No Good Deed

Goes unpunished—or so they say. Update: My overzealous pursuit of fitness fell as flat as an overused platitude. Two weeks in, my back twisted me up in a pretzel whose sciatica I am still trying in vain to iron out. Who knew it was best to be mindful of body mechanics and core whilst walking upright and sometimes at a quick pace, simultaneously? When you have a medical history of old injuries, embarking upon an exercise venture always has to be treaded lightly or you will be not-so gently reminded like me. Then, a pesky autoimmune thing returned with an unceremonious vengeance that I had to attend to.

Needless to say, the 75Hard Challenge has been postponed until further notice. It was definitely fun and believe it or not, the biggest challenge for me was the water consumption, as expected. Nowadays, I’m focusing on core work and stretching. Yet, it was a good run. Still, my coworkers stop by my office and hope to harken me out to walk with them during our lunch hour. But I am there in spirit sticking to the lakes and the rivers I am used to. At least for now.

Unable to recall if the insomnia came first or the egg, I listen more to my body these days. It is hard to believe I was pain-free once upon a time before. My only hope is to return to that state in time for the holidays. An ornery Thanksgiving host does not make for a hearty meal. Following a couple of chiropractic visits, I see an impromptu massage in my future as well. However, I will say this. Learning the exercises to perform and treatments to administer to oneself when things get tweaked is a blessing.

I am also happy to return to writing after the election. Like many, a global  moment of silence took place as the threat of democracy’s demise was mourned. Believe it or not, I hope everyone is wrong. The last time gave birth to a movement so loud, it had echoed across the entire planet. I almost look forward to the exodus waiting in the wings yet to be unearthed in the burgeoning chaos.

Ironically, my ailments helped detract from most of the consensus’ musings. All that preoccupied my mind was wellness promotion and it was just as well. My only problem is remembering to stretch throughout the day and fenagling life at the same time. My homeopathic remedies keep me grateful for without them, I would most assuredly be a literal wreck.    

How about you? What are your most cherished self-care go-tos that help get you functioning again?