A mechanical heartbeat in the snowy forest

PetiteSheWolf

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Hello dear bees!
So, this WE I went to that park to see the wolfs, and we also stopped for some nice scenic towns en route :)
That was just so great. It's not a "regular" zoo/park, but a place where they take animals who've become too accustomed to humans for regular zoos - can be wildlife that a hunter or a vet took home for a while or zoo babies when the mamma can't take care of their baby and it needs human care. The animals who like it are trained and used as animal actors for movies or publicities - they were for some quite famous movies ("the fox and the child", le pacte des loups/ brotherhoodof the wolfs)
With my friend Alexia, we rented for the night a cabin, very comfy, that had a balcony over the wolfe's territory. As they are not shy about humans, we could see them live their wolfish life up to nightfall, and again in the (very foggy - spectacular!) morning. The european wolves and artic wolves had a howling competition, that was just pure magic! In the morning we walked around the wolfs's area with two trainers who explained more about the place and wolfs, and showed us how they train them (clicker training!), and we could admire them well. I will try to post some pics later on. Then we had a tour of the other animals, including surikats, foxes, servals and caracals, a splendid leopard, noisy aras... Fascinating!

Exercise wise, every day EoD, balance asanas, and some workout, today being O-pose hold and


1 year and 177 consecutive days of exercise (one year 150 days on 02/09).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Grins to @wjs , I think remembering that Monica Belluci was particularly beautiful.

@TopNotch Poor beasties in Paris, LOL! Luna may have prefered one of the felines they had - maybe one of the caracals (one was very grumpy, the other not) or the serval. They were playing around , well, like big housecats, so nice to observe. But she isn't big on sharing her space!

Grins to @graoumia

Now I should really decide on a program for next month - the challenge is very good, for workouts gotta pick a program. I'll tell ya'll!

Today EoD (scissors), balance asanas, and WoD


1 year and 178 consecutive days of exercise (one year 150 days on 02/09).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Thank you @aku-chan and @Mamatigerj :)

Rest of the week was just crazy! I had some Seminar on Wed - Thur - Fri, it was intense but very good. It it (because it's ijn two parts, three more days at the end of this month) about re-energizing your carreer. Made me think a lot! Of course I am not gonna dump my workplace, but there are some things I may do, in and out, to regain some control and energy.

Did EoW, the new challenge of the month:

and started Momentum, now to Day 4.

1 year and 182 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Yesterday and today EoW (today hero squats), Punch Up challenge days 5 and 6, and Momentum D 5 and 6. Onwards!

1 year and 184 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).

Spare a thought, some energy, or prayer for France, it is a complete mess politically. A less-than-12h-lasting governmment, I'd have never thought!
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PetiteSheWolf

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EoD (pacer steps today), Punch up challenge D7 and 8, and Momentum D7 and 8 Yesterday and today.

1 year and 186 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).

Very low energy today, looks like going to the office drained me more than I thought. Agh, must work...

Thank you @Bracelet (what kind of bird is your avatar? Really nice pic!), I have never reached the 2 years streak yet, but maybe this time, LOL! And nods for government records. Well, Belgium was without government for a while, and doesn't look like it stopped the country. Budget is , however, one of the big issues. Oh well, we will see...
 

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EoD (pacer steps today), Punch up challenge D7 and 8, and Momentum D7 and 8 Yesterday and today.

1 year and 186 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).

Very low energy today, looks like going to the office drained me more than I thought. Agh, must work...

Thank you @Bracelet (what kind of bird is your avatar? Really nice pic!), I have never reached the 2 years streak yet, but maybe this time, LOL! And nods for government records. Well, Belgium was without government for a while, and doesn't look like it stopped the country. Budget is , however, one of the big issues. Oh well, we will see...


Thank you! It's a (male) American kestrel, the smallest falcon there is. In the US they hunt with them on invasive bird species in the most American way possible (from a car), you can see videos of it on youtube.

And you will definitely reach the 2 year streak this time! I'm cheering for you!
 

PetiteSheWolf

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EoD (bouncing, like a little hoppity bunny!), Punch Up challenge D10, and Momentum D10 today.
Got my latest pack of groceies for meals to cook, should be fun! It includes some salmon, yuu! But this WE is gonna be /max rest/. I badly need it.

1 year and 188 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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EoD, Punch Up challenge D14 and 15, and Momentum D14 and 15.

Some of these days where I am pulled in many directions, gotta communicate with other organisations, complete reports on the go, etc...
Now, big question : are we still gonna have a government by tomorrow evening ? Ha, the joys of French politics! At least there's drama to watch!
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1 year and 193 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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EoD (chest expansions), Punch Up challenge D16, and Momentum D16.

(weight discussion, in spoilers if that's a trigger for you)
With the psy yesterday, I complained about my weight gain 4 Kg, yes :( Since I started my treatment, between hormon therapy and changes in eating habits to prevent nausea and have enough energy. She remarked that my BMI (23.3) is still really OK so not too worrry too much about it. Hmmm. Guess we'll see in December but if I want to lose weight, guess I should discuss it with the hospital dietetician. Anyhow, other remark is that I didn't need change my clothes, so... Oh well.

See ya tomorrow, sweet bees!

1 year and 194 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Grins to @GentleOx ! Well said.

This morning EoD and Punch up D21. So I did exercise, but really feel poorly (diarhea + nausea since yesterday) so I will give myself a pass for Momentum. Drinking electrolytes, eating rice, and we'll see, but that's really tiring. Sorry, that was my whining moment. Regular program will be back soon.

1 year and 199 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Thank you @Haleth , @astro_lizard and @CODawn ; I drank lots of salty fluids to replenish, and rested. Today I am much better. I think I had already lost a bit too many electrolytes monday, so Tuesday it threw me real down. I'll be careful to drink electrolytes next time.

This morning EoD (scorption twists), Punch up D22 and Momentum D21.

1 year and 200 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10). I like how that's progressing, LOL!
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Time continues to run!
Saturday Sunday today did EoD, punch up! challenges D 25, 26 and 27, and momentum D 24, 25 and 26. Momentum is hard, but that's pushing me.
Participated in the Hive defense with side kicks, palm strikes, jumping jacks, and probably some more I am forgetting, LOL.

Food wise, the recipe + groceries delivery is working quite good to make me eat healthy, so even if my weight doesn't go down, at least I have enough veggies and proteins, I hope!

1 year and 205 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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This morning EoD (leg raises), Punch up challenge D28, and Momentum D 27 - ooof, I can feel my abs!!! Add about 300 punches ups for defending the hive. And bees, we did it! Another year, another efficient defense of our hive against evil monsters! yay, and thanks to the Dareteam for these community moments!

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I will be doing some professional training the next days, so may be a bit silent. Looking forward to it, though!


1 year and 206 consecutive days of exercise (one year 180 days on 02/10).
 

PetiteSheWolf

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Thank you @agc , he was a master indeed. And grins to @wjs , it was really challenging and interesting.

So... To summarize, I managed EoD every day. I finished the Punch Up challenge and have started the new challenge Push Up streak - now D2 (will alternate between forms of push ups). Finished Momentum - not my fave program but now done! And re-started Athena Playbook, because it is a varied one I do enjoy.

1 year and 211 consecutive days of exercise (one year 210 days on 01/11).
 
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