Brighter Than The Moon

This past weekend has been an amazingly stressful one. Robert and I (with little/no help from Blake) had to finish packing the house, shed and back yard. Then, we had to turn around and clean the house - inside the cupboards, fridge, floors swept, everything picked up and looking pretty. It was exhausting work. I ate well and in great quantities because my body needed it - I wolfed down Gluten-Free food at Cheeseburger in Paradise (my new favorite dive) which is something I hardly ever do. However the work will all prove worth it when the sale proceeds eliminate the financial debts and associated stress in my life. Financial stress is definitely a contributing factor toward overall stress, which contributes to decreased overall health. It makes sense that if I eliminate this one massive stress that I'll be able to focus on my health that much more. Also I hate moving house, it's terrible, and will be glad when I'm finished with it.

I've been keeping up with the Plank Challenge and achieved my goal of 1 minute and 45 seconds for today. The planking is getting longer and more challenging, but never so challenging that it can't be completed. What amazes me is how much easier it is becoming as time carries on. 1minute and 45 seconds feels much how 30 seconds used to feel. An entire minute was entirely out of the question in the past. Even when I agreed with a friend to do this challenge I found myself saying that I'd "die" after 30 seconds but would give the challenge a try anyway. Suffice it to say I think having a 15 second incremental goal is something that is both achievable and motivational. I feel good about the achievement and therefore feel motivated to keep going.

I've had a persistent shoulder injury that has been making upper body work painful, if not impossible. During the move this past weekend I found myself in pain quite often from having moved the muscles in my arm the wrong way. Hugs were often too much pressure, and sleeping (even in super comfy Marriott beds) was unbearable that first night. All of that pain presented even after two emergency Chiropractic visits. The Chiropractor assures me that it's all muscular (and adjusts me anyway, which certainly helps) but it has kicked me off of all upper-body exercises for the time being.

There's not too much more to write about other than a perpetual fatigue, aching muscles and swollen everything. If this is part of getting older I think I'm going to try to find my receipt and get a refund...falling apart is too much maintenance and way too much work!