Bits and Pieces Make A Post

[vintagewitch]

Spouse got a prescription for HRT today! I am so incredibly happy for them! I don't really have brainspace to process here, but honestly I think that this will be incredibly good for them.

I just watched this video on the Twilight Renaissance and it was very good! I like Sarah Z a lot, but every once in a while (at least once a video) she dates herself and I realize she's at least 10 years younger than me. It's wild! What is aging!

In Foundations of Witchcraft Sunday we talked about fae, and talked about people suspected of being changelings. Which reminded me of the tragic case of Bridget Cleary. I want to read a book about her but I'm not sure where to start. It's really tragic. 

Basing this month's bullet journal theme off of this beautiful theme by Elizabeth Turn, aka Plant Based Bride. I'm debating on what Frankenstein quote to use. Wish me luck I'm certain the illustrations will take me all month XD

I have been bellydancing lately, and it's so very liberating. I started my Bellydance Bedrock class today and that was so much fun. Starting from the very basics which is exactly what I need. 

I've been using Noom, a weight loss app, and it has been both frustrating and helpful. I'm debating picking up an Apple watch or a fitbit to better track my steps, etc. So far I've managed to avoid teetering into Eating Disorder territory, which is good. I just want to get back to a more healthy weight and change some of my eating habits to lower my cholesterol. 

Comments

[icarusinflight]

Oh congrats to your partner!

I have been hearing a lot about Noom, and as an individual who has had to live with an ED, I would love to know more about it! Please let me know as much as you are comfortable sharing

[vintagewitch]

It's interesting! It definitely can trip you up in terms of ED stuff, but it also pulls a bit from CBT and talks a lot about how your thoughts impact your actions.

So far I am losing weight, but it doesn't feel too fast, if you know what I mean. It does feel a bit like restriction, but at the same time not. It basically gives foods a green (eat as much as you want), yellow (moderate proportions), and red (eat sparingly) rating and you get a calorie budget for each of the colors every day. So you can still eat red foods every day and it's fine, it's just about portion size.

I hope that answers your question! Do you have any specifics?