July 2nd Update

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2024, Health and Fitness

Here we are – July 2024 !   It seems impossible that this year is half over already, but as personal progress goes, I have already accomplished more this year than I did in all of 2023. 

In 2023…

I broke my arm.

I struggled through months of forest fire smoke drifting down from northern Alberta.

I went through multiple doses of oral steroids and strong antibiotics to combat lung infections caused by ongoing sinus issues.

Due to health issues, I missed more than half of my morning workouts,  and doing weight and strength training was hit and miss at best.

I quit eating or drinking anything containing bakers or brewers yeast and virtually eliminated severe digestive issues. (That has been a huge win.)

I lost ten pounds.

I started hiking (in and out of the city)  with Dan and Molly.

So far in 2024…

I have had virtually no morning workouts missed due to health issues.   (Obviously, I still have asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis but all are relatively under control.)

I have been doing strength training workouts three days a week and have graduated to eight pound weights plus I  have doubled the reps to my routines.

I have been driving further and more often in the past couple of months, than I have since retiring in 2020.

I made a trip down to Nebraska with my daughter.   That was six days of traveling, hiking, shopping, hotels, restaurant meals, and visiting with family.  And… I made it back not too much the worse for wear.

Dan did work up most of the garden planters but I was able to plant most of the garden.  I have been maintaining it and I have been painting the garden planters (weather permitting).  And… I edged and mowed our front lawn at least once!

Personal growth is about progress, not perfection.   –  Hal Elrod

Take care and have a great day!  💞🌞

20 thoughts on “July 2nd Update”

  1. Hey, you are looking great, Anne Marie! Congrats on your keeping up the great work. 👍🏻😎 Happy belated Canada Day! 🇨🇦❤️

    Liked by 1 person

  6. Inspirational!!! You look wonderful, and am so happy 2024 has been a much better year for you. I can’t believe it’s July! So crazy how time flies! I’m getting my workouts with Murphy and am trying to eat better too. I’m missing my grandkids but am praying for healing with my son and family. I know it could take years, and I remember you mentioning to give it time. I’ll never give up on them. 💞💞💞

    Liked by 1 person

  10. Thank you, Diana. 💞 I am sorry that things have not improved with you and your son & family. I am still at the same place with my son Mark and his family. It is hard for sure but I know he is taking good care of his boys and giving them all the love that I gave to him over the years. In that way, I feel that I am always in their lives regardless. 🤗💞 Have a great day, and enjoy your time with Murphy. 💗

    Liked by 1 person

  14. I have asthma and get triggered when the Neighbours cigarette and pot smoke drift over to out patio, I can’t imaging what it’s like with you and those wildfires. YIKES! 😱

    Liked by 1 person

  15. I can’t imagine what it is like for people in the midst of those fires. We did go to Lloydminster (Alberta) for a few days last May and that was brutal enough. This year has been way better this year. Thankfully!

    Liked by 1 person

  18. Thank you Anne. That is a good way to look at it as I know my son’s priority is his kids. And I know he loves them like I love him and them. 🤗💞 Praying for our families! 🥰

    Liked by 1 person

Leave a comment