Today I was reminded of why I don't necessarily equate walking the dogs with the high energy walks I used to take, when I only had one. When it was just Lucy and I, she had so much pent up energy that when we went on a walk, she was constantly pulling us forward-- she couldn't wait to get to the next place! Now that I have Mr. Archer, Lucy for whatever reason, no longer goes on walks. She goes on stands, or rather I do. We walk two steps, she sniffs, I stand. Repeat.
I woke up today and was ready to head out of doors and make good on my promise of a walk. But I was soon stopped in my tracks. While, I still want to make the effort to walk them everyday, I need to reevaluate the way I approach the walk and what I think I will gain from it, so my expectations won't be dashed. Daily walks will be a way to bond with my dogs, to expend their energy, and for us all to get some fresh air. They will not be the inspiring movement they once were for me.
Looking back at what I wrote and spoke about yesterday, I can tell that my mind is still not completely up to par; my thoughts were disorganized and I was neither clear nor concise.
More on why I wanted to do a cleanse:
The healthcare industry is a massive entity. It consumes an adequate portion of the country's economy and its a hot topic in any political mind. If you've ever known anyone that needed more healthcare and couldn't get it or afford it, you feel passionately about it. Personally, I have been extremely fortunate in my health and I don't take that for granted. This cleanse was a way to maintain good health and good habits so that I may always be so lucky. I stressed weight loss more than I meant to. I do want to lose weight, but more than that I want to be healthy; its just that weight loss is a more instant gratification whereas taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle serves more as an insurance.
I spoke a lot about the negative aspects, were there any positive?
Yes, I think they were. My skin looks clearer; I've had a bit of a glow despite the dropping [read: drying] temperatures. I have also slept deeper and more soundly.
Still wanting Red Bull
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