This September I Will....
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Sept 5-16
Went to studio for morning focus 😊😊, not home,😕😊😊😊😊not until afternoon,😕, afternoon, afternoon (Gotta get back into the morning habit!)
Planned my day 😊😊 😊😕 😊😊😊😊😊😊😕😊
5th, Did creative activities 🧵 sewing and 📸 photography.
6th, just 📸, tried and failed both!
7th, 🧵and 📸.
8th, Finally have quilt triangle sizes right, I think🤪, and learned how to use remote shutter release. 9th, 🧵realized I needed to go back to square 1 with my flying geese and made 3/4 block.
10th, 🧵finished 2 blocks but it's been a struggle getting my points to match "perfectly".
11th,🧵 changed quilt pattern again. No more flying geese for me at this time!! I joined leahdayquiltfriends to learn more. 📸 my first attempt at night photography 🙂yay!
12th 🧵 and 📸
13th, 🧵washed new fabric because I had cut up too much of the original for my first 2 failed attempts and I couldn’t order any more of that fabric so I had to start over, and I watched videos on adding sashing. I’ve done sashing before but never had any professional direction. 📸 played with manual settings.
14th, 🧵 I started some serious block making today. Got 4 done and listened to podcasts and watched videos on fabric prep.
15th, 🧵 Made another 5 blocks. Things are going much better now and I'm so glad I had to switch fabrics because I didn't have enough. This is a much better color match.
16th, 🧵 Another 5 blocks today and am having a ball! Careful cutting and starching and pressing make for much nicer looking blocks.
Hours with over 250 steps 🚶♀️10/13, 6/13, 7/13, 10/13, 9/13, 10/13,11/13, 9/13, 10/13, 11/13, charging Fitbit, 9/13
Logged food 📔 📔 📔📔📔📔📔📔📔 📔took a logging break, 📔1 -
themedalist wrote: »I just spent some time catching up on your posts. Across the board, we are making progress and it’s wonderful to see and read about.
@nebslp, I loved your mini blog about not letting fear stop us from doing what we want or need to do. I couldn’t agree more! Taking on fear head-on isn’t easy but it is possible and it opens up avenues to all kinds of exciting opportunities. Many years ago I had the common fear of public speaking. Absolutely terrified by the prospect of standing up and talking in front of people. Then I was asked to give a talk on a subject that I knew pretty well. I wanted to say no and decline, because that was the more comfortable thing to do. But I didn’t want to let fear limit me. So I said yes, tossed and turned the night before the talk, stammered and shook through my presentation, but I got through it. And I didn’t die. And people thanked me for the talk and asked lots of questions afterwards. Then someone in the audience asked me to come and talk to her library. And I did. The second talk was just a hair easier. And it led to a third and fourth and fifth talk. Ultimately, over an 18 month period, I gave over 130 presentations around my state, including one in front of over 500 people. You just can’t continue to be afraid of something you do over and over and over again. Taking on my fear head-on and saying “Step aside” was one of the most liberating and exhilarating experiences I’ve ever had. Now I try to live as fearlessly as possible, especially when it might keep me from progressing and finding greater happiness. So yes, YES, YESSS! Let us not be stopped from doing something we want or need to do because of our fears. Becoming all we can be and living an exciting, joyful, vibrant life is going to entail some degree of discomfort and fear. Let’s move forward anyway!
I am doing OK with my monthly challenge of eating more mindfully. I really enjoy my food more when I slow down and take a few minutes to savor the taste and textures of what I’m eating. It’s more satisfying and I think as I continue to work at it I will have fewer mindless eating episodes that lead to unintended calories.
My Dad was moved to a long term care facility about 2 weeks ago which unfortunately disrupted his emerging habit of doing more exercises on his own. There is no good place to put the whiteboard in his new room and without the whiteboard there’s no good cue for the routine. I haven’t given up, but it is more challenging.
I am spending a lot of my evenings after work on research topics to help my Dad. The stroke recovery world is a whole new arena for me! I miss being on here more and I try to keep up with your posts and progress, but I think it will be a while before my time isn’t claimed by Dad’s stroke recovery. I appreciate your understanding!
And how about another Declutterfest in early October? I am intrigued by Flylady. Thanks for the tip, @77tes.
Just think how many people's lives you have touched by pushing through your fears instead of running from them, and being willing to share your knowledge. That's amazing... I would struggle with presenting to a group of 5 and you went in front of over 500! We don't know what we're capable of until we step out of the fear and just go for it.
That's unfortunate that you're having trouble finding a place for your Dad's exercise reminder. You might have to get inventive and think of another way. You will do it! Of course you're missed here, but it's totally understandable if you don't post every day. You are doing what's right for you and your Dad. I'm sure your Mom and brother appreciate your help as well.
Declutterfest is just what I need to get going on my spare bedroom and play room upstairs, and maybe the basement but I don't think one month will be enough to get all that done!!!3 -
@cpanus Great job on your persistence! You're having some really good days!!
@znaoiec Welcome to the group. I'm glad you didn't wait to jump in. I think we need to get going just as soon as we're ready to start:)
@77tes Wow! You are on a roll!! I'm glad you worked in some dance time. Priorities:)
@TwistedSassette Sciatica problems can be so bothersome if you don't take care of them. I hope your rest time has allowed it to heal up.3 -
@themedalist & @nebsip - Thank you!1. My goal for this month -- This September I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I like @pennysob's answer...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
09/01 - Rest Day...Did the Scottish Festival Sat., but wasn't ready for it. Egads! I hurt like crazy!
09/02 - 3.02 miles in 1 hour. And it begins...
09/03 - Rest Day...had to have a procedure done at the hospital. Everything worked out okay.
09/04 - 3.00 miles in 1 hour...DH loves the cool, dark mornings...nopey, nope, not my favorite, but we got it done.
09/05 - 2.78 miles in 59 mins.
09/06 - Rest Day
09/07 - 3.01 miles in 75 mins. Walked in a lot of sand today. Slows ya down some.
09/08 - 3.30 miles in 65 mins. All on flat ground!
09/09 - Rest Day
09/10 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/11 - 2.89 miles in 60 mins.
09/12 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/13 - Rest Day
09/14 - 3.53 miles in 70 mins.
09/15 - Rest Day
09/16 - 3.18 miles in 60 mins.
09/17 - 3.10 miles in 61 mins.
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »"]Sept 2019
Plan: Habit maintenance & balance
I have most of my habits at 95-100%. The new ones are the flossing & eye care and 2 of the three meditation/breathing—basically health maintenance. Sometimes it feels like a lot to do each day. I’m hoping this month will help me find more of a routine so I will have more automaticity — Ie not have to think about it as much!
Key:
🌈 meditation / breathing minimum one minute when I wake up, positive affirmations
💋Floss (new research gum bacteria linked to heart attacks, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, etc.) I’m motivated!!
👁Eye Care
🍽 Food under calorie goal, at home, with strong macros. 20 min minimum. Breathe before each bite.
🏋🏻♀️/🏃🏻♀️ weight lifting and/or cardio as planned
🎨 art fun & play❣️Breathe 1 minute before!
💤 Sleep Habits: same as my August I will
Breathe:meditate a minimum of one min prior to sleep
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9/1YYYYYYNNN
9/2YYYYYYYYOk
9/3YYY YYY YYY 🏆❣️🌈
9/4YYY YYY NNOk
9/5 YYY YYY YYY 🏆❣️🌈
9/6 YYY* YYY YYY🏆❣️🌈
The only ones I need to focus on now are the nighttime flossing & eyes, and even they are feeling more like a habit! I may try shifting them to post dinner, because I have a tougher time if I wait & am sleepy completing them.
9/7 YYY YYY YYY* 🏆❣️🌈
Shifting the meditation worked better, too! At night I’d sometimes get back into the phone as I sleepily hunted for the “right” meditation to listen to, find the earbuds, etc.
I’m very pleased with how this is going. It feels easier now.
Week One Results: 56Y, 5N, 2OK
Week 2:
I may add reading before bed for 5 mins. Actually, I think I will. To begin breaking the nighttime phone habit.
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9/8YYY YYY YYYY I did get my 7 hours, but my 5 mins of reading turned into several chapters!!!
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9/10 YYY YYY YYNN
9/11 YYYYYYYYNY
9/12YYNYYYYYNN
9/13 YYYYNYYNNY
9/14 not sure but I think all good
Not doing the reading before bed- keeps me awake- good to know!
9/15 YYYYYYNNOk
9/16 YYYYYYYNY@MadisonMolly2017 I’ve had the same experience with reading. 5 minutes is never enough! If you really enjoy reading before bed, maybe you could try reading a few magazine articles instead of a good book.
@nebslp Thank you for a great suggestion!themedalist wrote: »
And how about another Declutterfest in early October? I am intrigued by Flylady. Thanks for the tip, @77tes.
@themedalist Your dad is very lucky to have you♥️🙏🏻💕💪🏻🌈
Yes, Declutterfest sounds fun. My husband spontaneously 😳 started decluttering his current desk, did some in the garage, and then moved on to an old closet he used as an office way back! VERY EXCITING!2 -
I know it is mid September but I would really enjoy joining in this challenge. It is the sort of challenge that I need. I am a moderate walker but have struggled for years to go beyond this and add more to my routine. The older I get, the more I realize that I need to add more to my routine. I would love to gradually build up a new healthy habit. Any improvement, no matter how little, would be an amazing improvement for me.
1. This September I will... do some form of physical activity beyond walking no matter how minimal
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: I'm going to incorporate something into each day whether it be stretching, working with resistance bands, doing core exercises or even doing a few minutes of a video workout.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: every time I log my food, I will ask myself if I have added something extra to my day
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible): daily
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? a sense of pride of finally moving in a positive direction
6. What help do you need from us? Support and encouragement and a place to be accountable
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? Success is knowing that I consistently made the effort and stepped outside of my comfort zone.
@znaoiec You are Welcome ANYTIME!!3 -
Hello all! As I get to know you all, I will add more. I am still finding my way. I do know I am immediately drawn to the word 'declutterfest'.
9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.4 -
Happy Wednesday
9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.2 -
Sept 5-18
Went to studio for morning focus 😊😊, not home,😕😊😊😊😊not until afternoon,😕, afternoon, afternoon (Gotta get back into the morning habit!)😊😊
Planned my day 😊😊 😊😕 😊😊😊😊😊😊😕😊😊😊
5th, Did creative activities 🧵 sewing and 📸 photography.
6th, just 📸, tried and failed both!
7th, 🧵and 📸.
8th, Finally have quilt triangle sizes right, I think🤪, and learned how to use remote shutter release. 9th, 🧵realized I needed to go back to square 1 with my flying geese and made 3/4 block.
10th, 🧵finished 2 blocks but it's been a struggle getting my points to match "perfectly".
11th,🧵 changed quilt pattern again. No more flying geese for me at this time!! I joined leahdayquiltfriends to learn more. 📸 my first attempt at night photography 🙂yay!
12th 🧵 and 📸
13th, 🧵washed new fabric because I had cut up too much of the original for my first 2 failed attempts and I couldn’t order any more of that fabric so I had to start over, and I watched videos on adding sashing. I’ve done sashing before but never had any professional direction. 📸 played with manual settings.
14th, 🧵 I started some serious block making today. Got 4 done and listened to podcasts and watched videos on fabric prep.
15th, 🧵 Made another 5 blocks. Things are going much better now and I'm so glad I had to switch fabrics because I didn't have enough. This is a much better color match.
16th, 🧵 Another 5 blocks today and am having a ball! Careful cutting and starching and pressing make for much nicer looking blocks.
17th, 🧵 made more blocks
18th, 🧵 made more blocks ...I might be over 25 now:) Listened to Etsy podcast and photography 101 podcast about exposure, took notes.
Hours with over 250 steps 🚶♀️10/13, 6/13, 7/13, 10/13, 9/13, 10/13,11/13, 9/13, 10/13, 11/13, charging Fitbit, 9/13, ?/13, 12/13
Logged food 📔 📔 📔📔📔📔📔📔📔📔 took a logging break, 📔📔📔2 -
Hey, if anyone here is an Instagram reader, check out trainwithjoan with Joan McDonald. Amazing "young" lady of 73 who didn't start working out until a few years ago. What an inspiration! I think Ernestine Shepherd has just moved to second place on my favorite incredible people list.3
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9/18 NYYYYTNN-Y
Gotta tighten up! Got swept up in a project!
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »9/17 NYYYYYNN-N
9/18 NYYYYTNN-Y
Gotta tighten up! Got swept up in a project!Today is your day! Gotta love projects though☺️ when you’re so into the present moment that you lose track of time.0 -
Wow! MFP is having issues today. I relied to MadisonMolly’s post, it said I had replied to another group that I belong to, and now it shows the quote here but not my reply! Not their finest hour!!!
I said @MadisonMolly2017 “today is your day and you gotta love projects that you are so present in that you lose track of time.” We’ll see where this goes!3 -
1. My goal for this month -- This September I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I like @pennysob's answer...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
09/01 - Rest Day...Did the Scottish Festival Sat., but wasn't ready for it. Egads! I hurt like crazy!
09/02 - 3.02 miles in 1 hour. And it begins...
09/03 - Rest Day...had to have a procedure done at the hospital. Everything worked out okay.
09/04 - 3.00 miles in 1 hour...DH loves the cool, dark mornings...nopey, nope, not my favorite, but we got it done.
09/05 - 2.78 miles in 59 mins.
09/06 - Rest Day
09/07 - 3.01 miles in 75 mins. Walked in a lot of sand today. Slows ya down some.
09/08 - 3.30 miles in 65 mins. All on flat ground!
09/09 - Rest Day
09/10 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/11 - 2.89 miles in 60 mins.
09/12 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/13 - Rest Day
09/14 - 3.53 miles in 70 mins.
09/15 - Rest Day
09/16 - 3.18 miles in 60 mins.
09/17 - 3.10 miles in 61 mins.
09/18 - Rest Day
09/19 - 3.13 miles in 59 mins
Chris2 -
Wow! MFP is having issues today. I relied to MadisonMolly’s post, it said I had replied to another group that I belong to, and now it shows the quote here but not my reply! Not their finest hour!!!
I said @MadisonMolly2017 “today is your day and you gotta love projects that you are so present in that you lose track of time.” We’ll see where this goes!
Thank you for your support @nebslp
I decided you are right! I discovered an art form that seems to be perfect for me. Think mixed media & fiber arts on a small lap loom. I am even painting ribbon & paper & including it.
Luckily I didn’t Marie Kindo ALL of my yarn & old clothes. I plan to use the clothes (which really aren’t in good enough shape for another) as strips in the tapestry/weaving/collage/assemblage aka I don’t know what to call it but I love the freedom, excitement & ease I am experiencing!
Thanks again!!3 -
Happy Friday
9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.
9/19 - Thur. Very short band workout. Need to spend more time figuring out what to do. I was tired.
@nebslp I checked out 'train with joan McDonald'. Thanks for the recommendation. It is very inspiring.2 -
9/17 NYYYYYNN-N
9/18 NYYYYTNN-Y
Gotta tighten up! Got swept up in a project!
9/19 NYNYYYYY-NO insomnia
9/20 YYYYYYYN-Y
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9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.
9/19 - Thur. Very short band workout. Need to spend more time figuring out what to do. I was tired.
9/20 - Sat. Short upper body video by Jessica Smith and a bit of a dance video by UptotheBeat.
I have never really done videos (or much beyond walking) so it is being kind of interesting.
I hope everyone is having a good weekend!!!
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9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.
9/19 - Thur. Very short band workout. Need to spend more time figuring out what to do. I was tired.
9/20 - Fri. Short upper body video by Jessica Smith and a bit of a dance video by UptotheBeat.
I have never really done videos (or much beyond walking) so it is being kind of interesting.
For today
9/21 - Sat. Two short videos. Yoga and Tai chi.
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Such great updates! And welcome to our group, @znaoiec! I’m always happy to see new members post and not wait until the next month. Getting started now, wherever you are, doing whatever small action is sustainable for you is the building block for success. Glad that you’ve joined us!
My focus this month on eating more mindfully is going pretty well. I enjoy my food more by slowing down and eating without distractions like the TV. But sometimes I get looped into old habits, like eating solo with my iPad. Still, I’m catching myself more and putting it aside. So I’m still making progress.
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1. My goal for this month -- This September I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I like @pennysob's answer...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
09/01 - Rest Day...Did the Scottish Festival Sat., but wasn't ready for it. Egads! I hurt like crazy!
09/02 - 3.02 miles in 1 hour. And it begins...
09/03 - Rest Day...had to have a procedure done at the hospital. Everything worked out okay.
09/04 - 3.00 miles in 1 hour...DH loves the cool, dark mornings...nopey, nope, not my favorite, but we got it done.
09/05 - 2.78 miles in 59 mins.
09/06 - Rest Day
09/07 - 3.01 miles in 75 mins. Walked in a lot of sand today. Slows ya down some.
09/08 - 3.30 miles in 65 mins. All on flat ground!
09/09 - Rest Day
09/10 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/11 - 2.89 miles in 60 mins.
09/12 - 3.00 miles in 60 mins.
09/13 - Rest Day
09/14 - 3.53 miles in 70 mins.
09/15 - Rest Day
09/16 - 3.18 miles in 60 mins.
09/17 - 3.10 miles in 61 mins.
09/18 - Rest Day
09/19 - 3.13 miles in 59 mins
09/20 - Rest Day
09/21 - Sick...ugh!
09/22 - 3.82 miles in 75 mins.
Chris3 -
Good to see some people making great progress! I have not had as good of a time with my goal. But, onwards and upwards, I will do better this week.
✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿This September, I will exercise for 20 minutes at least three days per week.Week 1 (2-8 Sept): ✅
I will be following the BodyBoss Ultimate Fitness guide along with my sister so we can keep each other motivated. This guide provides for five workouts a week, but in the interest of self-care (i.e. not beating myself up and quitting at the first mini-failure) I will be aiming to complete three of those - if I do any extra then that's just a bonus!
I will set aside time each afternoon after work to complete the workouts. I foresee some issues where I have appointments booked after work, so on these days or days where my baby needs me more, I will complete the workout later in the evening.
Each day that I complete 20 minutes of exercise, I will place a special sticker into my planner to mark it.
At the end of the month, I will have completed the pre-training for the BodyBoss fitness plan, and I will reward myself by booking myself in for either a massage or a haircut.2/9 -
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5/9 (Body Boss PTW1D3)
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7/9 (5km walk with pram at parkrun)
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Week 2 (9-15 Sept):
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Week 3 (16-22 Sept):
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21/9 (5km walk at parkrun - time: 59:40)
22/9 (20 min dance workout video)
Week 4 (23-29 Sept):23/9
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9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.
9/19 - Thur. Very short band workout. Need to spend more time figuring out what to do. I was tired.
9/20 - Fri. Short upper body video by Jessica Smith and a bit of a dance video by UptotheBeat.
9/21 - Sat. Two short videos. Yoga and Tai chi.
For today
9/22 - Sun. Two short videos. Jessica Smith Barre workout and Tai chi.
Thank you for the welcome and support. So far it is going better than expected. I am only doing short little bits but I am pleased to be making the effort to add this to my day. I am feeling a bit ADD in my approach but it seems to be what is working right now. I hope everyone had a good weekend!1 -
Keeping up with Flylady baby steps as planned
9/16 Monday - dusted and dust mopped living room 2 minute hot spot in bedroom and cleaned a bit in Zone 3 - the bathroom
9/17 Tuesday- routines
9/18 Wednesday - lots of cooking, but cleaned the microwave and the cart it sits on.
9/19 Thursday - shopping and routines
9/20 Friday- today the baby step is about laundry, but my husband does most of the laundry, so all I have to do is fold and put away. I am making that folding and putting away part of my evening routine. Went to see Downton Abbey. 😃
9/21 Saturday - Cleaned shower caddy and bathroom window and washed bathroom curtains. Also, cleaned the cupboard under the sink.
9/22 Sunday - just morning and evening routines. Went to an opera.
@TwistedSassette , good for you - another park run!
@znaoiec , little bits will get the job done. In fact that is the magic of my efforts at house cleaning and decluttering. I don’t do more that 15 minutes at a time.
@cpanus , you are doing lots of walking! Bravo!
@MadisonMolly2017 and @nebslp, your efforts at broadening your creativity are so inspiring!
@themedalist , your mindful eating sounds really great. It is a shame that we make a meal and then don’t pay attention to that wonderful food.2 -
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9/18 NYYYYTNN-Y
Gotta tighten up! Got swept up in a project!
9/19 NYNYYYYY-NO insomnia
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I read every ones posts! Some really insightful posts! Well done everyone 👆💐.
Welcome @znaoiec! Our declutterfests are so inspiring and such fun to be a part of. Glad that you were drawn to that word 😀. I am delighted that you joined in mid month! And you chose a great "I Will" for September. That was very creative doing Lunges and Squats while walking your dog 😅.
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September 19 I'm counting it ok tonight. We had a very loud thunderstorm so I went to sleep later, but no alarm next morning and I actually slept in! We haven't had rain in quite a while, so this was welcome even if very loud and bright ☔⚡ at bed time. The electricity stayed on!
September 20 ❌ I stayed up late to finish some things that I really needed for early next morning. It was a good thing that I did.
September 21 It was a fun day/ evening with my daughter and her roomie. We had a lovely day. It was a girls day so we left all the guys at their homes. I decided it was ok to go to sleep a bit later with a planned sleep-in the next morning.
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Made a good start to the week with a step aerobics workout last night that kicked my butt!
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I will be following the BodyBoss Ultimate Fitness guide along with my sister so we can keep each other motivated. This guide provides for five workouts a week, but in the interest of self-care (i.e. not beating myself up and quitting at the first mini-failure) I will be aiming to complete three of those - if I do any extra then that's just a bonus!
I will set aside time each afternoon after work to complete the workouts. I foresee some issues where I have appointments booked after work, so on these days or days where my baby needs me more, I will complete the workout later in the evening.
Each day that I complete 20 minutes of exercise, I will place a special sticker into my planner to mark it.
At the end of the month, I will have completed the pre-training for the BodyBoss fitness plan, and I will reward myself by booking myself in for either a massage or a haircut.
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9/16 - Mon. Very short yoga desk workout at work. Upper body resistant band work out. Again, very short. I just got the bands and am learning how to use them.
9/17 - Tues. Lunges and Squats while walking the dog. A stretch routine later during the day.
9/18 - Wed. Completed part (about 75%) of a workout video.
9/19 - Thur. Very short band workout. Need to spend more time figuring out what to do. I was tired.
9/20 - Fri. Short upper body video by Jessica Smith and a bit of a dance video by UptotheBeat.
9/21 - Sat. Two short videos. Yoga and Tai chi.
9/22 - Sun. Two short videos. Jessica Smith Barre workout and Tai chi.
9/23 - Mon. Short Tai chi video and short resistance band video. It is amusing that my husband has joined me in doing both videos. I can't remember him ever doing something like this.
It has been interesting to read what everyone is doing for their healthy habit. I read it and think... I want to do that too! I have made a note to myself to visit Flylady. Any help with cleaning and clutter is always on my agenda.2
