09/12/2026
I almost bought a cabinet full of anti-inflammatory supplements last month. What stopped me was realizing I had no idea what my normal even felt like.
So I spent a week just writing things down. Energy on a 1-10 scale each morning. Sleep hours and whether I woke up rested. Any joint stiffness or digestive stuff. What I actually ate.
The thing that surprised me: I was waking up unrefreshed most days even after 7-8 hours of sleep. I'd been treating that as normal for years.
Now I'm changing one thing at a time instead of five. Slower, but at least I'll know what's actually helping.
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