Another Hardly kind of day. It is so easy to slip back into caretaker mode and forgot to care for myself. I did get up early to take a walk but man that was hard. If my husband would have ignored his alarm, I would have as well. After I journaled and read (a daily spiritual practice for me) I did crawl back into bed for a nap, just a quick 30 minute nap at 7:00am. lol.

I did drink my 25 ounces and now working on my 2nd bottle at 3:00pm in the afternoon.

I took my probiotic when I woke. This feels like a habit that is developing.

I have not touched any weights today. I think I will try push ups again and hoping my body does not rebel. I will stick with modified even though I can do a real one, my shoulder says, “KNOCK it off!!”. I think I will just do 2 so perhaps by the day I will have like 20 total which is better than zero. Hoping my shoulder cooperates.

I have not food journaled thus far which then makes it easier to go back for a 2nd sugar cookie or a few Nerds gummy clusters. I am usually like ,”oh, it is probably fine”. But when I actually pause and journal I can see that I am spiking my blood sugar by consuming more than I should and consuming stuff that is not the best for me. So it is evident that there is work to do but it would not be called a challenge if it was already automatic or easy.

By this time in the day (3:00pm,) I like to have already given myself a few minutes to read a book of my liking and to have meditated twice (two quick 10 minutes sessions). Reading is my fav hobby so I try to make sure I do it daily. I also love to be still and silent by meditating/centering prayer/contemplative prayer/chilling in a comfy chair alone in my fav chair with my eyes closed. So this practice of writing about this challenge is helping me to see that I have not cared for myself as well as I would have liked. It is important to care for our own souls so that we can better care for others. I know I am far more happy and patient and kind when my cup is full vs. empty. I am excited that I am writing right now because this is an act of soul care for because it is so very cathartic even if not one other soul reads it.