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Year Four, Day 92: Hooping Again!


I did it! I hooped this morning. It made such a difference. I feel alive! I feel awake! I am smiling!

Don't get me wrong. It was hard!  I was tired, stiff, sore, groggy and grumpy when I woke up. But again, I was awake and vertical before the rest of the household. And I remembered the promise I made to you yesterday.

I am indeed a woman of my word. And I am hereby committing to getting back on track with daily exercise!

I also purchased some pH test strips online. They arrived yesterday. I tested myself this morning. My level was 6.75, which, according to the chart is "balanced" - neither too acidic or too alkaline.

I must be doing something right!

Have I mentioned switchel? I think switchel has helped my alkalinity.  That and congee, bananas, fennel seeds and staying away from McDonald's. True confession though. I did succumb yesterday. It was the day before payday, I was down in the dumps. I had not packed a lunch. Thankfully it didn't hook me. The food didn't taste very good. Yes, it was cheap. I am not going to beat myself up for it. I could have packed a lunch. But I didn't.  So exercising this morning was like my penance.

Anyway. Back to switchel. Switchel has apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, fresh ginger and honey in it. Both very healing. Vinegar is particularly alkalizing. It is super yummy. My granddaughter loves it. She points to the pitcher and says "Nummies!"

You can read about it on Dr. Axe's website here: https://draxe.com/recipe/switchel/

My new thought process is to do good daily.  Here is my "good list":
  
 DAILY GOOD LIST
  1.  Do my chores.
  2.  Read my bible.
  3.  Pray.
  4. Write in my prayer journal.
  5. Exercise.
  6. Take care of my granddaughter.
  7. Practice my piano.
  8. Practice the portative organ.
  9. Do my crafts.
  10. Do a good job teaching.
  11. Read.
  12. Be as kind as possible to everyone I meet.  
As far as food goes, eat as healthy as possible, in moderation. Don't go crazy about limitations and shame.  Emphasize the good list.  (See above).

That's all for now. I am feeling hopeful again!

Happy Hopeful Thursday!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Love,

Zita






P.S. Here is today's hooping video:





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