Body
Going to an acupuncturist on a somewhat regular basis [I just switched from weekly to bi-monthly.] has made me more aware of my body and its functions. She asks me all these questions every time, and it surprised me at first how little attention I actually paid to my body. I’ve tried to take notice now, and it pays off because at each session, we can address the issues.
On another body-related note, I quit the gym yesterday. I was paying a monthly fee for facilities I was not using. It’s already the middle of the year, and I’m doing a very poor job on the resolution to get fit. I’m spending more time and money on partying and not enough on what’s important. So late last night, I signed up for The Bar Method. The first month of unlimited classes is $100, so I will see how that goes. Subsequently, it becomes much more expensive… The first class this morning was WAY too early [6am!] and has left me ridiculously sore. It was a good way to wake up the body though, and I am already signed up for tomorrow morning and mornings the rest of the week. Gotta make the most of the $100, I guess.
With the recommended 3-5 times weekly, I will have buns and thighs of steel! Unfortunately, unlike their other location and another studio with similar classes, they are not open on weekends. After the initial month, I may give the other studio a try to see if I like that one.
Immediate goals for the month [that seem to be the goals for the entire year]: study, work out, save $
Photo was taken on a hike I went on this weekend. I really love how I was able to capture the bee drinking water. Do you see its tongue!?
The photo below is of the ocean from the end of the trail.
I’ve been going to an acupuncturist for the last month or so. At the latest session, she suggested that I cut dairy from my diet for awhile to see how things went. I was seriously devastated. Could it be? Was I, after all these years, a lactard? I really didn’t want to believe it. I don’t even get any of the symptoms. Some people I know have major pooping issues upon consumption of even the tiniest amount. I don’t have that problem!
Despite the fact that I don’t even consume a lot of dairy products, there are still essentials. For one, butter. What? Give up butter? CRAZY! Then, there’s also ice cream. I don’t even eat a lot of it! Or how about bleu cheese? There’s milk in milk chocolate! Where do I draw the line? Is it okay if it’s processed? Or is dairy just BAD for me?
I know there’s Lactaid for the lactose intolerant, but I’m skeptical on whether or not that will help if I’m still eating dairy. It will get rid of symptoms that I don’t even have… And apparently it’s dairy that’s screwing up with my inner organs, so I’m giving it a shot anyway. This seriously kills.
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