hellloooo blueprint longevity friend š„³
So while I've always identified with being "healthy," I stopped
taking the modern doctor's 80/20 SAD diet advice around 2015
and have been redefining my own version of "healthy" ever since.
Even today, while I've made a lot of progress, there's always more room to grow and strengthen.
And lemme be the first to say, I'm doing my best sorting through the weeds of health (largely on my own). So I'm sure there's things I'm unknowingly not doing 100% correctly.
But I don't let perfection be the enemy of good,
and I live by Maya Angelou's "...when you know better, do better"
I've been saying this for years:
I've been wanting a daily instruction sheet from my body.
Thanks to AI, that reality is coming! š š„³
here's my [summarized] health journey
I'm 5'6" tall, have 36 years on myself (9.28.88), and am full of life!
here's what I'm currently working to improve
running distance so
i can run my first marathon
My weekly milage as of January 2025 is about 5 miles at a time without any runner knee flare ups.
So I'm slowly adding to things with the hopes of one day running a marathon. While my main focus is longevity, I don't see myself doing a ton of marathons, but I'd like to check the box at least once.
ballet and
strength training
I've managed to arrive at 30-60 minute sessions 4-6 times per week without any overuse issues. It seems like I'm recovering well š¤
Meanwhile, I am slowly returning to ballet training. If I've learned anything from runner's knee, it's that I'm no longer 16, ha! And slow and steady is the fastest way to sustainable change.
diastasis recti
due to pregnancies
You can place your hands between my abs and turn the corner! It's something I'm working on and while I (obviously) hope it improves, I have no interest in plastic surgery since the recovery process would sideline me from life for too long for my taste.
sleep | digestion | pituitary + thyroid health | hormone balancing
Sleep: While I have excellent "sleep hygiene," I often only get 4-6 hours of sleep. I know, I'm hoping it improves soon... š“
Digestion: It seems like I've just about cured my SIBO, but I know sleep and digestion are intimately connected... so maybe that's the bottleneck?
Pituitary and thyroid health: I had an MRI in January 2025 that showed my pituitary gland is "flat." Also, my TSH number has been hovering around the 3.0-ish range for the past few years. Why?? Good question! I also think this is intimately connected with sleep and my recovery from developing SIBO in Summer 2022. But then I also have an MTHFR gene mutation that I think makes me more sensitive? And who knows... having babies??
Hormone balancing: I also know that the gut plays a huge role in hormone production and regulation, so maybe my hormones will improve on their own once sleep is fixed. I'm not really sure and I'm working with my doctor to make progress. I'm also working on removing plastics from daily life (you know, those endocrine disruptors).
Babyhood combined with an unsupportive partner coupled with the covid pandemic really did me in on all these issues. And yes, I had a role to play. I had no idea how dangerous unresolved low emotions can be to one's health. looking back, I could've handled the stress during those years better.
here are my non-negotiables
diet
lifestyle
art + growth
art = hobbies with a purpose
(this includes helping others)
growth provoking activities such as language learning, puzzles, expanding skills
after all, once you have your ducks in a row for life's logistics, then you get to turn to art. it fuels and nurtures us and i'm grateful to be apart of the cycle of inspiration.
here are my confusions
diet
lifestyle
things I love doing
activities/interest
- sewing
- exercising
- playing dress up
- language learning (french and italian, but I'd like to add german)
- puzzles
- traveling
- reading
- teaching
- photography
- entertaining
- camping, swimming in creeks, enjoying the mountains
- renovations, woodworking, stain glass
- gardening (veggies and flowers)
- listening to music. anything authentic and wholesome.
from eminem to bach. favorite thing to dance to is motown.
my downtime activities: mediation, walks, movies with hand sewing/knitting, swims, baths, reading, baking/cooking
things I want to try
- ballroom dancing
- bobbin lace
- going to the opera
- building a legit tree house
- learning the piano
(although low on the totem pole...
alas, there's only 24 hours in the day)