Health and Fitness Goals

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sampa said:

I haven't gotten my feet to the levels of fluidity flexibility I had during November. It's a little by little formula if pushing myself enough to strengthen and watching my intake of food water and sleep.

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Does running help or make it worse?

sampa said:

I put my spiritual timeline that I started in 1996 into a shutterfly book. I've bought materials for scrapbooking, but it's a matter of priorities.

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The physical books take longer. Check out the Project Life app. You can make them digitally and have them put into a book. It's setup in the app. That may be easier to do in your spare time and it's less expensive.

sampa said:

Getting into my video equipment is one of my priorities this year, it's been set aside the last 15 years. Ahh but gardening season is to begin and iid like to start on resume updates and thinking about what my next career chapter will be. 6 more years till I'm retirement eligible, but I foresee working longer and funding international travel. And who knows, the Lord laughs often at my plans and tells me another I never dreamed.

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That sounds like fun. Are you doing general videos or something specific?

I'm looking for a camera now for vlogging. I've taken my time. I needed to understand the platform and what I wanted to share. Not topic wise but how much.

Keep an open mind. Man makes plans but He orders our steps. He may fund your travel in ways you never imagined. I was doing the same. I have to do this and that to fund a label. Then one day He told me how to do it. Just a casual statement I hadn't thought of.

sampa said:

That sounds fascinating! I dream of seeing English gardens and french gardens. I'm interested to see what the Lord hasn't store for you. @bèlla it's great to see you back here and the way the Lord is growing and leading you!!!!!

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Thank you sampa. It's good to see you too. I didn't realize you were back.

I fell in love with France and the English countryside as child. I never imagined I'd live there. But He's full of surprises.

I realized something after my post. I mentioned the east coast a few days ago in my response to @venksta. My daughter suggested the move this week out of the blue in a text. I need to check the date. That's my other favorite place and where we were planning to go before the Lord pointed us elsewhere.

I admitted in the post that I'd given up my dream school and where I wanted to live in deference to His choice. As I wrote the words tears were falling. Not due to sadness but recalling a difficult moment. It didn't dawn on me until I shared it with you that I'd spoken of it recently, was contemplating the same and my daughter mentioned it too all in the same week.

Maybe it isn't a coincidence.

ETA: I checked. It was same day!!! I posted it on Thursday morning at 8:47 AM and she suggested it that evening.

sampa said:

A friend called me today that her husband works for the university and we'll go on sabbatical in Paris. They were supposed to go in 2020 but of course that changed. She said that they are going to buy a house in the countryside. Which is not usual, but they wanted for raising their family. She hasn't been into gardening but she does go too Farmers markets, like today, and I think that's going to be something that will be soothing for her mentally. We had a discussion about the other benefits of gardening.

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That's nice you'll have a blast! The slower pace is good for the psyche. The city is okay. But it isn't a respite. There's too much going on. Getting away is best if you can.

~bella

bèlla said:

Does running help or make it worse?

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I think it's a combination of things. Because I have pushed myself hard at running and had issues while at other times I was able to recover the next day. It's a process. Next year I plan to focus on watersports.

bèlla said:

You can make them digitally and have them put into a book. It's setup in the app

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Yes, but I'm a print gal. Same with calenders. The spiritual timeline I've been working on has evolved over time. I do my best work in print. I may or may not do it. It's a recent idea.

bèlla said:

That sounds like fun. Are you doing general videos or something specific?

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Videos I took in the 90s and early 2000s, editing and putting them into something I can save the memories on. And eventually sharing with family or friends from Army and college days.

bèlla said:

may fund your travel in ways you never imagined. I was doing the same. I

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Yes, the Lord has in the past As far as my return to CF, I said I'd take the year off on 2023 and returned in 2024 and then a break during Lent. This is my first year to take a 6 month break from social media. It's nice.

bèlla said:

admitted in the post that I'd given up my dream school and where I wanted to live in deference to His choice. As I wrote the words tears were falling. Not due to sadness but recalling a difficult moment. It didn't dawn on me until I shared it with you that I'd spoken of it recently, was contemplating the same and my daughter mentioned it too all in the same week.

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Sounds like some tough choices but also exciting. I'm glad you and your daughter are close and making plans to relocate with each other. I'm glad you are obedient and following the Lord's calling. You can't go wrong with following His plans.

sampa said:

I think it's a combination of things. Because I have pushed myself hard at running and had issues while at other times I was able to recover the next day. It's a process. Next year I plan to focus on watersports.

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I prayed for your healing during my quiet time. You've endured a lot and already had challenges. I hope your recovery and restoration is swift and you're able to resume the things you enjoy.

sampa said:

Sounds like some tough choices but also exciting. I'm glad you and your daughter are close and making plans to relocate with each other. I'm glad you are obedient and following the Lord's calling. You can't go wrong with following His plans.

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The matter is settled. It was a wonderful lesson. I asked her where the idea came from and she said it popped in her head out of the blue while she was writing me. It was a confirmation but I didn't realize it at the time.

There's unexpected surprises ahead for us all. If we trust the Lord we'll get there and it won't be too late. Good luck with the garden and all your projects! May the Lord comfort you as you heal and renew your fellowship.

~bella

bèlla said:

Good luck with the garden and all your projects! May the Lord comfort you as you heal and renew yoir fellowship.

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Running out for more seeds, plus bulbs and solar glasses now.

bèlla said:

I prayed for your healing during my quiet time. You've endured a lot and already had challenges. I hope your recovery and restoration is swift and you're able to resume the things you enjoy.

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Thank you! It is my dream and desire to be whole again And my faith disciplines restored.

Finished a walk run 5 k today with my mom. She hasn't done one since 2020 with me. And is interested in doing another. We are thinking about going 4 and 1/2 mi south of here for one as a family trip in June.

Never had 107 hrs till full recovery. Nice weather and want to get myself to full running by June so I can trim time for a workout with a friend that is faster. We have an outdoor workout planned after work.

I'm not a sprinter, but since I've had my set back, since I'm walking and running, I've been learning new ways of working out and building muscle. Speaking of which, building muscle is one of my goals this year. At least one time a week and also more cross training, so I don't overuse muscles running before the half in October.

Ordered supplements through a special lab and begin new 90 day diet protocol my naturopathic doctor set. I have to eat 40% protein, which is going to be a challenge. And basically avoid pasta and sugar like the plague. I know it will all help my recovery with exercise and hopefully help my hands, hair growth and maybe if there's a miracle with the homeopathic remedy, my voice.

Had a tough run on Friday that put me at 5% recovery. Then I did cross training, hiking, sand dunes with @SarahsKnight. I'm sure he's feeling it.

I'm orthotics free and digestion has been getting better. I'll start my 90 day nutrition program this week. I have a test coming up for digestive issues. Treating my voice with homeopathy and speech therapy. Little by little I'm hopeful to get to 4 miles continuous running. Thank you Lord for small victories.

sampa said:

Than I did cross training, hiking, sand dunes with @SarahsKnight. I'm sure he's feeling it.

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Actually not at all. It was strenuous during, yes, but for the rest of the day, I felt quite ... healthy, for lack of a better term. I feel like I leveled up after that exercise, as they would say in RPG's.

I've really hit my stride health wise. Starting the day with inspirational content has made a difference in my mindset and productivity. Watching others with similar goals and commitments is encouraging. I've been on the #thatgirl bandwagon for some time but I've gotten more intentional as the goal looms near. I was smitten with #pilatesprincess immediately and we're subscribing to a streaming service.

Four years ago I decided I wanted a beautiful life and I've been working towards it all along. It's more than health, fitness, or the home of my dreams. It's the all encompassing beautification of my person and lifestyle. It's an incredible blessing to be in that place and do it everyday.

I'm leaning into her. This vision of loveliness I saw long ago that I'm bringing to life like an artist. And I'm having a blast. I've gone deeper on fashion and beauty topics to perfect the look I want and it made me more knowledgeable of my craft.

I've developed a wonderful relationship with my muse. I'm the one I want to dress more than anyone else. It provides a level of satisfaction and fulfillment that's hard to express. And I'm thankful the Lord has given me the opportunity to nurture my creativity and made me well to experience it at the highest levels.

~bella

Fall has arrived and I can feel the difference in the air and my appetite. I'm craving warmer dishes every now and then and looking forward to homemade cocoa with dark or white chocolate. After a lengthy period of rest and relaxation I'm ready to return to the kitchen and my routines.

I went to the farmers market yesterday and it was quiet. The migrants are gone and it feels like it used to. I picked up a box of sweet bell peppers and another with poblanos and green peppers too. Some yellow zucchini, lots of herbs, anaheim and shishito peppers, green onions and green tomatoes, apple cider, concorde grapes and garlic spread but I forgot the leeks. I'll get them Wednesday with the tomatoes and corn and order the potatoes and onions.

So what's for dinner? I don't meal plan per se but I should. ;-)

I have an idea of what I want and keep the things I like on hand and buy the majority in bulk or make it myself. I've always had a chef's pantry and expanded it a few years ago to create a culinary and baking version. Being able to make what I like at a moment's notice makes cooking more enjoyable. When you're well supplied you're less likely to rely on takeout or unhealthy snacks when you want a treat and baking is part of that.

I like making my own bread with sourdough. I have a version for savory items and another for sweet ones which doesn't have the tang and makes the best pizza crust. I'm trying to get back on track and picked up a bread proofer and a cloche (bread pan) last week. I look forward to the familiar scents wafting in the air. There's nothing like it.

We try to move with the year and acknowledge the changes in our meals, attire, decor, activities and aromas. I like to take advantage of the bounty from that period and when it departs we bid adieu and welcome the next.

Fall has its own consciousness as does winter, spring and summer and their energies differ. You can't carry one to the next and our bodies follow a similar rhythm. We must honor the season and nourish the places within and around us as well as the spirit. This is the final period for planting, gathering and preparation and we should ask ourselves the same.

What are we doing this period and how did we fare in the one before? Was the harvest good or not?

I didn't have a scripture for fall until now and I think it's apropos. "But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart." We give thanks to the Lord for His bounty and provision and nurture what awaits.

~bella

I hope this will actually lead to the removal of fluoride in water. But i bet this will not make national headlines

Federal court rules against EPA in lawsuit over fluoride in water