This October I Will...
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10/13 active hours today.2
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themedalist wrote: »
How are you doing, @SwimMighty? You've got a great goal and good stepping stones to your goal.
If you like carrot cake, this recipe is my family's favorite. Baked carrot "cake" oatmeal. Not a lot of added sugar.
https://ohsheglows.com/2014/03/19/heavenly-carrot-cake-baked-oatmeal/
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Good week so far and thanks! No vertigo on the flights down, so yaaaaayyyy!
Thanks so much for that recipe, because OMG carrot cake is one of those things that my husband and I both love. And a typical desert if we eat out. I miss it and can’t wait to try this recipe.
Hope all is super in your neck of the woods. Thanks for being you. 😃😃2 -
Hi! I FINALLY figured out the one habit that I will focus on in October. I just need to move more throughout the day. I use HabitBull to track my activities. The habit that is most helpful to moving towards that goal is getting 8/13 hours of 250 steps each hour. I checked into the "250 steps per hour" info on Fitbit and found there is more information that is tracked every day, such as percentages of active time and stationary time, and also hours of stationary time per day and 30 day average. I will use those stats to help monitor progress. If I meet my current goal of getting 8 hours per day, it will be an improvement over previous months.
The small actions I will take to accomplish my goal: Set notifications to get up each hour between 8 AM and 9 PM. I will post here how I did at the end of the day (or the following day).
How often for the actions: Setting notification 13 times a day. Posting how I did once a day.
What help I need: All of your posts about how you're doing are motivational, so I'd love to hear about your days. We may all have different goals, but we're all in this together!
Success will look like: I will have a "dot" for at least 8/13 active hours on HabitBull to show I achieved my goal that day through the month of October. So far I have 9 days filled and one blank one because I lost my fitbit one day. (Ya, a need a new band! One day I dug it out of the washer before I shut the lid. Oh and the screen has a huge crack in it. Maybe it's just time for a new Fitbit!!
Better to post this late than never, I guess.
Well, I just LOVE this!! Great goal for October @nebslp and a rock solid strategy for achieving your goal. Small steps done throughout the day (literally and figuratively!) will have a big impact on your health!3 -
Great goals @nebslp . I use to have Fitbit and that was one of my favorite settings. Good luck.2
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prgirl39mfp wrote: »Great goals @nebslp . I use to have Fitbit and that was one of my favorite settings. Good luck.
@nebslp I use this setting as well on my FitBit. Good luck!2 -
Good morning! Looks like I forgot to "star" this discussion so it was not showing up in my Favorites! Looks like everyone is doing well.
So far, I have met my goal of walking every day! Even on the rainy days, I have waited for small breaks in the rain and gone. We rescued a dog a few weeks ago, and she keeps me on task and has been so good for me health-wise as well as emotionallyl just a little sweetie pie. (She likes hugs, and so do I...
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So far I have reached a mile for each walk except yesterday because I was trying to beat the rain home. I know that is not very far, but considering I haven't been able to walk that far for 7 years due to hip pain, I'm pretty pumped up about it! LOL!
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Thanks for the comments I got to my goal post (haha...did you see what I just did?!? I amuse myself more than others sometimes😂)
@PackerFanInGB You are doing amazingly well for just having surgery recently. I understand your excitement about being able to walk without pain as I had bilateral knee replacements 11 years ago and can still remember the pain I had before that. You'll probably just keep feeling better and better as time goes by. Hope so!4 -
SwimMighty wrote: »themedalist wrote: »
How are you doing, @SwimMighty? You've got a great goal and good stepping stones to your goal.
If you like carrot cake, this recipe is my family's favorite. Baked carrot "cake" oatmeal. Not a lot of added sugar.
https://ohsheglows.com/2014/03/19/heavenly-carrot-cake-baked-oatmeal/
@themedalist
Good week so far and thanks! No vertigo on the flights down, so yaaaaayyyy!
Thanks so much for that recipe, because OMG carrot cake is one of those things that my husband and I both love. And a typical desert if we eat out. I miss it and can’t wait to try this recipe.
Hope all is super in your neck of the woods. Thanks for being you. 😃😃
I’m so glad you like carrot cake, @SwimMighty! This recipe is truly a standout. Easy to assemble in about five minutes (I cook the shredded carrots in the microwave for a couple of minutes to soften them a bit), it’s fairly low in sugar, and the oatmeal keeps me full for hours. Personally, I like to let it sit in the pan for several hours or even overnight before baking to “set up” and let the oatmeal absorb the milk. Sadly, no cream frosting but life has compromises, right? A doll up of vanilla yogurt is a decent stand-in.
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Well, an update on my progress. My goal this month is to dust off my MFP food diary and start using it again. I just checked and I have logged all my meals so far this month. Yay! But I will say my enthusiasm for this month’s goal is a lot lower than it was for my Sept goal. And I know why. I’ve used the MFP food diary for years and it was instrumental in getting me to my goal weight. I know how to log my food, even if I don’t do it on a regular basis. This is a ho-hum goal for me.
But September’s goal, setting up a pre-bedtime yoga routine, that was new and exciting! I had never done the poses before and I got better doing them over the 30 days. I’m still doing them every night and it’s helping me sleep better.
For me here’s the take home: just because food logging isn’t as much fun and exciting as yoga, doesn’t mean it’s any less important. I don’t have to be entertained by my habits, I need them to work for me. Logging my food takes only a few minutes a day and yet it gives me insights as to how I’m doing food wise. I can balance my nutrients better and it helps me fight scale creep. Those are the real rewards.
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »Good morning! Looks like I forgot to "star" this discussion so it was not showing up in my Favorites! Looks like everyone is doing well.
So far, I have met my goal of walking every day! Even on the rainy days, I have waited for small breaks in the rain and gone. We rescued a dog a few weeks ago, and she keeps me on task and has been so good for me health-wise as well as emotionallyl just a little sweetie pie. (She likes hugs, and so do I... )
So far I have reached a mile for each walk except yesterday because I was trying to beat the rain home. I know that is not very far, but considering I haven't been able to walk that far for 7 years due to hip pain, I'm pretty pumped up about it! LOL!
10/1:
10/2:
10/3:
10/4:
10/5:
10/6:
10/7:
10/8:
10/9:
10/10: (Only 0.66 mile though because of rain)
Have a beautiful brand new day everyone!
This is fantastic, @PackerFanInGB. Being able to walk without hip pain for the first time in 7 years must make the walks especially joyful! I think movement like walking helps the body heal after surgery. You are doing so well!3 -
@themedalist A lot of times when things feel easy and routine, that's when you need to look out for lapses. Logging food because it's the best thing for you to do, rather than because it's new and fun, is why you've been so successful for so long. I'm glad you found that you enjoy yoga cuz we all need a little fun in our lives, too!6
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13/13 hours today.3
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So I only made it to 2 classes last week. Monday when I hurt my shoulder and Thursday sense it was step aerobics so I didn't have to worry about aggravating my shoulder.
I did get all the logging done for my gyms health challenge this month.
My eating this weekend is not going well as I'm spending the weekend at the nursing home with my mom as she is not doing well and I'm just eating whatever others bring for me, which I am very grateful they are doing.5 -
This is my check in after one week. My targeted habit was to log food consistently and accurately, trying to do it in real time rather that waiting to end of day. It went well. A few days mid week were challenging as I had work travel but I was able to do it most of the time. The positive effect was that I paid more attention to my calorie target and the type of food I was eating. For the travel and dinners out, I was better able to avoid the desserts and extra glasses of wine. Habit and consistency really do seem to work for me. Am returning home and looking forward to getting back to my routine. Thanks for the encouragement!3
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So far I’ve walked 12/14 days this month! This is really good for me! I’ve actually gotten to the point where I feel like something is “missing” if I don’t go! I cannot believe what a difference getting my hip repaired has made...along with the little dog we rescued! I love walking her! Meet Maddie..
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Heidijens123 wrote: »So I only made it to 2 classes last week. Monday when I hurt my shoulder and Thursday sense it was step aerobics so I didn't have to worry about aggravating my shoulder.
I did get all the logging done for my gyms health challenge this month.
My eating this weekend is not going well as I'm spending the weekend at the nursing home with my mom as she is not doing well and I'm just eating whatever others bring for me, which I am very grateful they are doing.
@Heidijens123 : sorry you’re injured and hope your mom is doing better. I’m glad you’re getting some workouts in, even if not ideal. Anything is better than nothing. Anyhow, sending energy to you and your mom, you’re in my prayers.
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My 2 week check in: I’m doing really well with the diet goals, exercise, sleep, etc. but my good friend Vertigo has been coming to visit. Thursday was bad, couple of attacks, and felt like crap into Friday morning. Luckily, it got better thru the day and I made it home from Mexico with no issues. Today was another off day for me, no vertigo but the weird woozy feeling, bad headache, and ear issues today. I took it easy today, stayed home and fit in a few chores between naps. I really go from one extreme to the other (yesterday was great, hard workout, got a bunch done). When I do have a good day, I go at it hard, but now I’m wondering if I’m overdoing it, need to throttle back and pace myself better. It seems like a pattern of a super great day is being followed by a crash. I have a visit with the neurotologist this week.... good question for him.
Hope you’re all cranking on your goals this month! Woot!3 -
I haven't posted my hours since Thursday, so I'll do them all tonight.
Friday: 11/13 hours
Sat: 9/13 hours
today: 8/13 hours.
Seems to be going backwards but I'm still in my goal range. I'll step it back up tomorrow.
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Heidijens123 wrote: »So I only made it to 2 classes last week. Monday when I hurt my shoulder and Thursday sense it was step aerobics so I didn't have to worry about aggravating my shoulder.
I did get all the logging done for my gyms health challenge this month.
My eating this weekend is not going well as I'm spending the weekend at the nursing home with my mom as she is not doing well and I'm just eating whatever others bring for me, which I am very grateful they are doing.
I'm sorry to hear your mom isn't doing well. That is very stressful so I'm glad others are thinking of you and making sure you're getting some nutrition even if it's not exactly what you would have on your own. Also, it's good you're taking care of your shoulder. I hope it won't be long until your back to 100%. Take care.1 -
This is my check in after one week. My targeted habit was to log food consistently and accurately, trying to do it in real time rather that waiting to end of day. It went well. A few days mid week were challenging as I had work travel but I was able to do it most of the time. The positive effect was that I paid more attention to my calorie target and the type of food I was eating. For the travel and dinners out, I was better able to avoid the desserts and extra glasses of wine. Habit and consistency really do seem to work for me. Am returning home and looking forward to getting back to my routine. Thanks for the encouragement!
It sounds like you're doing great! Perfection isn't the goal, but progress is and you're doing it! I find staying on track when traveling is really hard. Routine is good. Have a good week!2 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: »So far I’ve walked 12/14 days this month! This is really good for me! I’ve actually gotten to the point where I feel like something is “missing” if I don’t go! I cannot believe what a difference getting my hip repaired has made...along with the little dog we rescued! I love walking her! Meet Maddie..
Maddie is SO pretty! What a lucky dog she is and you, too, for finding her! I'm glad your hip is feeling better and walking has become something to look forward to. Thanks for sharing Maddie's pictures.1 -
SwimMighty wrote: »My 2 week check in: I’m doing really well with the diet goals, exercise, sleep, etc. but my good friend Vertigo has been coming to visit. Thursday was bad, couple of attacks, and felt like crap into Friday morning. Luckily, it got better thru the day and I made it home from Mexico with no issues. Today was another off day for me, no vertigo but the weird woozy feeling, bad headache, and ear issues today. I took it easy today, stayed home and fit in a few chores between naps. I really go from one extreme to the other (yesterday was great, hard workout, got a bunch done). When I do have a good day, I go at it hard, but now I’m wondering if I’m overdoing it, need to throttle back and pace myself better. It seems like a pattern of a super great day is being followed by a crash. I have a visit with the neurotologist this week.... good question for him.
Hope you’re all cranking on your goals this month! Woot!
Ugh! Vertigo is awful!!! I've struggled with that as well in the past but have been dizzy-free for a year or more now. I hope the neurotologist can get this figured out for you. Maybe try only half-throttle from now on when you're feeling good:) I hope you have a good day tomorrow.2 -
This October, I moved to a new office, and I want to get back on track with workouts.
My goal is to take the stairs rather than the elevator, and I will also get back to my 4 day a week lunchtime workouts.
To ensure I can keep this goal, I will pack my gym bag at night and have it ready to take with me in the morning.
So far so good with my goals. I take the 3 flights of stairs rather than pressing the button for the elevator. Today will actually be my first day going to the gym at lunch, but I have been taking daily walks instead.
This is a great goal, @debk0718! How is it going for you?0 -
Heidijens123 wrote: »So I only made it to 2 classes last week. Monday when I hurt my shoulder and Thursday sense it was step aerobics so I didn't have to worry about aggravating my shoulder.
I did get all the logging done for my gyms health challenge this month.
My eating this weekend is not going well as I'm spending the weekend at the nursing home with my mom as she is not doing well and I'm just eating whatever others bring for me, which I am very grateful they are doing.
Oh, @Heidijens123, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. We are thinking about you!
I hope your shoulder is improving. Good job logging for your gym’s health challenge this month!1 -
This is my check in after one week. My targeted habit was to log food consistently and accurately, trying to do it in real time rather that waiting to end of day. It went well. A few days mid week were challenging as I had work travel but I was able to do it most of the time. The positive effect was that I paid more attention to my calorie target and the type of food I was eating. For the travel and dinners out, I was better able to avoid the desserts and extra glasses of wine. Habit and consistency really do seem to work for me. Am returning home and looking forward to getting back to my routine. Thanks for the encouragement!
This is a great update, @Cafelelia! Logging our food intake is helpful in a lot of ways, isn’t it?1 -
@PackerFanInGB, I don’t know what I’m more excited about… That you are now able to walk pain-free after seven difficult years or that Maddie has a loving home! Two wonderfully positive life events for you that have multiple health benefits!0
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SwimMighty wrote: »My 2 week check in: I’m doing really well with the diet goals, exercise, sleep, etc. but my good friend Vertigo has been coming to visit. Thursday was bad, couple of attacks, and felt like crap into Friday morning. Luckily, it got better thru the day and I made it home from Mexico with no issues. Today was another off day for me, no vertigo but the weird woozy feeling, bad headache, and ear issues today. I took it easy today, stayed home and fit in a few chores between naps. I really go from one extreme to the other (yesterday was great, hard workout, got a bunch done). When I do have a good day, I go at it hard, but now I’m wondering if I’m overdoing it, need to throttle back and pace myself better. It seems like a pattern of a super great day is being followed by a crash. I have a visit with the neurotologist this week.... good question for him.
Hope you’re all cranking on your goals this month! Woot!
Oh wow, @SwimMighty....vertigo is something I’ve never experienced and it sounds horrible. I hope your doctor can get you some relief!1 -
I haven't posted my hours since Thursday, so I'll do them all tonight.
Friday: 11/13 hours
Sat: 9/13 hours
today: 8/13 hours.
Seems to be going backwards but I'm still in my goal range. I'll step it back up tomorrow.
It happens, @nebslp. Every day is different and some days will have more sitting. I bet if you compared your last couple of weeks when you’ve been paying attention to this to a month or so ago when you weren’t tracking, you’ll see a real increase in activity. What we measure we can improve.0 -
Day 15 of my intermittent fasting. No complaints and it is going well. I actually like eating this way. It has halted my late night snacking. There have been times where I have eaten something just to eat before 8pm so I have something to sustain me until 12pm. I may start skipping that snack too.4
