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100 Days

 

 

Let me start by saying this is in no way to get attention. Most people know I do NOT point what ails me often at all and find it rather annoying when people feel the need to bring it up EVERY SINGLE DAY (often to prove how “strong” they are).  That being said, here is the list of stuff I suffer with:

 

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome complete with weight problems, hair issues and often painful cysts on my ovaries)

Fibromyalgia

Spinal stenosis

Degenerative disc disease

Dislocated bones in both feet along with neuromas and ganglion cysts in both feet as well

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

PACs (Premature atrial contractions)

Diverticulitis

Fibrocystic breast disease (not really a disease, just often referred to that way)

Arthritis and bone spurs all over

And let's throw some anxiety in there just for fun

 

All this is to say that I have often (SO OFTEN) used these things as an excuse - an excuse to eat things that are bad for me - as excuse not to do as much exercise as I should.  I combine these things with events in my life and I use that combination to justify my poor habits.  Honestly, I don't see an end to that, but it won't be for a lack of trying. I know what I need to do.  My family can tell you that I frequently say Okay, this week I'm going to be good. Okay, this week I HAVE to be good.  I start off strong and.....  That's as far as it goes. By the weekend, I am gorging on all the bad things again, engaging in all the lazy habits and just generally throwing myself a pity party.  

 So, my intention, for now, is 100 days.  100 days of eating right, exercising and, also, taking a little time out of my day to read.  I used to spend so much of my time reading and in the chaos and excuses, that has become non-existent in my life.  I'll be truthful - 100 days sounds like such a long time.  I'm trying to keep in mind that 100 days is done before Christmas (which does NOT seem very far away) and that those 100 days will pass anyway.  Anyone who wants to help me stay on track, help me get through the next 100 days, help keep me accountable, even get me out and exercising more would be very, very welcome and appreciated because I know I won't do it alone. Today is day 1.

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