workout / recorded
:v: Secret Level Workout / recorded
:v: Exercise of the Day
:v: 20 minutes stepper

Morning Workout Part 2
:v: Clean & Press Workout x 5

Evening Workout:
:v: 60 minutes walking on the treadmill

Food

Breakfast: chickpea oat pancakes (x1 protein boost) 29 g protein
Pre-Workout: spirulina protein shake 12 g protein
Treat: 15 g ginger lemon chocolate by Benjamissimo with my coffee
Lunch: peanut tempeh with roasted green beans & cashew parm 40 g protein
Dinner: roasted broccoli with mustard yogurt sauce (x1 protein boost) + 5 Nairn's super seeded oatcakes 41 g protein

Total Protein Today: 127 g

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Sleep

Sleep Score: 80 (good)
I slept well last night so I was full of energy all day today :chicken: I did all the things and the things that were not planned, too. I had a productive morning. I listened to some good podcasts while I worked. At 2 PM I had an appointment in town but it didn't take very long. When I came back I finished several household tasks that piled up in the past week. By 6 PM I clocked in my 12,000 steps even before my evening walk :tuzki-hero: so the walk is going to be extra.

Notable podcast listens today:



Good videos:




I needed to make space for my new protein powders today. I am trying new ones: sunflower protein powder and rice protein powder. I ended up reorganizing the entire pantry. I actually enjoy organizing and de-cluttering. It brings me joy when I see things fit and be nicely arranged, sorted by shape and/or purpose. And with my pantry it's a bit like playing tetris. It's actually like that with my whole apartment since it's so small everything is compact and is carefully thought through. I only have so many shelves and drawers to work with :drink: I am a minimalist not just by nature but also out of necessity :shine:

I also remembered about creatine today and that I suppose to take it. So I did. It's possible it's the reason I am bouncing off walls today :hehehe: I had a good day, though, it was not my usual "sit & grind", which I enjoy, but it was good nonetheless. I felt good all day despite being a bit all over the place.

What went well today: I organized my pantry and I love the way it looks now. Every time I go past I open the doors and marvel. I may actually play this sound effect next time I do it:amused:


Mood today: hopeful, optimistic, empowered

I now only have laundry left to tackle, then it'll be time for my evening walk and then sleep. See you all tomorrow!
Have a wonderful rest of the day, everyone!
Long Live The Hive! :unicorn:
And thank you for stopping by :morelove:
 
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