Tag Archives: health

Wellness Wednesday #25: Goal Outfit

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Thistle

Note: Much of the early part of this post will be medical/technical. I mentioned a few weeks back that I was having some tests run. Some of those tests will take a full month to hear the results, but the … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #24: Run 4 Hope 5K

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Thistle

This year for my birthday, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of having a party or gathering, and instead of getting gifts, I asked my friends and family for something a bit more interactive. Since 2013, I’ve participated … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #23: Tests

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Thistle

Yesterday, I had nine vials of blood drawn at my doctor’s office. The good news: The nurse working with my doctor caught that they misscheduled the time of my tests, making one of them invalid, and called the day before … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #19: Yoga

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Thistle

Let me start my first Wellness Wednesday of 2016 with a little bit of facetiousness. I GAINED a lot in 2015, including a lovely 50 lbs and 30 inches. Boo. But I’m tired of focusing on negative gains, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #15: Reboot

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Thistle

As mentioned last week, in mid-November I realized I needed a wellness reboot. I want to be actively working toward my goals of strength, flexibility, kindness, confidence, and health. Some of these goals have suffered due to neglect and other … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #14: Epic Battle

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Thistle

(Post title courtesy of my middle son.) A month ago, I talked about how I could trust my body, about how my body is good at self-regulation. This is true. However, I cannot trust my brain. Simple solution, right? Go … Continue reading →

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Come As You Are, by Emily Nagoski (audio)

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Thistle

Subtitled: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life In Come As You Are, Nagoski discusses what women’s sexuality is and isn’t, and talks about the many ways that culture and history has interfered with and influenced the … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #12: Skin

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Thistle

This week, I want to talk skincare, following on the heels of yesterday’s Ipsy review. Because it may seem a little strange that someone is learning about things like skincare and makeup for the first time in their mid-30s. I have … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #9: Numbers

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Thistle

Recently, I found myself a primary care doctor in San Antonio, and he began doing various tests and such. Yay needles and blood! Some of the news has been good. I have no autoimmune disorders like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. … Continue reading →

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Technique Review: Bullet Journal

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Thistle

Over the years, I’ve tried multiple kinds of to-do list tracking. Back when I was working full time, I used the Franklin Covey method, but it no longer worked once I was a stay at home mom with a much … Continue reading →

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