Day 90: Recap and Readiness for New Beginnings

Weekly Recap and Preparation

Today's lesson served as a weekly recap and a gentle nudge to prepare for the coming week by stocking up on healthy fats, such as ripening avocados. I'm even toying with the idea of growing my own avocado plants from pits, although my past attempts haven't been successful even though it is supposed to be one of the simplest things to root and grow. Here's to hoping for a green thumb this time!

Active Recovery and Practical Tasks

As part of my active recovery day, I engaged in NEAT activities like gardening and cleaning out my car—always surprising what accumulates under the seats when you're sharing the space with a son and a dog! She watched to make sure that I didn't throw out any of her toys and helpfully carried them into the house. Regular walks with the dog around the neighborhood also topped off my activity for the day.

Training with the New Muzzle

I introduced a larger muzzle to my dog because the one last week was too small, focusing on making it a positive experience by offering treats through it. The goal is for her to be comfortable enough to wear it around the house without fuss, in preparation for her upcoming spay appointment in a few weeks. I haven't clipped it on her yet, just holding it while I rapid fire treats.

Trying New Beverages

I discovered unsweetened cold brew black iced tea bags from Celestial Seasonings, which take about five minutes to brew in cold water. I'm experimenting with leaving the tea bags in while I prepare my lunches, aiming to replace my usual sweetened iced tea with this healthier option in the mornings. While this is a great option for cold brew teas, I was hoping for something similar to the mix I use now. I think it is the habit of just scooping some into a glass when I first wake up. I have tried two different ones and unfortunately, I haven't found unsweetened powdered tea mix locally that isn't crazy expensive or that actually dissolved properly in cold water, but I'm hoping to find some and just ordered a new brand, TEAki Hut that is supposed to come this week.

Loving my Henna Treatment

The henna treatment from last Friday has settled into my hair nicely, achieving a less red and more medium brown shade, particularly where there are gray hairs. The sun brings out natural-looking highlights, aligning perfectly with the effect I was aiming for. We had thought it would take three treatments to get those grey hairs not to be as red but it only took two. I'm so happy!

Anticipation for New Workout Phase

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new workout phase in the program. While I'm always slightly anxious about what to expect, the previous phases have all built logically on one another. I'm eager to see how this next phase will continue that trend, mixing anticipation with a bit of excitement for the challenges ahead.

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