Healthy Pony Here We Go! LAST CHALLENGE!!!

[Crowning_Glory13]

It's been a bit quiet. I have been off and on sick. I push through a lot, so when I can not come into work, it means that yes I have been throwing up since 4:00am. Still worked begged me to com in on Friday. I work with infants to 7 year olds. I had to break away from time to time to vomit. So sorry moms and dads who have sick kids now. It just frustrates me. Many of the people I work with don't show up because they don't feel like it. So those that shouldn't be at work feel obligated to do so.

Do no piano. I got behind on knitting. I had to finish some requests, so I used my day to catch up on those. so yes I am showing them off:p hahah thanks for letting me to do so.
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Still have to figure out piano. I did get a walk today, so making progress. I hope everyone is doing well.

[Kiwi]

Wow, they can out really nice! I have that same grey sparkly thread, haha.

I got a few more products (and new product line) added to my shop. Business / Gift card holders.
This is the before/WIP shot:
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And shop link: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KraftsbyKruger?ref=hdr&section_id=21128855

[Crowning_Glory13]

Those are super cute:) can not wait to see them finished.

[kakenterprise]

Mentally I feel like poop I think I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed.  I've been doing good with the workouts, but right now I'm lucky to get a little cardio in, once a week....  When it gets warmer out (and I'm not working through lunch) I think I'm going to try taking a short walk outside. 
Work has been a drain, I'm not sleeping and I'm kind of restless. 

My success comes from me wanting to better myself.  I'm feeling really motivate this time around.  I also have someone helping lets me so I know I'm on the right track.

[Ponyfan]

I have not been a good healthy pony this week. I was sick from last Thursday until Tues or Wed this week so no workouts for me again this week. I haven't had much energy lately after work. I'm always tired.

Congrats on finishing your knitting projects Crowning_Glory 13

Ponyfan

[Crowning_Glory13]

Man...did my sickness pass through the Arena? Get better soon everyone!

Kakenterprise keep in mind your desire to do cardio. It may not happen, but when it there is time for it, the thought will always be fresh in your mind. Great success

[MintySocks]

Still haven't worked out except for being way more active around the house... spontaneous fits of dancing with my kids or doing chores faster than I have to. I guess it all counts. Into a new jeans size, so that's pretty awesome! Still haven't cheated on my food plan, which absolutely shocks me. I keep having these vivid dreams about cheating, like eating an entire cake and wishing I hadn't. Then I wake up and realize I didn't actually do it! LOL

[Crowning_Glory13]

I think dancing with kids and cleaning are a great form of exercise. At least your dreams are telling you shame shame shame :p hahaha. Great job mintysocks:)

[Artemesia's Garden]

I'm sorry for everyone who has been ill and
/or having a poop time at work. These things are big. I'm in two minds how I feel about this but I'm planning to leave museums for a while. I found a job in plant science which uses my original academic qualifications. It is full time and bit better paid than an 'unskilled' job. I'll be testing new breeds of ornamental plants, mostly  Chrysanthemums. My Grandad would have been pleased

[Crowning_Glory13]

Wow that sounds like fun. I always admire those who can work with plants...I tend to kill things I touch. Good luck with the new job. It's always fun to do something new and work with you acedemics.

[Artemesia's Garden]

Wow that sounds like fun. I always admire those who can work with plants...I tend to kill things I touch. Good luck with the new job. It's always fun to do something new and work with you acedemics.

Thank you! I've been applying for permanent work for just over two years since my last permanent contract and I just needed a win. There are so few permanent jobs in museum work and I am worried about my future. There have been a lot of changes recently in that sector. But the main problem was I found out that one of my referees had been letting me down. She told me in person and in an email that she was happy to give me a reference and happy to help but at some point decided to stop bothering. I don't know how many jobs I missed out on because of this but as soon as I switched out this reference for a new one I was offered a job. I don't know if it was jealousy, something I said or just meaningless sabotage. I'm feeling a bit down about it because someone treated me badly but also because I have done a lot of training and learning for museum work over the last four years and I have had some fairly big successes, but then I worked a lot harder for my plant science qualifications so I guess overall I should be pleased. In a way I'm just pleased to have a job because the interviews have been killing me and I know how isolating it can be to be out of work.

Are you feeling any better?

That's great advice about the cardio I think I need it too!

[Crowning_Glory13]

In my life experience, some people are just nice to you, or they have lost effort and it shows other places, and people who just don't care. But without that struggle this victory would not be so great:) not everyone you meet is awesome, and not everyone is great. You just hope for the best.

[Harmonie]

Hi, long time no post. I posted in the original topic. I don't know if this is still the same thing.

I'd been avoiding the scale for quite some time.. And just now I jumped on it and I about cried. I've gained back every single bit of weight I was lost when this challenge was starting. 

I have not drank any pop, which means I at least kept to that goal. =) I've just been eating a lot of sugary stuff. Needless to say, I think it's time to cut back. 

[Crowning_Glory13]

Wel come back. Scales can be scary. We can get you back on track. Healthy pony can be great to keep your goals in focused.

Got a long walk in today. I was super warm for February.....no piano:( I did get all my commissions finished and all but 1 is paid. I was ready to ship, but it's a holiday on monday...I still have to work, but the postal services gets a 3 day weekend.

[MintySocks]

Big congratulations on the new job, Artemesia! I'm excited for you!

Hi Harmonie! I've been where you are many times, and I know how devastating it can feel. But you've changed direction now, and that's what counts. You've got this!