Woe Is Me Wednesday

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
8 hr 8 min

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Today's Forecast

Today:  Sunny. Hazy this afternoon. High 26°C. Humidex 28°C. UV index 6 or high.

Tonight: Clear. Hazy early this evening. Low 15°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I've had back pain off and on for the last few years, but lately the episodes are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. I've been previously diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease and Piriformis Syndrome, plus my back was injured in a car accident in 2017. The aging process is the mostly likely reason for the continued deterioration of my spine, the compression of my discs, and the pinched nerves. 

I decided to purchase "Sciatica Pain Relief" Online Course by MovementWorld.com

Day 4 - Declutter your pantry.

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I open my heart to hope.

* I release resentment and bitterness.

* I embrace and celebrate beautiful gifts from the universe.

* I have the courage to accept the uncertainty and move forward anyway.

* I practice letting go of control.

* I can see the shift happening in my life.

* I move through my day with joy.

* I let people be who they are. 

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Today's Exercise 

JA "Stretch in 7"

7 minutes / ? steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

3977

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Melting Monday

Monday, March 11, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
8 hr 03 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 km/h. High 7°C. UV index 4 or moderate.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Clearing after midnight. Wind southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light near midnight. Low plus 3°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

Something

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I can master the skill of emotional self-regulation.

* I embrace my personal journey of healing.

* I am experiencing a new level of awareness.

* I show up with integrity.

* I can emerge from the darkness.

* I practice true self-care.

* I believe in something greater than myself.

* I am on the path to spirituality.

* I am experiencing a deep connection to the divine.

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Today's Exercise 

I played "catch up" today because I didn't do my workouts on the weekend.

1:24 pm - JA "Mobility & Core"
13minutes / 305 steps

1:40 pm - MW "Upper body release"
14 minutes / 250 steps

1:55 pm - MW "Lower body release"
15 minutes / 98 steps

2:12 pm - MW "neck & shoulders"
10 minutes / 347 steps

2:22 pm - JA "Mobility To Counteract Sitting"
13 minutes / 748 steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

5602

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Thinking Thursday

Thursday, March 7, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 54 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 9°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Clear. Low plus 2°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I love this quote from Sir Anthony Hopkins, 

"My philosophy is it's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier."

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I accept uncertainty.

* I know that the storm will pass.

* I let go of my attachment to situations and outcomes.

* I know that better days are on the way.

* I can persevere through life’s challenges.

* I am good at adapting to my environment.

* I am building my life around my values and beliefs.

* I can think logically and rationally in every situation.

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Today's Exercise 

11:15 am - "Outdoor Walk" @corner park w/Tickles
11 minutes / 740 steps

4:09 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
21 minutes / 1969 steps

5:07 pm - "Upper body nervous system release"
15 minutes / 562 steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

8389

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Screening Wednesday

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 27 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of drizzle this morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h this morning. High 6°C. UV index 2 or low.

Tonight: Overcast. Wind northeast 20 km/h. Low plus 2°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I have an appointment with the breast screening clinic at 7:45 am this morning. I have to be there by 7:15 am and I'll get the results from my oncologist on March 22nd.

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I mindfully appreciate the good moments in my life.

* Each day is a gift.

* I love the ordinary moments of life.

* I live each day with grace.

* I can find opportunities for growth within every experience.

* My life is rich and satisfying.

* I live a life of non-attachment.

* I embrace the ebb and flow of life.

* I embrace the opportunity to experience new things.

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Today's Exercise 

11:37 am - JA "Mobility From Bed"
13 minutes / 61 steps

11:52 am - MW "Lower body release"
14 minutes / 47 steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

5488

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Therapeutic Tuesday

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 14 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Increasing cloudiness early this morning. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this afternoon. High 19°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: Showers ending after midnight then cloudy with 40 percent chance of drizzle. Low plus 5°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I've been dealing with a lot of pain this year. My right knee, my left hip and my left shoulder hurt all the time, day and night. I work on joint mobility and physiotherapy exercises to help, and I ice and rest as necessary. 

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I embrace constructive behavior even when I am angry.

* I have successful relationships.

* I am building a close relationship with my partner.

* I am learning to control my reactions.

* I can channel my anger constructively.

* I am in a healing state.

* I use my breath to achieve a calm state of mind.

* I have all the tools I need to stay calm.

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Today's Exercise 

12:11 pm - JA "Mobility & Movement"
14 minutes / 1302 steps

12:26 pm - MW "Upper body release"
15 minutes / 121 steps

1:04 pm - MW "neck & shoulders"
8 minutes / 54 steps

4:00 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
20 minutes / 1784 steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

7670

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Boxing Monday

Monday, March 4, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 13 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 18°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Low 9°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

I went grocery shopping at No Frills this morning. 

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I am starting to enjoy life more.

* I am attracting a whole new set of amazing experiences.

* I am excited to see what life has in store for me.

* I live in a world of endless possibilities.

* I choose activities that inspire a sense of meaning in my life.

* I am attracting opportunities for breakthroughs.

* I do my best to live each day to the fullest.

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Today's Exercise 

8:06 am - MVP "Beginner Boxing" (on JA)

Lesson 1 - Stance 01:06

Lesson 2 - Footwork 04:19

Lesson 3 - Punch #1 The Jab 04:05

Lesson 4 - Punch #2 The Cross 03:10

Lesson 5 - Punch #3 The Hook 03:26

18 minutes / 1048 steps

2:10 pm - MW "Lower Body Release"
16 minutes / 73 steps

2:10 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
26 minutes / 2154 steps / 1.44 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

8556

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Scheduling Sunday

Sunday, March 3, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 24 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of drizzle early this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 10°C. UV index 3 or moderate.

Tonight: A few clouds. Low plus 4°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

This morning I created my exercise schedule for the month of March. My goal is to complete all my Justin Agustin Mobility workouts; and  Movement World Nervous System Release workouts. Hopefully these will help ease the pain in my right knee, left hip, and lower back, plus decrease the numbness and tingling in my hands and shoulders.

Sundays

• JA Mobility To Counteract Sitting
• hamstring tightness

Mondays

• JA Boxing
• Lower body release
• sciatic & piriformis

Tuesdays

• JA Mobility & Movement
• Upper body release
• neck & shoulders

Wednesdays

• JA Mobility From Bed
• Lower body release

Thursdays

• JA Boxing
• Upper body release
• numbness in hands

Fridays

• JA Mobility & Strength
• Lower body release

Saturdays

• JA Mobility & Core
• Upper body release
• neck & shoulders

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I am open to opportunities that come my way.

* I am aligned with the universe.

* I am receiving things that are much better than I could have imagined.

* Life is happening for me.

* There’s always a bigger picture.

* What’s meant to be will always find its way.

* I am open to receiving the best in life.

* I am unstoppable.

* I feel fulfilled in my life.

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Today's Exercise 

10:52 am - JA "Mobility To Counteract Sitting"
18 minutes / 952 steps

11:12 am - MW "Tightness in the hamstring muscles"
7 minutes / 125 steps

3:58 pm - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
27 minutes / 2010 steps / 1.47 km

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Today's Total Steps: 

8224

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Recovery Saturday

Saturday, March 2, 2024

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Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 40 min

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Today's Forecast

Today: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High plus 9°C.

Tonight: Cloudy with 30 percent chance of drizzle. Fog patches developing this evening. Low plus 3°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk

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Today's Journal 

Today I purchased an online video course called Nervous System Release from Movement World. It's produced by a couple of physiotherapists from Finland. The course contains a number of physiotherapy videos for exercises to do at home. 

1. Upper body nervous system release 15 min

2. Lower body nervous system release 15 min

3. Tightness in the hamstring muscles 5 min

4. Tightness in the neck and shoulders 10 min

5. Sciatic and piriformis syndrome 7 min

6. Numbness in the hands 10 min

Releases stubborn tightness that regular stretching hasn't addressed.

✅ Provides relief from numbness in hands or feet.

✅ Releases stress and stress-related tension.

✅ Promotes relaxation and a lighter feeling.

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Today's Daily Affirmations

https://www.dailymotivation.site/affirmations

* I always follow the light.

* I am present in each and every moment.

* I am exactly where I need to be.

* I am attracting blessings that are about to transform my life.

* I feel deep gratitude for my life.

* I am in a better position now.

* I can develop the right mindset in any situation.

* I have faith in where I am being led.

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Today's Exercise 

7:00 am - MW "Nervous System Release"

30 minutes 

10:07 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Dennis & Tickles
17 minutes / 1306 steps / 0.93 km

6:50 pm - JA "Mobility & Core"
13 minutes / 146 steps

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Today's Total Steps: 

4856

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