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Day 185: Living and Reflecting







Yesterday ended up being a good day for reflection. I seem to require a lot of reflection time. Years ago a friend asked me, "Can't you just live? Why do you have to analyze and question everything?" At the time, I was stumped. I didn't realize I had a choice. Just live? Then I remember thinking that it was a male thing. My friend was a guy. Maybe men could just live their lives, but women needed to think and talk about it all.

I've gotten a little wiser and a lot older since this conversation. First of all, I try not to lump people into categories anymore.

And I have come to realize that this is how I live my life. Live, reflect. Reflect, live. It's a Zita thing!

This morning I feel better. Still feeling a little weak.  Maybe I actually had a flu bug? But I ate much healthier yesterday. I added lots of fresh fruits and veggies. No cheeseburgers!

With my tummy distress, I forgot to do my stats yesterday. So here they are:


Today's Stats: November 10, 2015 
BP: 113/93
Pulse: 75
Weight: 188 lbs.
Neck: 14"
Chest: 43" 
Waist: 37"
Hips: 44"
Thighs: 22"
Biceps: 13"
Calves: 15"
Ankles: 9"
 
My blood pressure looks kind of weird. The lower number is higher than usual. Might be my machine. Or maybe I am sick!  But I'll recheck it at the higi machine when I go get groceries later. :) 


Heading to the gym today. Will be working back and biceps.

Also, I am going to be cutting back on my lattes. I plan on using the money I save to buy gloves and food cards for hungry, cold people I meet on my oath.

Happy Tuesday! :)

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