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So, here we go again. This week I've just sort of been noticing I don't feel strong. I went hiking a month ago and my hip flexor is still killing me even just walking. (Which means adopting a running plan is currently out of the question). I rearranged the furniture in my room here in Chapel Hill, and I'm still sore from that (um, none of this furniture is full size, so I shouldn't be in pain). And then this weekend I saw a crowd and just kinda realized how I would NOT be able to defend myself well if I were attacked. I know it's a little silly, and I am not overly paranoid about it, but I do feel vulnerable being so short.

So, now on to developing a plan. I keep trying to adopt habits and hobbies and not getting very far, or getting overwhelmed 2 days in and totally giving up. The one thing that has managed to stick is making my bed. I've probably managed to do that for close to 2 months. Which I'm actually pretty impressed with; I've never been one to make my bed, or care either way about it. I love it though. That is MY space in this house, and when I come home from work, it is just so clean and fresh (and inviting!) looking. Even if I take a nap in the afternoons, I'd rather be able to do so in a pre-made bed. I don't have much rhyme or reason for whether or not I remake it if I nap yet. Shrugs. ANYWAY. Back to the development of a plan.
- I am going to keep making my bed
- 10 minutes of working out a day
- 10 minutes of blogging or journalling in some form or fashion
- Generally eat more mindfully, especially eating more plants!

I know that looks like very little, but I know how much I keep trying to do, and I think the 10 minute rules will keep me from getting overwhelmed, AND from making excuses. I mean really, if it means that exercise becomes a habit, no matter how little, I think I win. And considering lately I'm doing ZERO minutes, 10 is a big improvement :) . As far as my vague nutritional plan, I just don't have enough control over the shopping, cooking, and budget here to be more specific. I will just do my best to add in healthy things and to be more purposeful in how much and what I choose to eat. And in the process I'll think of things I want to eat more or less of when I move out of here! The other issue is that I am currently taking on more chores in the house to get out of cooking, so 4 nights a week I am at the mercy of the rest of the house. I hope to cook a lot when I leave here, but I am really tired of having to cook around the picky appetites of 8 people, as well as trying to cook keeping in mind everyone's schedule and house meetings, etc. Also, cooking on this budget is getting really old. I am all for budgeting, but I am a quality over quantity person, but some people in the house eat SO much that we can't afford to not buy some cheap junk. ick.

Anywho. The other aspect of my plan is longer term goals:
- Get back into running, be able to run 5K's without walking breaks
- Yoga!!
- Journal pretty extensively (dreams, book reviews, goals, gratitude, etc)
- Be able to touch my toes with straight legs
- Just be generally more toned
- Cook more to save money, and to eat high quality food
- Do vegan or vegetarian days

My official start date is tomorrow, Sunday, April 15. :)

Let the games begin.