It's a Healthy-esque Thing

One of my last exercises with my health coach was to write down my ideal self. Who would I be if there were no restrictions? What kind of life would this alternate reality Melanie live in? I thought it was an interesting assignment, mostly because the caveat is the brain will believe whatever we tell it, truth or imaginary. Under this guise, we can tell our brains anything we want and manifest it. If we believe we’re fat and dumb, we’re going to be fat and dumb, but this power wielded correctly could make us fit and strong. Seems easy enough, change your vibrations by using your mind to envision a better version of yourself. I’ve had this chat with Richard before as well... what if we could control our dreams and live in them any way we choose. My first thought is why would be ever wake up? My next thought was what would that look like to me? So... this is the kind of exercise I can really get behind. For comparison, my husband and best friend took a crack at it, my ideal Melan

 As a working mother in 2020, I just want one good day. I don’t feel like that is a lot to ask and I am manifesting my ass off. I am open to having a good day. I am setting myself up to have a good day, yet every day is worse, and more trying than the one before. I work with a health coach (who is phenomenal) and with her help I have switched my diet to be gluten and dairy free (both things I am sensitive too and impact my thyroid in a negative way) , I write a grateful journal every morning, including a detracted thought. I drink only water and a lot of it (but not too much) , I take supplements to help support my system on days when I can’t do it all through my diet (Vitamin C & D, Omega and Magnesium) . I track my daily intake to make sure I am hitting all of my macros. I walk everywhere with realistic daily step goals.   I am doing the work. But it’s never enough... that’s the motto of 2020, it’s not enough . It’s not enough to isolate and quarantine, wear a mask

 You deserve an update: A lengthy, detailed (read: boring) update on me.  I am going to fast forward with dot jots: - CoVid started in March 2020 and has everything upside down. My kids have been home for 6 months and it's been a struggle to keep them optimistic and motivated - My marriage went through the ringer with all this added stress. We started Couples 'Book Club', code for therapy and it has made all the difference. We're happy and in love again. - I am still working at the clinic, but it has gotten exponentially harder, with screening and masks.  - School is supposed to start, but I doubt it will on time. Schools have left all their planning and prepping to the last possible second. That's all I am going to say, as I don't suspect that is a popular opinion. - I finished with Natural thyroid having gained 60+ pounds over 8 months. I started back on Synthroid and continued to gain and feel miserable, despite having 'good' numbers.  - I am going fo