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ARRRR..... So I've been in school for what seems an awfully long time now (and I'm a mommy and wife). I was taking summer classes and rocking my first 6 weeks challenge, then my final semester of nursing kicked me in the teeth. I signed up for both the challenges during the semester, but I didn't finish them. All nighters, 12 hour night shift preceptorship, multiple papers (one being a massive case study on a three system failure patient), and my own anxiety (the most prominent feature in my challenge failure) all played a part. I have done excellent in my nursing classes, though...but at the expense of my health. Previously, the only thing I seem to be able to stick with on a dietary level has been Paleo. I get hypoglycemic easily, and processed things really seem to bottom me out. I was working out throughout the first challenge more than I have in my entire life, and even continued through the breaks in-between challenges, but stopped when school got crazy. So, my plan until the next challenge is to work out 3x a week (ANY sort of workout), meditate 3x a week, and start cleaning up my diet (this part is hard due to finances currently, but that should change soon). I applied for an ICU job, and that may change my workout schedule depending on how my shifts are structured. 2-3 12 hour days in a row on the feet and repositioning patients is a pretty good workout in itself. I feel so tired everyday now and get worn out so easily. I miss the energy I had over the summer. I want it back!