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Back for a new challenge. I finished last challenge on better food, lots of moving (SO. MUCH. WALKING.) and generally higher energy. I also just found out my fatigue is due to anemia, so prescribed supplements should help tons. It feels so good when I get confirmed that it's not all in my head but there is actually something wrong with my body (that sounds weird, doesn't it?) Aaaand, I'll be in an amateur musical in October, so that's going to be a lot of extra dancing and singing for me, which is just AWESOME! Lots has been happening, so to keep things going well, I need to focus on essentials: #1 Take yo Meds! That means I need to make sure I always have at least 2 weeks of thyroxine in my cupboard. I've been really lazy with that and I always end up going a whole week without medicine between prescriptions. Not smart. Need to get meds before stock runs out. And taking my iron supplements 3x a day starting Sunday. #2 Don't eat like a dickhead! That totally worked for me last challenge. I feel so much more relaxed around food when I don't have specific goals, and I end up eating much better and cooking more. #3 Do something active every day Walk, dance, yoga, stretching, body weight, everything counts as long as I get those muscles flexing and the blood pumping a little faster. #4 No alcohol. Period. I always cave in to social pressure even though I don't enjoy drinking alcohol that much, and my body really does not agree with it. Be strong Nol! For this challenge, my social drink is sparkling water with a slice of lemon. Oh yeah! Not a fixed goal, but I also want to watch my sleep. For the past 2-3 weeks, I've been sleeping 9-10 hours on days I don't have to get up early, which is 5 or 4 days a week, and that made a HUGE difference in my overall well-being. So, I'll try keeping up with that for as long as my body needs it.