Walking

Last week went fast, didn't it? I was happy to get my colonoscopy out of the way and fortunately my polyps were benign/low risk so I don't need another one for 10 years. One thing prepping for this taught me is that I have a tendency to stress out in advance and I almost think that's a bigger trigger for me than any stress I might currently be facing. If I'm having a bad day, I can reason with myself that it's momentary and it will pass, but when I'm worry about stuff that didn't happen yet, it is much harder for me to not react. I did some junk eating the weekend before my procedure and then again last weekend. My resolve is low right now but I think its partially due to progesterone. This perimenopause stuff is for the birds! My cycle is never on time anymore, always late, sometimes more than 2 weeks late. That tends to put me in a holding pattern because I know progesterone needs low cortisol so you shouldn't do strenuous workouts or long fasts the week before your cycle starts. I try to watch it but when it's late, it means I'm going extended periods without fasting or a workout more than walking the dog. Then my mind gets out of the groove and I know from past experience that I need to re-up my attention by watching my favorite keto YouTube channels or, even better, weightloss success stories/shows. I also decided today that I am giving myself 1 week after my due date to refrain from longer fasts and working out, then I'm going to act as if my cycle started. Part of what trips me up is the indecision when it's not predictable so I made up my own rules. Take that, life! Sigh. I haven't worked out for weeks. I have been really extending my walks with my dog now that the weather is a little nicer. so far for the Fit 2 be Cancer Free challenge (sponsored by American Cancer Society) I have walked 38.8 miles. They have pre-set everyone's goal at 70 miles from April 27 through May 18. I might make it but it will take work. My workplace set a company goal for 10 million steps. We had more than 600 people who signed up for it and we surpassed our goal in 2 days. My company donated $5,000 to ACS. Sunday we got out and about in the nice weather and went to a lighthouse on an island in Lake Michigan. When the water is low enough, you can walk across the lake to the island. We went to the top, (all 97,narrow steps) and the view was totally worth it! I had just under 15,000 steps logged that day. So technically I am not just sedentary but walking cam only do so much. I want to be strong and have stamina and good balance. My eating has been good this week so far. I actually did a 24 hour fast starting after my lunch yesterday, just to reset my body and mind and heal my gut after last week. It actually made me feel like I had clarity and even though my stomach was growling from 10 AM until I broke my fast at noon, I didn't obssess over food, I just looked forward to lunch. I am finishing up some painting projects for Mother's Day gifts which is taking up my free time this week but I am thinking about getting back into working out next week. If I keep waiting for a week that's "less busy" I'll never start. I potentially have jury duty next week and I definitely have my husband's birthday next Friday so I have to go get him one more gift then I'll feel ready. Anyway, just checking in. Here are some photos of the island lighthouse and Lake Michigan.