Why am I up at 5am three times a week to go to the gym? Why do I stop myself from ordering take out when it would be the easiest thing to do? Why do I automate a chunk of my paycheque to go into savings every month? Why have I disabled almost all social… Continue reading What Am I Doing This For?
Tag: Health
Bounce Back Mentally after a Physical Setback
This particular post is a little difficult to write because I am in the midst of a shoulder injury of some sort. It's very embarrassing, but what the hell, here's what happened: I was getting a massage, and had to get on the bed, roll over onto my stomach while pulling the sheet up over… Continue reading Bounce Back Mentally after a Physical Setback
Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
Ahh the banality of routine. Knowing what to do and when to do it. Accepting the norm and carrying on without question or desire for change. We all get stuck in a rut in many areas of life - health, financial, romance, etc. I am for the large part a big proponent of routines that… Continue reading Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
Commuting by Car Truly Sucks
I've had it pretty good the past three years - I have discovered a wonderful way to walk to work. Sure, it involves climbing up a small mountain, but where I live in British Columbia that's pretty much inevitable. I've narrowed it down to 50 minutes up to work, and about 42 minutes down to… Continue reading Commuting by Car Truly Sucks
Battling Back after an Exhausting Holiday
The countdown to beginning the school year is on! Only two more days to sleep in, only two more nights to live it up (if by live it up I mean have a couple of drinks with friends and then go to bed before 10pm). That's all cool - mentally I am more than ready… Continue reading Battling Back after an Exhausting Holiday
Tiny Steps Add Up
It's amazing how what seems obvious to everyone can still sneak up on you and bite you in the ass. This can be in a good or bad way, as you'll see in this piece. As the summer winds down I always like to take some time and reflect on how I spent my time,… Continue reading Tiny Steps Add Up
Asking for Help is a Good Thing
All my life I have struggled with my body image and weight. Growing up I was a hefty kid (not fat, but certainly big) and carried that through to my adult years. At least when I was young I played multiple sports and was active enough to feel healthy. As I went through my twenties… Continue reading Asking for Help is a Good Thing
Challenge Day 4: Tragedy and the Next Meal
As I mentioned in my previous post, I've become too habituated to ordering food online and having it delivered. It is so simple and easy and stress free that it sucks me right in. My wallet has been taking a reasonably hefty hit - about $250 extra per month on a handful of meals. That… Continue reading Challenge Day 4: Tragedy and the Next Meal
My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
So lately I have been becoming very lazy. About once a week I'll text my husband, ask him what he wants for dinner, and I'll get the response along the lines of: "I don't know. What do you want?" I'll look at the uninspiring contents of our fridge and suggest sushi/Thai/Indian/literally anything that doesn't involve… Continue reading My New Make Everything at Home Meal Challenge – Day 1
Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
The weather has turned, and boy oh boy is it about time! In my particular area we went from 9 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius in about a week, after a particularly long and cold winter. Barbecues were being dusted off and fired up at an incredible rate this past week, and suddenly everyone… Continue reading Beer Gardens: A Gift and a Curse
Secondhand Thoughts 