This October I Will...
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@Nebslp
I’m going to use your stand in the room one minute tiny habit!! Thank you!!
Hope the blues evaporate soon if they haven’t already!!!1 -
@MadisonMolly2017 I’m glad you liked the one minute idea.
12/13 hours today in spite of being on the road for 3 hours and sitting in class 2 hours. No more excuses!5 -
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it's late to be making a monthly commitment, but i feel i've lost my ability to stay "in the zone". i'd like to work on my focus!
so for the rest of this month, i am going to stay focused on one task for two hours each day -- whether it's a work project or cleaning or anything.
has there been a challenge like that before here?
Today i set a timer and worked on a project for two hours straight. i checked the clock a lot, but I probably got as much done as would normally take me a whole day or even two.3 -
One more thing @gojolida We have had challenges involving projects. I think you’re going to like November, (right, @themedalist ?)! Stayed tuned🙂2
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My shoulder has still been bothering me so I've only made it to the step class this week but monday I went to the gym and did lower body strength training and eliptical and I have been on my exercise bike every day for an hour. I'm hoping this over week long rest will help my shoulder feel better so I can get back to classes next week, I miss going.3
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One more thing @gojolida We have had challenges involving projects. I think you’re going to like November, (right, @themedalist ?)! Stayed tuned🙂
Right you are, @nebslp! We have two challenges that come to mind, @gojolida. One is a seasonal DeclutterFest coming up in November. We really get into decluttering around here!
The second is an open-ended, ongoing challenge where we log the progress we are making on projects that we've been meaning to get to, but just haven't yet. You know the kind of projects that are stressful and often time-consuming and therefore easy to put off? That's what we work on and it's a space to update the group and get support for these kinds of projects.
The link to the Projects Page challenge is here:
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13/13 hours today1
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Sorry I have been MIA. Working on my yard has kept me busy. Well done everyone.1
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What is this fraction regarding?13/13 hours today
The Projects challenge sounds awesome, @themedalist! I'm so happy I'm here. I also signed up for the Tiny Habits week long coach. I really want to choose my tiny habits well - what are some that you all are doing?
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What is this fraction regarding?13/13 hours today
The Projects challenge sounds awesome, @themedalist! I'm so happy I'm here. I also signed up for the Tiny Habits week long coach. I really want to choose my tiny habits well - what are some that you all are doing?
We are very glad you are here too, @gojolida! The 13 out of 13 that @nebslp mentioned refers to getting at least 250 steps in every hour for 13 hours in the day. Fitbit can buzz people a reminder every hour to get those steps in and @nebslp has done just that. A perfect score!
As far as Tiny Habits go, it's really a personal choice. I would suggest finding a tiny habit that's aligned with your larger healthy goals. Say, for example, you want to eat more fruits and vegetables. A tiny habit might be to eat one baby carrot at lunchtime each day. I know it sounds ridiculously small, but that's the whole point. For the most part, the goals and aspiring habits we have to achieve our goals fail because we are too ambitious and try to make too big a change initially. Our desire to eat more fruits and veggies becomes "I'll eat nothing but veggies for lunch and dinner" and that's not sustainable. The goal of Tiny Habits ("tiny" is defined as something you can do in about 30 seconds or so) is to get people practicing a miniaturized version of a larger habit they'd like to have. A habit so small that you don't need motivation or willpower to do it. Eating a single baby carrot each day becomes a habit and a building block for eating a few more carrots and then a few more veggies each day. Pretty soon you are well on your way to eating a big 'ole daily salad!
We need to walk before we can run, dance (@77tes ), golf (@PinkyPan1 ), or tame an uncooperative yard (@prgirl39mfp ) That's just as true in habit formation. Start small, get into the routine, and then scale up.
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@gojolida Hi! Thanks for asking. My October goal is to move more, so to measure that I use my Fitbit to keep track of how many hours I get 250 steps in. Because my numbers were so low in previous months, I set my goal to get 8 out of 13 hours every day in October. Using Fitbit reports from my emails, I made a chart of about 5 things the Fitbit tracks starting the first week in April. I was unaware that my reading for hours, watching several Netflix episodes back to back, sitting at the sewing machine, or sitting in my chair embroidering added up to a lot of stationary hours. I was busy, but I wasn’t moving much. Seeing my numbers on paper helped increase my awareness and I decided to change them. Reporting them here helps keep me accountable. It’s working!
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all i have to say is -- you guys rock!
@nebslp i get those alerts on my fitbit and i've kind of gotten used to ignoring them. i'm going to see if i can play along!
also: great to know, @themedalist ! i'm still thinking about what my larger goals are, but i know there are some habits i want to get in the practice of personally (like drawing in my sketchbook) so maybe that's a good place to start!1 -
Well, I have now completed a yoga workout every day since September 2. I guess I should feel like I have the habit established.2
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themedalist wrote: »I've been thinking about this and I know what I'm going to work on: my food diary and logging my meals. For many years, I consistently logged my food. It helped me lose weight and then stay at maintenance. Then I moved away from logging every day and it hasn't been good. I eat better and can track nutrients better if I log my meals. So, that's what I'll be doing this month!
This October I will create a robust MFP food diary!
The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish my goal: Log 3 meals a day (and snacks if eaten)
How often? As often as I eat!
What help do you need from us? This month, I don't think I need much help besides a bit of support. After 7 years on MFP, I’ve got this!
What does success look like to you at the end of October? At least 95% of the meals I've eaten this month will be logged in my food diary.
Since we’re almost at the end of October I thought I’d review my progress. I’ve logged most of the meals that I eaten this month which is a huge improvement over past months, but I’m nowhere near 95%. I’ve logged 77% of my meals this month, and I’ll take that! It’s still real progress over where I’ve been and it’s something I can build on.2 -
@77tes Yes, I would say you've got your yoga habit pretty well established. Knowing you as I think I do, I'm sure you won't lose it just because the month is ending.
@themedalist 77% logging is real progress. It we started with 100%, it would be too easy... it would be nice, but you wouldn't get the same feeling of satisfaction that you get when you had to work for it.
I've failed to report my hours for a few days so here goes the good and the bad (and one ugly).
10/26 8/13 hours
10/27 7/13 hours (excuses...lots of drive time and sitting around at a birthday party)
10/28 12/13 hous
I'm thinking about how I want to continue and tweak this goal for November.
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Heidijens123 wrote: »My shoulder has still been bothering me so I've only made it to the step class this week but monday I went to the gym and did lower body strength training and eliptical and I have been on my exercise bike every day for an hour. I'm hoping this over week long rest will help my shoulder feel better so I can get back to classes next week, I miss going.
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Well the hitting the gym when I’m on campus thing has been a total bust so far because the previously mentioned aggravated hip injury upgrades to full blown back spasms for a week. Feeling somewhat better now, but thinking I’ll just stick to daily yoga until I’m back to baseline pain!
And how are you doing, @mikaila96? Is the daily yoga helping you?0 -
birgitwebster wrote: »well. we are halfway through the month and I think I'm doing good! only missed a couple of days of tracking. got 10,000 + steps in every day and every day except last weekend exercised 60 min or more.
How's it going for you, @birgitwebster, with the logging and stepping?0 -
I did well this week with my food logging & it continues to be helpful. Wanted to add in 3x per week running but was way too busy. Will try again this week & need to change my thinking that I will run after all the busy stuff is done. It should be top of the list!
@Heidijens123 - Am very sorry for your loss. Take care
Well done, @Cafelelia! Food logging is a great tool. And you're right running or any exercise/activity needs to be at the top of our priority list. What gets prioritized, gets done.1 -
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.
How are you doing, @debk0718 with the stair climbing and lunchtime workouts?0 -
And we are thinking about you, @MadisonMolly2017! Hope your arm is healing nicely. I'm sure you can't wait to get full use of it back again!2
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For my weekly check in, I have continued with the food logging and mostly in “real time”, which has helped a lot in staying within my calories goal each day. As mentioned on the Move it Monday thread, I have sciatica so need to stop running for a bit. Am switching to yoga and short walks. Cannot believe October is almost over!2
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@77tes Yes, I would say you've got your yoga habit pretty well established. Knowing you as I think I do, I'm sure you won't lose it just because the month is ending.
@themedalist 77% logging is real progress. It we started with 100%, it would be too easy... it would be nice, but you wouldn't get the same feeling of satisfaction that you get when you had to work for it.
I've failed to report my hours for a few days so here goes the good and the bad (and one ugly).
10/26 8/13 hours
10/27 7/13 hours (excuses...lots of drive time and sitting around at a birthday party)
10/28 12/13 hous
I'm thinking about how I want to continue and tweak this goal for November.
You are so right, @nebslp. Any goal that we can easily get to 100%, isn't much of a goal. Besides, perfection has never been required, just progress. My guess is before this month my food logging was about 20 to 30%, so 77% is a big improvement. Bottom line: 95% just wasn't realistic. I already know what my November goal will be, so I'm going to use this experience to decide a more realistic goal for November.
You have done so well with your hourly step goal this month! Not that every day has been 13 out 13 hours. It doesn't need to be. Just by making this your focus and goal for October, I'm sure you are moving more than you were a few months ago. What we focus on gets improved. And it becomes a habit. Well done!3 -
Good point about not having to be 100% @themedalist ! I think that mentality is one thing that can become a huge obstacle to some people's attempts at fitness.
@nebslp , even on your bad days, you active hours are impressive. I only track 9 hours, and my average is something like 7.4. I do try to get all the hours each day except for my rest day - on my rest day, I try to stay away from the tracking mentality.2 -
themedalist wrote: »And we are thinking about you, @MadisonMolly2017! Hope your arm is healing nicely. I'm sure you can't wait to get full use of it back again!
@themedalist Thank you so much! PT again Wed morning. He was thrilled with progress the 1st week & my range of motions have increased since then! Pain seems to be getting better! I really can’t wait - you’re right but no Active use of arm until at least Nov 20 (x-rays then)
They want the bone to heal and I guess healing round the device they put in & THEN build up the muscle again. I keep telling myself “Patience, Lil Grasshopper!!”
I have not been able to do art or declutter much & I can’t drive for at least idk 6-10 weeks? But I’m walking like a fiend!!! Nothing wrong with my legs!!
I hope you’re all doing well. I’m focusing on self-care & maintains a positive attitude
& at least maintaining what I’ve lost so far.
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@MadisonMolly2017, you have such a great attitude. I'm sure it will help your bones to knit. Thinking of you.2
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@MadisonMolly2017 it’s so good to hear you’re on the mend! I know from experience how hard it is to be patient while your body does it’s healing work. You seem to be doing all the right things to get you back to good as new. Lil Grasshoppers don’t sit still for very long, do they?! I’m glad you’re enjoying your walks.2
