Saturday, 29 March Wins: 159 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 5,457/6,440
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0830 - splitting headache
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

10m march steps non-stop

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
==mm== 1000 Calf Raises 29
Momentum 11
Unbound r2 11
Express Tone 21

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I took it easy because of a headache
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Low energy and I woke up with a terrible headache at 0630. I messaged my fencing group and I went back to sleep. I managed to do some puttering around, including putting a few more things away and doing and folding almost all the laundry.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Maegaranthelas @Mamatigerj

The craft room has been a trial. We finished putting together the new cupboard a month ago and I have been very, very slowly rehoming things into it. It is a little overwhelming, so I am making a point of trying to put 1 thing away every day during the weekend. Usually, it ends up being more than one thing, but it is helping with making me work the task without letting the enormity of it overwhelming me.
 
Sunday, 30 March Wins: 160 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 6,332/6,250
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0630
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

P Just Ride - Advanced Beginner Ride guided program - 30m time goal
P (Camila) - 5m Cool Down Ride
P (Bradley) - 5 min Lady Gaga Post-Ride Stretch

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
==mm== 1000 Calf Raises 29
Momentum 11
Unbound r2 11
Express Tone 21

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got a bunch of cleaning done, all the meal prep, and I cooked dinner.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

My energy was almost back to normal. I tricked myself into a halfway decent workout by telling myself that I could watch my show on the bike. I am planning on getting back to Momentum et al. tomorrow. I just had to recover from both the weird time shift last week and the monthly inconvenience.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
I think I should probably invest a little time in removing stuff from my crafts room that don't actually belong or have a purpose anymore.
Then I could try to organise some of the other stuff that floating about and only have fabric strewn around in boxes, instead of everything.
Actually making it through my WiP pile would also help because half-finished projects take up a lot of space :chuckle:
 
Monday, 31 March Wins: 161 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 7,589/6,260
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:x: First Thing Water ==mm==
:v: Morning Foot stretches :dance:
:x: Cold foot roller

Work: P (Matty) - 20m Broadway Walk - So this was a little different. I learned that I can use the tread workouts as outdoor workouts. It'll just ask me the distance when it's all over and I can't do anything about the incline shifts.

P (Sam) - 30m Power Zone Endurance Pop Ride (w/ 11m Warm Up built in) - owww, my body is not accustomed to the bike seat anymore.
P (Christine) - 5m Cool Down Ride
P (Alex) - 5 min Post-Ride Stretch
Express Tone 21 lvl 3
==mm== 1000 Calf Raises 29

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 11
Unbound r2 11

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I was so productive today that I almost cleared out my work to do list.
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:?: Evening Foot stretches

Okay, so it wasn't Momentum. But, it was the workout I needed. I gotta stop being so jumping-jack shy!! If I don't have DOMs in my legs tomorrow, I am going to do it! I can do jumping jacks, by golly, and I will!! :tude:

On the topic of craft rooms, @Maegaranthelas, I am also trying to purge as I go. I haven't thrown much out so far, but I am counting it just the same as if I had rehomed something. Because every little bit counts. And I am currently hiding from my WIPs. I have more than a few and I am currently taking a break from my WIP clean up, because that is pretty much all I worked on last year. I am currently cross-stitching a fairy (new project that I started this month) and it doesn't look like much yet.

20250321_070252 (1).jpg Erebus, trying to help stitch

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
I have recently been very tempted to get into cross stitch... One day I will give in to that temptation xD

I decided to take a few days to try and make a new trousers pattern. I found out I messed up my old one somehow (after having cut the fabric already, of course) and if I am being truly honest, that one only fit due to my massive pockets. So I am attempting a proper pattern and trying not to get sad from the mock-up stage where everything looks horrible :')

Erebus is so helpful!
 
I thoroughly enjoy cross stitch. It's very relaxing to me and it's one of the things I can sit and do for hours, even when I have a migraine. Doing the top detail work that I have WIPs for, that is harder somehow. But cross stitch really just feels like paint by numbers with thread.

I also like needlepoint but it's harder to find patterns for that.

Here's my current project so far:
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It's a Dimensions kit called Wind Moon Fairy. I've found my way from center to the left edge, which is weirdly enough, how I start most my projects. So yeah right now it's a fairy's butt on a bit of crescent moon and part of her wing. (The wings are translucent and mostly top stitch work.)

Maegaranthelas said:
I found out I messed up my old one somehow (after having cut the fabric already, of course)
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Oh no! 😢 That's why I always get freaked out when cutting out backings for stockings. Because I'm convinced that I measured and traced wrong, no matter how many times I check. Also why my SCA garb is all a little oversized. I hope your pattern goes well!! :sendinglove:


Maegaranthelas said:
Erebus is so helpful!
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He's learning from the best! Orion is usually my lap kitty when I stitch on the couch. Currently working with Erebus on soft paws when he's trying to help. Usually on the pull through on the bottom before I pass back up for the next stitch, so the fabric isn't in too much danger, but it still makes my heart drop every time.
 
I am loving the fairy butt already, this piece is going to be magical :chuckle:

I made some more progress on the patterning and made yet more adjustments to my paper pattern.
Hopefully this will end up with a reasonably well-fitting mock-up tomorrow :phew:
It should now be slightly too wide in places, but that's much easier to work with than simply not having enough space for my hips to exist xD
I currently have a lot of patterns that almost fit, so I feel you on having a collection 'eh garb' xD

Oh my goodness, that is so precious though!
 
@Maegaranthelas ✨🧚‍♀️✨ I'll make sure to share some progress updates! 🤞for your pattern!! 🐈‍⬛ Erebus is oodles of cuteness and menace-ness all in one tiny package.

Tuesday, 1 April Wins: 162 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 5,123/6,530
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:x: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Work: 10m walk with M - I convinced him to go with me on a couple of laps around the building after lunch.

Wall Push-ups 1
==mm== 1000 Calf Raises 30

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 22
Momentum 11
Unbound r2 11

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I survived.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Not a great day. I woke up with an inkling of a headache and it just managed to evolve into a migraine and take over my day. I did manage some stuff today and I learned that suffering from migraines at the change of season is a thing and not something that I just theorized. Not to mention, super windy all day and there was a drop of 11°F since yesterday, so I am pretty sure that barometrics had something to do with it as well.

And Erebus managed to knock over my computer tower by jumping off of it. At least it was into my leg and not straight onto the floor. I pretty sure he damaged one of the DPI port as the monitor now only works in the second port. I'm going to have to take a look at that later.

So, I am just going to keep on carrying on. And go curl up on the couch with some cross stitch before I go to bed.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Wednesday, 2 April Wins: 163 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 2,249/6,390
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430 - and I stayed up
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Wall Push-ups 2
20 squats

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 22
Momentum 11
Unbound r2 11
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Need to pick new calf thing to do

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I took a rest day.
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Alright, now that it is almost bedtime, I think that my migraine is on the brink of breaking. So, hopefully some sleep will knock it the rest of the way out. I took the day off and spent it stitching and playing a little Planet Crafter.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Maegaranthelas :lovelots:Thank you!!! :imp: Fairy butt. She still doesn't have more than a butt, though I've almost finished the section that's her wing.

Thursday, 3 April Wins: 164 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 8,070/5,570
:x: 10m of writing - I am going to plan to do some work on Saturday. I want to write. I just need to toss out my draft and start anew. I don't like the direction and I need to be not afraid to completely start over.

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Work: 16m walk after lunch with M

Cardio Warmup
EoD - 10 jump squats
Momentum 11 lvl 3
Wall Push-ups 3
Unbound r2 11

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 22
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick - maybe tomorrow I'll do Epic Five 13, it's got both squats and calf raises.

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I am feeling better!!!
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I am feeling a lot better today. And look, I did all the jumping jacks! Hah! Going to keep on hydrating and spend some time playing games with M tonight.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Friday, 4 April Wins: 165 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 5,621/5,820
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0600
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Wall Push-ups 4

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 12
Unbound r2 12
Express Tone 22
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick - maybe tomorrow I'll do Epic Five 13, it's got both squats and calf raises.

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I did a lot of stitching
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Okay, not a full migraine, but I had a very persistent headache that just wouldn't stop. I even fell asleep on the couch before I could do Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings and Calves. Whatever, I did Wall Push-ups and I took care of myself and the laundry the rest of the day. It's fine and it counts. I am just in a season of headache right now. I know that it will pass and I'll get right back into everything when it does.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Saturday, 5 April Wins: 166 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 7,398/5,800
:v: 10m of writing - I got the software I want to try and I started building stuff in it. I'm counting it as progress.

First Things:
0600
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

1.5 hours of fencing - We did a lot of good close work today. It was exactly what I needed.
Wall Push-ups 5 - I actually felt this in my arms today, so guess I did get a good workout at practice today!

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 12
Unbound r2 12
Express Tone 22
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick - maybe tomorrow I'll do Epic Five 13, it's got both squats and calf raises.

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got the new router installed and all the important things updated to the new settings.
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Okay, I am feeling a lot better today. I got some chores done and actually went to practice, so yay! I also bit the bullet and got the software I wanted to try and I started building some stuff in it. I'll get into it a little deeper tomorrow, if not tonight. I am excited to use this tool to help me keep track of things, like the rules of my magic and what is the name of that bad family?

And then M and I were trying to play games and the internet kept rubberbanding us and we looked at our router, realized that it was 5+ years old and that the firm ware hadn't been updated in 5 years and decided that it was time to upgrade. Especially since it had been giving us problems all week. So yay, fixed the internet problem.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Sunday, 6 April Wins: 167 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 5,002/5,960
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0630
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Dance Party (not in my kitchen, but with feet tired from the kitchen) Workout
Wall Push-ups 6

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 12
Unbound r2 12
Express Tone 22
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I did all the meal prep.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

So much meal prep today. My feet are tired from all the time in the kitchen. But, we now have all the lunches, breakfasts, and two nights of dinners prepped for the work week. So, I did what I could. I am going to try to get back in the rhythm tomorrow. And I can see that I won't be doing both Momentum and Everest tomorrow (That will definitely be too many climbers), but I am finishing Everest this month.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Monday, 7 April Wins: 168 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 11,359/5,870
:v: 10m of writing - I HAD AN IDEA and I actually wrote it down!!! And then I typed it up and it grew more. And now I have questions written down to expand it further. O.o This is not what I expected today. I also learned about "discovery writers" and I am learning how to use my writing tool as one. I am just going to go with the flow. I want to write. I want to start this project so bad, but I've got to go to bed.

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Work:
19:38 walk with M
28:21 walk including
>> P (Marcel) - 20m Imagine Dragons Walk
>> P (Jermaine) - 5m Cool Down Walk - M joined me about 2 minutes in and we walked around the building two more times

Quick Warmup
EoD - 20 split lunges
Momentum 12 lvl 3
Express Tone 22 lvl 3 - 8lb - modified lunges to split lunges - Gee, would I like some lunges with my lunges?
Wall Push-ups 7
Unbound r2 12

AND completed The Walk - Episode 17 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I had a really good idea!
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

All the rabbit holes today, but somehow, everything got done. I did grant myself a treat of white cheddar rice cakes for getting the self-assessment for work and the exchequer report done today. I definitely feel like I earned it. :carbs: Okay, time for me to go to bed. Well, sit my butt down on the floor, do my foot stretches, then go to bed. And keep dreaming about this world. This might be the story. If I treat it right, I think that I can make something special.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Tuesday, 8 April Wins: 169 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 4,469/6,420
:v: 10m of writing - plotting more like, but not really. Just thinking about things and scribbling more things down.

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:v: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Wall Push-ups 8
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I had a productive Shire meeting.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I was not feeling very good this day. My feet hurt. My butt hurt. And my tummy is unsettled. Plus, we had a shire meeting scheduled during workout/dinner time, so I did GQHS while getting ready for bed.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Wednesday, 9 April Wins: 170 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 6,336/6,230
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:v: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Work: ~20m walk with M (he joined me about 5m in)

Wall Push-ups 8 & 9

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I have a theory about why I don't feel good now.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I went home early today, bloated and with a terrible stomachache. It was like how I felt yesterday, only worse. And I think I have a theory. This week's meal prep included gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn, and quinoa. Before now, I have not eaten quinoa at all. And after some research into my symptoms vs. the benefits of quinoa, I definitely am okay with swearing it off. I never want to feel like that again. (BTW, I am feeling a lot better right now than I was 6 hours ago.) I also think that I am resigning myself to asking my doc tomorrow about allergy testing for foods. I am getting tired of the minefield.

For now, I am aiming to get to bed here soon and hopefully get a decent night of sleep for once this week.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Maegaranthelas said:
Oh no, an unexpected allergen appeared! That's so unfair!
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My thoughts exactly. The symptoms were aligning with it being an allergic reaction, according to the internet, so I'm going to get doc's opinon. I'm bummed because that pasta tasted pretty good and held up well for meal prep.
 
Thursday, 10 April Wins: 171 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 5,740/6,240
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Seated Calves

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 10
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I survived the day
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

On this day, I was still not feeling well. I made it through work and the potluck. But I was still very bloated and feeling nauseous. Talked to doc and now I have a consult for the allergist. She was shocked that I had never been allergy tested before, especially since both my siblings had been. So, I guess I'll see what comes out of that.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Friday, 11 April Wins: 172 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 7,225/6,190
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0500
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

P (Hannah F) - 5m Warm Up Ride
P (Sam) - 20m Low Impact Ride
P (Alex) - 5m Post-Ride Stretch

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 10
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I tried making a new recipe and it went well.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

On this day, I felt a little better. I saw the ab work on Momentum and my core region is still not feeling good, so I thought I would try riding my bike. Uhh, yeah, I survived, but I am definitely not all the way better.

In other news, I tried some frozen veggie skillet brussel sprouts that have been in the freezer in a while. And I tried cooking some pilaf, sans orzo, and it went great! It is so tasty. I am currently obsessed with it. No brussel sprouts in the pic 'cause I ate them all while I waited for the rice to have its rest time.

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:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Saturday, 12 April Wins: 173 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 5,587/6,300
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0500
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Walker
Wall Push-ups 10
Walk it Off lvl 3
Wall Push-ups 11 & 12

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I tried more new food.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Today's food experiments consist of an oatmeal bake for breakfast prep. Very tasty and I am looking forward to enjoying it throughout the week. I also have some beef for beef and noodles that turned out okay. Nothing spectacular, but decent. While I was putting things into the crockpot, I turned around for a moment and then I saw Apollo inspecting my work.

Overall, I am feeling a little better. I still wasn't feeling up to core work, but I at least got caught up on Wall Push-ups. I'm hoping to try for core work tomorrow.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Sunday, 13 April Wins: 174 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 2,249/6,230
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0600
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Momentum 13 1 set - and that was a no, but at least I tried. The moves are easy, but my core is still just so messed up right now.
Fine, I give... Recovery 1
Wall Push-ups 13 10 wall pushups - ugh, I feel so weak

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I tried to relax today.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Well, I slept terribly last night and I am sure that messed with my recovery. I am on my way to bed now. And I am accepting that I am a little messed up right now. My tummy is still really tender. But, it is now externally feeling more like my midsection was before last week. Uhh, more squish and less hard. So, that's something. I'll just keep on being as kind to myself as I can tomorrow (may be a light walk), but I am having field work on Tuesday and it is going to be a whole day affair on my feet. Hopefully it'll go better than I am expecting.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Mamatigerj @Maegaranthelas & and everyone who sent hugs - :lovelots:Thank you darlings.

Monday, 14 April Wins: 175 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 2,647/5,440
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0715
:x: First Thing Water ==mm== - uh no, I accidently ate breakfast first
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Recovery 2

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13 - If I feel better tomorrow, I am going to try for this
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I went to the doctor...
:x: Some ball foot rolling - I need to find this
:x: Evening Foot stretches

... and I got in trouble. Because there wasn't something in my notes that I honestly can't remember telling my PCP or not. So, I'll be in trouble again when I see her in 3 weeks and I'm probably getting referred to the GI specialist. :sus: So yeah, public service announcment (aka, what Syrius learned today), if your sh*t ain't right for a long time, tell your doctor.

Okay, here's the story. After I said goodnight to ya'll, my tummy wasn't feeling quite right, so I went and sat on the couch and drank some more ginger ale. Ended up with nasty abdomen discomfort again and it kept me from falling asleep until SUPER late. So, I called out today and took myself to the open clinic hours at my doctor's office. ~3 hours, 2 prescriptions, 1 x-ray session, and a well-deserved lecture from the NP later and I was done there. Oh, and I'm going to be getting a call about a CT scan. Just awesome.

Love how I am now taking 3 medications with drowsiness side effects. I am not loving that, but it doesn't seem to be affecting me currently.

Anyway, I guess I'll just have to see what happens. As for tomorrow, thankfully M and I have the same job and he has graciously agreed to help me out. I love him so much, he is an awesome human.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Tuesday, 15 April Wins: 176 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 6,357/4,890
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Recovery 3

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I made it through the day
:x: Some ball foot rolling - I need to find this
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Yup, it was a day. M helped me out immensely and I was able to stay indoors and seated, where I could manage my symptoms better. Medicine has reduced the intensity, just got to see how it plays out.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Wednesday, 16 April Wins: 177 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 6,200/5,040
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0430
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

At work: Strive lvl 1 - very slowly
Recovery 4

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I took care of myself.
:x: Some ball foot rolling - I need to find this
:x: Evening Foot stretches

The part of me that felt a lot better wanted a walk, but I knew that I would be overdoing it, so I settled on Strive - which proved that my not going for walk was the right choice. Feeling a bit better this day, so maybe things are looking up.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Thursday, 17 April Wins: 178 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 5,901/5,280
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0530
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Spotlight lvl 3 at speed and with EC
Recovery 4

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I only pushed a little today.
:x: Some ball foot rolling - I need to find this
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Spotlight was just right. It felt a little too much at the end, but now that I've sat back for a moment, it was just right. Ugh, I am not enjoying this weakness, but I am on the way to some new answers, so maybe it is a blessing in disguise. I'm going to keep looking for silver linings.

Oh, and an update on my fairy:

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I'm going to try for wall push-ups here soon. I don't want to let the others down.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Mamatigerj :lovelots: Thank you! I've been trying to not beat myself up over it.

Friday, 18 April Wins: 179 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 5,980/5,410
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0600
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves while brushing my teeth

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got done what needed to be done.
:x: Some ball foot rolling - I found it. Erebus stole it again.
:x: Evening Foot stretches

On this day, I had a whirlwind morning of getting ready to go to my mom's house, getting a little bit of cleaning done, and lots of car time.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Saturday, 19 April Wins: 180 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 5,215/5,530
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0600 - and I napped in the car for at least an hour on the way home, so I definitely sabotaged going to bed on time.
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

I helped my brother move. I moved some mostly light boxes and did a good deal of walking, so this was my workout today.
And I stayed up way too late, so I did 200 march steps after 1am (the start of The Hunt in my time zone)

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I helped and I didn't hurt myself.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Like I said, I helped my brother move to his first apartment. It is a tiny place, but just the right size for one person. I am very excited for this new part of his life.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Sunday, 20 April Wins: 181 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 4,756/5,500
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0800
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

600 march steps, making it to the Factory in The Hunt

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I finished all the important chores
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Whelp, I meant to try some other things today, but the day disappeared on me a little. But that's okay! I got to the Factory, I made food, and I got all the bedding washed and dried and reassembled onto the bed. Ta. Da. :yas:

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Monday, 21 April Wins: 182 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 10,748/5,360
:v: 10m of writing

First Things:
0445
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

33:42 morning low key, listening to The Walk audio logs backlog
14:37 afternoon hot walk, audiobook walk

The Walk Episode 18 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Wall Push-ups 13 - TOMORROW. I can do this 😤
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> Still need to pick

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I had fun painting scrolls
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I had scribal on this night, so I didn't get any time to work out in the evening other than to march in place to finish up The Walk after I got home and finished eating my dinner. And then I shut down my computer before putting out this log. 😅

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Tuesday, 22 April Wins: 183 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 11,494/5,900
:v: 10m of writing - 2 days in a row!

First Things:
0445
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

22:48 morning walk including P (Jermaine) - 20m Earth Day Walk
800 march steps back from the Factory
14:53 afternoon hot walk including P (Jon) - 10m Post Meal Walk
500 march steps out to the Forest

Wall Push-ups 14
Wall Push-ups 13

The Walk Challenge 6 100%

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Momentum 13
Express Tone 23
Unbound r2 13
==mm== <Calf raise placeholder> I plan on picking and starting this tomorrow

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I am definitely feeling better.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I was very productive today and I am looking forward to finishing a long carrying on training tomorrow. I've been working on it for weeks, but I am nearly done.

I have been happy with how much I've been walking so far this week. And I've been drinking many fluids, so I am pretty sure that I am keeping myself well hydrated. I am getting better at putting on the sunscreen for my walks, so that is also an improvement.

On a side note: Read this guide this evening and it made me feel like I'm actually doing okay. Sure, I'm not doing awesome, but I had some problems. I am still showing up and I am still doing what needs to be done. I am not quite back into my regular evening activities, but that's because the past two evenings have been weird. I am still here and showing up and doing things and that is perfect. Tomorrow, I'll get home at a normal time and I'll suit up and show up again, whether I am feeling up to it or not (not sick wise, just the jitters about core work after the events of last week) and it will be okay.

Okay, sleepy time for me. :zzz: LOL, I was so sleepy I didn't press post!

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Wednesday, 23 April Wins: 184 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 7,512/7,020
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0445
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

23:15 morning walk including P (Olivia) - 20m 90s Walk

Momentum 13 lvl 3
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - Seated Calves - I'll probably be mixing it up here for a while
Unbound r2 13
Wall Push-ups 16
Wall Push-ups 15

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 23

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I beat the migraine.
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

It was a decent day today. I got some good stuff done at work. I detected the start of a migraine this morning, a couple of hours after my walk, and I decided to take medicine earlier than I usually do. Between that and taking it easy at my desk, I managed to skate the leading edge of the migraine. My head hurt some, but it wasn't full blown. Then I decided to do the workout anyway because it's a low key day in Momentum, and you know what? My migraine went away completely. I don't know how or why, but I am thankful.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Thursday, 24 April Wins: 185 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 8,502/7,120
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0500
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Quick Warmup
Walking to Mordor
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - Super Calves lvl 3
Foot stretches

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 23
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
Wall Push-ups 17

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I was productive even though I didn't feel great.
:v: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

Light, persistent headache all day that just wouldn't disappear. Thankfully, it was a quiet day.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Friday, 25 April Wins: 186 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 6,127/7,400
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0600
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves while brushing my teeth

Shelved for today:
Everest 22
Express Tone 23
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
Wall Push-ups 17
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - xxx

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I got my journal ready for next week early.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I got a lot of cleaning done today.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Saturday, 26 April Wins: 187 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 3,274/7,280
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0700
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Locked In lvl 3
Storm Princess lvl 1

Shelved for today:
Everest 22 - No. Just no. I haven't worked on it all month. I am resetting this.
Express Tone 23
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
Wall Push-ups 17
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - xxx

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I've done these really late, so I'm not going to do anything else. But that's partly because I started the day with a really bad headache. At least I'm feeling better now.

Hopefully, I'll get caught up on everyone's logs soon. I haven't had the spoons lately, but I am starting to feel a lot better.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Mamatigerj Aww, thanks Mamat! :hheart: :tuzki-love:

Sunday, 27 April Wins: 188 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 5,274/6,480
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0630
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

Voyager lvl 3 - adorable little workout. Just perfect for today.
Wall Push-ups 17

Shelved for today:
Express Tone 23
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - xxx

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I made it through and got all the meal prep done.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I'm a little bummed that D&D got cancelled today, but otherwise, it was an okay day. I kept it low impact today for monthly inconvenience reasons, but I'll be stepping up tomorrow with a work walk or two (evening will probably be light or stretching) and hopefully back in the swing on Tuesday, depending on how I feel after field work.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Monday, 28 April Wins: 189 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 9,933/6,240
:x: 10m of writing

First Things:
0500
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

31:53 morning walk including P (Matty) - 30m Summer Celebration Walk ... Yeah, I'm a little early for summer, but the playlist was excellent
20:11 afternoon hot walk including P (Matty) - 15m Broadway Walk ... And I've done this walk like 3 times, but it's so good too!

Shelved for today:
Wall Push-ups 18
Express Tone 23
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - xxx

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I had great walking motivation - 🎶 Walking makes me feel good 🎶
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I had a fun time at arrow making class. We didn't come out with arrows, but we did discuss the game plan for making arrows and got to practice the thread binding.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Tuesday, 29 April Wins: 190 days
:x: Journal
Steps: 10,402/6,610
:v: 10m of writing

First Things:
0440
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

1.5hrs of mostly consistent walking (aka field work)
Wall Push-ups 18
Wall Push-ups 19

The Walk Episode 19 100%

Express Tone 23 - lvl 3 - 5lbs

Shelved for today:
Momentum 14
Unbound r2 14
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - xxx

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I was productive.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

I had a good day. I got everything done and I handled a situation well.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Wednesday, 30 April Wins: 191 days
:v: Journal
Steps: 6,709/7,370
:v: 10m of writing

First Things:
0500
:v: First Thing Water ==mm==
:x: Morning Foot stretches
:x: Cold foot roller

14:52 walk with M (he lasted 2/3rds then went inside)

Quick Warmup
EoD - 30 side leg raises
Wall Push-ups 20
Momentum 14 lvl 2 - I had to stop at lvl 2, the power squats got me
Express Tone 24 - lol, more side leg raises
Unbound r2 14
==mm== Calf maintenance/foot health - Seated Calves

Shelved for today:
Nada!!! :twirl:

Last Things:
==mm== Counting Victories - I did some things that I had been procrastinating from doing.
:x: Some ball foot rolling
:x: Evening Foot stretches

It was weird day, but ended up being pleasantly productive.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
Okay, looks like I went dark on ya'll for a little. I am okay, just needed some quiet time. :tuzki-love:

Thursday, 1 May Wins: 192 days
Steps: 9,891/7,310
26:41 morning walk - with K
20:36 afternoon walk - including P (Jermaine) - 15m 90s Walk

Friday, 2 May Wins: 193 days
Steps: 5,700/7,570
Quick Warmup
Momentum 15 lvl 3
Express Tone 25 lvl 3 - 5 lbs
Unbound r2 15

Saturday, 3 May Wins: 194 days
Steps: 2,926/7,390
Walker - 7 sets

Sunday, 4 May Wins: 195 days
Steps: 3,887/6,500
P (Olivia) - 5m Warm Up Ride
P (Christine) - 30m Mamma Mia Ride - almost a PR on output for a 30m ride
P (Ally) - 5m Cool Down Ride
P (Denis) - 5m Post-Ride Stretch

Monday, 5 May Wins: 196 days
Steps: 6,032/5,980
Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, & Calves

Alright, during my absence...
> Podiatrist follow up, that was supposed to be today, got rescheduled to 8/2 because my podiatrist left the practice a month or so ago and nobody rescheduled my appointment. My appointment, which is supposed to be a follow up for last year's plantar fasciitis which I have had NO problems with, even though I have totally fallen off on my stretches. Yeah, that appointment is now a new patient appointment with the new doctor. Which is just crazy to me. I don't have a problem anymore. Whatever. I'll go and I'll see what he says and maybe I'll ask for some ankle strengthening advice.
> Mom had surgery. She's now in recovery and is doing great.
> And Erebus tried to smell my paints tonight while I was working on scrolls in my craft room (which is still far from being fully put away)
> Oh and abdominal pain is completely gone. I am back to normal.

Today was a decent day, other than being stuck at my desk for most of it, and I spent the evening watching Netflix and painting. It was just the relaxing evening that I needed. Now, I've got to go finish this crossover event and go to bed. And stretch, of course.

Love you all! :morelove:

PS, I'll get caught up on reading all of you real soon. :sendinglove:
 
Tuesday, 6 May Wins: 197 days
Steps: 7,581/5,990
Work walk: 23:04 morning walk including P (Matty) - 20m Power Walk
Main workout:
Hard Reset Cardio 1
>> P (Camila) - 5m Warm Up Ride
>> P (Camila) - 20m Disney Ride
>> P (Sam) - 5m Cool Down Ride
>> P (Cody) - 5m Post Ride Stretch
EoD - 30s Superman hold

I am not quitting Wall Push-ups, Momentum, Express Tone, and Unbound r2. I just really needed to shake it up. sigh. To be totally honest, I looked at Momentum and I knew that I would half-heartedly do it today. I needed some serious cardio, no, I've been craving some serious cardio. And while I know that continuing to flop between programs is not the answer, I know this is what I need right now. I'll interwork them somehow. And I had planned to do Express Tone in addition to the ride, but my legs can't take the thrusters right now. That bike ride was half out of the saddle and my legs are already talking. I intend to do Wall Push-ups, and I'll edit add them in when I do.

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
@Mamatigerj You are absolutely right. I am going to call it keeping the body guessing from now on!! :imp::tuzki-love: I think I'm too hard on myself sometimes.

Wednesday, 7 May Wins: 198 days
Steps: 7,134/6,310
Work walk: No, I had a morning meeting, then it was weirdly rainy, and then next thing I knew, it was time to go to the doctor. But it's okay, I got to stand out in the rain for a solid 5 minutes.
Main workout:
Hard Reset Cardio 2 - I did the circuit today
Wall Push-ups 21

In the rotation:
Wall Push-ups | Momentum | Express Tone | Unbound r2 | Hard Reset Cardio <--- This is so that I don't have to go searching for my list of actives when I do something that I haven't done in a while

I have decided that I like this form of reporting. I am still doing morning water and I am reflecting in my journal, so I am still counting victories.

Doctor today - Allergist. OMG, finally. I have been wanting to do this for years because I have been taking allergy medicine for general allergy symptoms for years and I am finally finding out what they are. And and and, this is the part that I am extra excited about, he is going to help me deduce if the gluten problem is an allergy, celiac, or if it is just an intolerance. Because this is a thing that I should know. But we have to do the general allergy testing in two separate panels in two sessions... so I am going to be congested and miserable for about two weeks. At least he said that I could still use the flonase, which does help with the congestion. So, I am expecting that I might not feel up to a lot during this time period and I am accepting that it is okay. I'll just do what I can and come out the other side with answers. Real answers for the first time in a while.

I've started the slow work of catching up on logs. It is a slow process and I feel bad that I missed so much. (Again, applying pressure to myself that I don't need to.)

:sendinglove: Keep on being awesome and I'll catch you next time!
 
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