Work in Progress

I did go to the doctor and she didn't have much to tell me.  I know I have a lot of stress and anxiety in my life, so I am assuming that is why I have been feeling crappy lately.  My EKG did come back normal, so that is good to hear.  I have been trying to eat healthier and I think that is helping me feel better.  I focus on eating a lot more vegetables and fruit and less meat and processed foods.  I feel good about that and it is also hopefully helping me lose some weight. 

I've gotten back into running again.  I'm only doing two miles a day, so it isn't a lot.  I am gradually trying to run a little farther each day, but I am not in any rush.  I am trying to just enjoy being able to exercise and get back into being more physical.  I find that I like running because I just zone out and let my mind rest.  It is my time to focus just on me and my body and not thinking about a million other things I need to do.  I try to listen to music to boost my mood.  Sometimes I just like the quiet from being alone and focused.

I bought some new vitamins and they are horrible.  I like the chewable kind because I tend to choke on the other kind.  I bought some chewables that are natural since I don't want artificial sweeteners and fillers, etc.  I had no idea how horrible they taste.  They were on sale buy one, get one free.  I could hardly even manage to eat one.  It just was a very unpleasant experience!  I just don't think I can eat them!  I think I will try to find some kind to just swallow but that are smaller or maybe i can cut them in half.  How annoying and frustrating this is!  I just want to take some vitamins, that should not be so difficult.

I am trying to get more sleep, too.  I typically don't get enough sleep and it isn't beneficial to my mood.  I read that being sleep deprived for too long increases stress levels and does all sorts of bad things to your health.  For a few days in a row I got 8 hours of sleep and I couldn't believe how much better I felt.  So, I am definitely trying to make getting enough sleep a priority in my life.  I think it will help me be more successful on all the other things I am working on improving.  Hopefully my children will cooperate and allow me to get the sleep I need!