All things in balance

Yesterday I had a day of trying to balance all the things. Making art again, starting a new workout plan (Metabolic Renewal-check out my previous post for more info) and cooking, resting and also taking care of business. More and more I'm seeing that all the time I used to waste on social media really was hurting my health and creativity. Trying to fit all these good things into your day take up enough time... Who has time to scroll mindlessly on Facebook or post endlessly on Instagram all day?
Began my small abstracts again. I had been doing these just before my part time job started and the pandemic that came soon after. Needless to say -haven't done them in awhile. It felt good to get back into the studio and create. Mix up some new color schemes and get some ideas flowing. It's time for me to fill my studio with new works.

Summer living: Fish taco and shrimp cocktail w/ vegetables...more protein, minimal carbs

Did my first Metabolic Renewal workout and it is 15 minutes of kicking your butt with suggestions to rest as much as you need to then get back in the game. This will be three 15 minute sessions a week supplemented with daily walking. I'm also not giving up my stretching meditation sessions because they give me life. My body is MOVIN'!

Add in some disc golf days and hiding from Ice cream as much as possible and I forsee good results.

Even though I feel like this after the workout I remember being in the hospital struggling to breathe, unable to stop coughing and not wanting anything resembling a fish taco. I will take this side of the coin please!

I am starting from ground zero and at my heaviest weight yet. I have rehabbed my knee to be functional (still hurts to turn it the wrong way) and can now do about 4 miles where I could only walk for ten minutes before. My lungs are clear and getting stronger and my soreness in my body tells me I am working my muscles again. My back is stronger and I feel more connected to real life, myself, my spirit, my art and the world. All from ditching social media addiction.
My bout with Covid will not be for naught. It is going to upgrade my health and art. I will make it so!
Lately people have asked "how are you feeling/doing?" , with much concern. They have no idea I'm doing better than ever. ❤️☺️ Today : more art and more mileage. Hope everyone is doing healthy things for themselves during this blasted pandemic.

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