Healthy Pony It's the home stretch

[Artemesia's Garden]

My party went really well except I was a bit spaced out from the painkillers I was taking for my back. I haven't had that many good birthday parties in my life and several disastrous milestones and birthdays previously due to family and relationship problems.  So i feel confident in my support network right now which is fantastic.

Downside currently and this is a biggie... My ex boyfriend and I split up about three weeks ago but its complicated. So that is going to continue to be a downer until iether I get over him or we get back together. Because the break up was circumstantial, it isn't going to be that easily resolved. I need to stop crying and smoking (I know, right?@!) And start exercising again now my back is better.

Positivity sandwich I went to a professional conference today and hopefully didn't annoy anyone...

[NovelNerd]

To me it sounds like you're doing well at trying to keep things more positive Arte. It can be super difficult when you're stressed, but it's also nice to know in sure that so many people came over because they care.

[Artemesia's Garden]

To me it sounds like you're doing well at trying to keep things more positive Arte. It can be super difficult when you're stressed, but it's also nice to know in sure that so many people came over because they care.

Thank you, it's really difficult but I keep trying. That does make a lot of difference. 

All the best with your long term planning I'm sure it will be so worth it.

[JazzMatazz]

Well today I had plans to meet up with my a friend of a friend and went on a hike So I got my walk in today and attempted to socialize, my friend circle diminished quite a bit between friends moving, new jobs, or babies. So I'd been stuck in a boyfriend only hole socializing lately which I love my guy but I need friends that aren't him. So I worked on that.

[TornadoTwist]

Yesterday I cleaned up my room with my mom. We came pretty far already, all the storage boxes are now nicely standing in the corner of my room so finally I have some more space! My MLP Playtsets are now finally in storage as well instead of being spread out everywhere. I will post pictures soon of the current progress.

[Crowning_Glory13]

There is still more time to sign up!! We are all on a good hoof so let's keep it up.

[Harmonie]

Today (last night... I'm a night worker. >.<) I successfully went without drinking any pop (soda) at all! It was the first time, and I hope I can keep it up! I've been told I need to be drinking 2Liters of water every single day for my conditions. I'm trying to get to that, I'm pretty close!

[Kiwi]

Pony room is coming along nicely. Painting is done, shelves are up, furniture is back. It looks like a proper room! Just gotta finish up cleaning today and then start to move everything back in.

[Kiwi]

Pony room is pretty much complete! Room is painted, shelves are up, furniture is in (and rearranged). Loving the colour so much! Just putting the ponies and everything else back in, which will take more time, as I'm also sorting through for any I want to purge out.

Posting some pics below, if anyone wants to see. The pics don't highlight all the issues that room had, it looks soooooooooo much better. No pics of ponies yet, I've only started putting them back in, figuring out arrangements and such as I go as I'm also organizing my craft / Etsy store supplies.

The pics are big so I'll break them up into spoilers...some are panoramics of the room

BEFORE

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You can see bits of the issues on the right near the light switch - marker, pen, holes in the walls. It was all over the room.
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This one you can see the duck tape residue on the left wall.
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Cleaned, spackled, spot primed, taped.... all ready and prepped for the painting. Seriously the room looked a lot better just at this point, having the writing covered up and holes filled in.
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AFTER

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All painted!
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Getting ready to put up the shelving.
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Shelves are up, furniture is back in, and everything is cleaned up.
(the first pic here really shows the true colour the best)
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[ringwraith10]

I want to do this, but I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow so I won't be very active this coming week... Here's my form:

1. Name:
Kirsten / Ringwraith10

2. After 3 months you want to be where:
Drinking less cokes (at most one per week), and I want to lose about thirty pounds.

3. What is your plan?

Be more aware of my need to quit drinking coke and stop drinking them (instead I will drink orange juice and water). To lose weight: walk my dog in the park every day for about half an hour a day (which is the equivalent of about 1.2 miles) OR on bad-weather days play "Just Dance" for at least half an hour.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Kiwi the color of the room is awesome...fav color:) I am so glad everyone is getting excited and going for it:) I have been having a hard progress....my job is hard. I am only a receptionist...should be easy. Day two made a mistake and was yelled at. After week one I was yelled at for not paging someone when I had 5 other calls and did not have time...they still got the call. Week 2 I was yelled at for asking people if they are available for a call. Thought that was polite but I guess not. So I am not even to the 30 day mark and each day I wonder if I am getting fired. I have worked as a receptionist for years. Learning a new place is hard, but I also feel this is too ridged of an environment.

Whew had to get that out. I am looking to another job. So not getting my desired requests done. As of July 5th I will be taking out coffee. Working on being healthy.

[PeachyPie]

Oh I hope it isn't too late to sign up!!

Here is my pony plan 

Name PeachyPie (or just Peachy)

After 3 months you want to be where
1. Running 5km in under 25mins (about 3 miles)
2. 10 unassisted chin-ups & 5 unassisted pull ups
3. Have a greater repertoire of vegan meals


What is your plan?
1. Hit the gym for a weights session minimum 4 days a week
2. Run minimum twice a week
3. Experiment with more vegan recipes.   

[retrogradenova]

Count me in on this

Name: retrogradenova

After 3 months you want to be where:
I've struggled with an artistic block for quite a while now, sometimes working 20 hours straight or a week straight on things and then not working on anything for weeks in between. As a result of that massive frustration, I've developed a  habit of binge watching television shows with my friends online. I want to unplug the usb that's practically wired into my head and step away from the computer more often. And I'd like to get to a point where I'm working on my art projects more frequently, more efficiently, and to where I'm feeling overall more comfortable with my own art. Stop eating so much fast food and maybe lose 20lbs.

Side goals:
Get one sketch a day done.
Get one custom pony finished every 2 weeks.
Get one full illustration done a month.

What is your plan?
First thing: Fix my sleep cycle to something where I'm awake during the day.
Stock the fridge with actual food.
Set aside 1 hour a day for sketching no matter what.
Spend 4-6 hours a day working on art, writing, or reading.
Probably some other stuff that will come to mind later.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Welcome to the party! There is still time to join.

[banditpony]

1. Name:
Bandit

2. After 3 months you want to be where:
Strengthen my core and be more flexibile. I also want to lose a solid 5-10lbs. I just want to take it slow so I can make this a habit. If I force myself too much, too fast it will just be temporary.

3. What is your plan?
First week I will print giant calendars and plan out specific days that I will be active. I will take it slow at first and maybe only do something 1-2x a week for a few minutes but by the end I want to be active 4 days for about 15-30 min. I know basic yoga, and I have a activity sheet for strengthening core muscles, and I have a hula hoop! (I love the hula hoop). I will also do either hcg or a 17 day diet for the weight loss. It's something that worked really well for me in the past and doesn't yo-yo afterwards.. for me.