This June I Will....
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I track & weigh everything because then I can eat more. 4 years ago when I didn’t, I would add in a lot of extra calories so I wouldn’t go over.
Surprisingly, tracking all with NO eating out or take out, is allowing me to eat 2350 a day instead of 2070, which means even with dutiful tracking of all, there were 280 calories per day of extra calories eaten & I’m now burning 40 calories more per day SO eating out made me off by 240 calories per day.
But the 2350 must be tracked carefully & I need to exercise every day, avg 87 minutes.
So tracking helps me figure out a lot of things. If no is up I can look at sodium, for ex.
My mantra is “track the reality because you can’t fool your body!”3 -
First week was good. The weekend not so good. Need to actually start making plans for the weekends because boredom is a big trigger. Finished a course on Insight Timer called Anxiety Tool kit and it was amazing.3
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I can't believe it is already June! I have been implementing small changes during May and I'm not sure which one to use as my goal this month, so I'm going to have 2 goals for June that can be done at the same time.
You all have some really great goals! I do need to find something for my emotions and anxiety also, so I want to see what the June Joy thread is about! I love the different trackers you all have! I also love the idea of reading an actual page-turning book. I started one the other evening because I'm trying to stay away from social media and it's too tempting at night to look at Facebook or the news when I read off my iPad Kindle app. I realized that I don't have very many actual BOOKS in my house anymore which made me really feel sad. So, I grabbed one that I did have and have not read yet ("Eat, Pray, Love") and started reading that before bed. I plan to begin buying more books again also. It's sad to me that I have actually gotten rid of so many of them and didn't even realize it until now...6 years after we moved here.
On to my goal...
In June, I will pre-plan what I plan to eat for the day and pre-journal it on paper or in MFP. I will also make a "1% change" each day by asking myself "What small change can I make today?".
The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Write down in my daily journal what I plan to eat for both meals and snacks. Add a small change I can make, i.e. no sour cream on baked potato, walnuts instead of croutons on salad, Stevia & Almond milk vs creamer in coffee, park further away from store, ride bicycle to library instead of drive...
The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: When I pour my first cup of coffee, I will sit down with my journal.
How often will you do your new habit: Daily. Either evening before or that morning.
What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?: Tell myself "YES!" with a fist pump in the air!
What does success look like to you at the end of June? Planning and logging will be a habit and part of my daily morning routine that I don't have to think about. I will have adapted many new small changes that will add up to good rewards! If I am able to reach my mini goal of <175 lbs OR be able to wear my wedding ring again for the first time in 8 years, I will book myself a massage.
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Thanks for the encouragement I needed to continue logging, even though it's informal right now on a voice memo. I spent some time transferring the memos onto mfp the last 3 days today. It's no wonder I gained 5 pounds since April if that's been my pattern of eating!:( Baby steps. No judgement, just increased awareness.
Yesterday's goal was centered around posture. My first plan was to use my posture app everyday. It's a 5 minute "makeover" and I thought that would be easy to do. However, I thought about my posture throughout the day but didn't do the app until almost bedtime so I figured that's not the most effective way of improving my posture every day. Now I am standing with shoulders and tummy in a better place whenever I think about it through out the day so still a posture goal, just don't feel obligated to do the app every day.
A thunderstorm has just moved into the area so I'm going to log off before we lose power and this message. Hope you're all doing well!2 -
I'm reading Sense and Sensibility because it is Jane Austen's first published work.
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I am really enjoying reading the annotated edition I wrote about in my first post. It is giving me a lot of insight into the customs, vocabulary and especially how the popular prevailing patterns of thought influenced behaviors of that time period. The introduction was also so worth reading for a lot of extra understanding.
I decided that after reading the paper book that I was free to re-read the chapter on my old, I repeat very old, second generation Kindle that was passed down to me many years ago, which is practically like reading a paper book because of the size and no light, and absolutely no temptation to indulge in screen time. The font is larger which makes it more comfortable. And even though it is big for a Kindle it is so much lighter than this edition of my book, and easier on my eyes.
I really like my newer Kindle and the app on my devises, but I certainly enjoy this oldie one for reading older/ classic books especially.
Everyone is writing so many very insightful and inspiring posts, as well as creating some super cool habit charts! Thank you for sharing.
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I get a bunch of free books for my Kindle on Book Bub. Started reading before bed instead of being on my phone and it has been great and it helps with my sleep. I am so happy. I am currently reading series of books by author Sara Blaedel. I actually found a book at the dollar store and got hooked.
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@prgirl39mfp, I've also used Book Bub before. Glad that you are finding books to read before bedtime instead of being on the phone. And that is helping you with your 😴! Well done!!
I'm reading Sense and Sensibility because it is Jane Austen's first published work.
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Happy Sunday y'all
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@texasgardnr 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 10 claps for daily reading!!!4
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@texasgardnr 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 10 claps for daily reading!!!
What she said! 10 more claps for the daily reading!
I really like how each of us can make our monthly habit focus our own. Reading an actual book is a fantastic thing to focus on. It connects us with our past. That’s how we grew up reading and that’s how we’ve been reading until, what, maybe 10 years ago?
I remember reading under the covers with a flashlight. Funny, mom never seemed to put an end to that.
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Logged all my meals in Week 2. It does get easier!3
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@themedalist Yep, reading under the covers was definitely a think at our house. My daughters and I are reading Northanger Abbey and my youngest realized that she had first read the book 25 years ago after her 7th grade teacher had given it to her at the end of the school year. She read it in the backyard tent she slept in all that summer and she remembers her dad yelling out the window, “It’s 3am! Turn that lantern off and go to sleep!”
I’ve continued with my meditation practice, and haven’t missed a day. 🧘♀️
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Thanks @nebslp, @themedalist, for the encouragement! And for bringing up some fun memories... about reading when I was supposed to be sleeping 🔦📙😴.
My husband built bunk beds for our children when they were young, with a shelf in the headboards for their books and special toys. He included a small fluorescent light that he built into it for their night time reading!
I'm going to read a paper copy 📖 of a classic novel. This is just for fun reading! I am currently reading Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 📚 .
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Bravo @texasgardnr Great read by the way! Thanks
I am now reading Mithc Albom's Finding Chika. His books make me cry, they are so inspiring and touching. I love them.
June is almost over and I found this month to be very trying in terms of my emotional eating. The course really helps me in terms of getting in touch with my triggers. Some days have been better than others.3 -
I spent the past two days driving 900 miles to see my daughter so I’m pretty sure most of my goals went out the window, except I did drink my water. It took 17 hours (had to hit a few of my favorite quilt shops along the way) so I’m beat and will get back on track tomorrow with my goals that are possible for the next two weeks while I’m here. I’ve not been meditating but otherwise has been pretty successful with my morning water, steps, vitamins, going outside, and posture awareness. I’ll keep trying.2
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@texasgardnr , we just started Sense and Sensibility. I’m so glad we voted to read Jane Austen.
@prgirl39mfp , books that make you cry are good - that means the characters are real to you. I’ve been resorting to emotional eating too. I know the trigger, I’m just not using my fixes when the trigger pops up.3 -
Hi Friends,
I just caught up on all your posts, encouraging comments, and challenges!
It’s been a whacky time for me with some medical tests - one is perfect. Waiting to hear on the 2nd. + my Dad was admitted into hospital with problem caused (decades later) from an earlier surgery which *might* be the one I have to have!😳
I did take on what was supposed to be a shorter, part time work gig, but I can tell I’m stressed & not at the level of peace I was before. I’m walking as usual (but much more tired), food calories are flood but food choices not as good as before, and I’ve made it a point to go to bed early & relax if I wake up early & coax myself back to sleep. I also took a page (lil) from your books & now have a book I will look at, if needed, so I don’t look at my phone, so Thank YOU!!
I am proudest of how I’m handling tough situations. 4.5 years ago I set out to “figure out how to control my mind” and handles with strength & grace a 5 day wait prior to yesterday’s potentially life-changing year and subsequent results. Vastly relieved, but I know I’m strong & can manage the worry and/or terror now.
I’m not using my tracker, but I am eating fruit/veg, protein, etc. macro/micros are good.
I’m just focusing on minutes of exercise, calories, rough macro percentages, water, sleep, and mindfulness.LOL I’ll figure out eating more beans another month 😂
Best to you all!
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I'm going to read a paper copy 📖 of a classic novel. This is just for fun reading! I am currently reading Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 📚 .
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Maddie @MadisonMolly2017, it sounds like you are walking through some scary times. Glad to hear the one test was good. I’m glad that your good practices are supporting you at this difficult times. I’ll be praying for good results on your 2nd test and for your dad. Hugs!
@texasgardnr , I’m starting on Sense & Sensibility now. Fun reading!
I’m sticking with my meditation practice. I’m finding it easier than I expected.
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@77tes
Thank you so much!
Dad is out of the woods as of this morning!!
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Still awaiting the 2nd test- likely another week. I’m keeping busy.
Got into a bag of a food that now makes me queasy. My husband agreed that we should toss a bunch of the unhealthy foods. We thought of giving it to neighborhood 20-somethings but they workout & wasn’t sure they’d eat it either. I’m so grateful for him.
Not beating myself up - it was part of my learning to handle food cues these past 4 months that I used to avoid by only going down certain aisles.
Better to toss them than having to go back to trying to lose weight!!!
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@MadisonMolly2017 I'm happy to hear your dad is out of the woods! That's wonderful news! I will add you to my prayers also, that your 2nd test comes back good. xoxo
I am inspired by all of you who are reading more. I've been wanting to get away from reading on my Kindle app at night because they say the light causes a lesser quality sleep, but I really struggle reading a real paper book without bothering my husband with light. I have one of those little book lights that clamp onto the cover, but it's harder on my eyes. Anyway, I also get many free books and got hooked on Blake Pierce's suspense series. Always looking for suggestions of authors who write mystery/suspense!
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In June, I will....In June, I will pre-plan what I plan to eat for the day and pre-journal it on paper or in MFP. I will also make a "1% change" each day by asking myself "What small change can I make today?".
The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Write down in my daily journal what I plan to eat for both meals and snacks. Add a small change I can make, i.e. no sour cream on baked potato, walnuts instead of croutons on salad, Stevia & Almond milk vs creamer in coffee, park further away from store, ride bicycle to library instead of drive...
The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: When I pour my first cup of coffee, I will sit down with my journal.
How often will you do your new habit: Daily. Either evening before or that morning.
What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?: Tell myself "YES!" with a fist pump in the air!
What does success look like to you at the end of June? Planning and logging will be a habit and part of my daily morning routine that I don't have to think about. I will have adapted many new small changes that will add up to good rewards! If I am able to reach my mini goal of <175 lbs OR be able to wear my wedding ring again for the first time in 8 years, I will book myself a massage.
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@MadisonMolly2017 , it makes much more sense to toss food that is unhealthy than to consume it and undermine your health. If it means staying out of certain aisles to avoid trigger foods - that’s a pretty simple and smart way to deal with the problem.
I’m so glad to hear the good news about your dad!
@PackerFanInGB , sometimes you can adjust your device to reduce the blue light. I have my IPad set for “night shift,” You might try that if your device has it.2 -
@77tes Thank you! I changed it on my iPhone also, and boy does that make a difference! I was struggling with both. 1
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PackerFanInGB wrote: »In June, I will....In June, I will pre-plan what I plan to eat for the day and pre-journal it on paper or in MFP. I will also make a "1% change" each day by asking myself "What small change can I make today?".
The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Write down in my daily journal what I plan to eat for both meals and snacks. Add a small change I can make, i.e. no sour cream on baked potato, walnuts instead of croutons on salad, Stevia & Almond milk vs creamer in coffee, park further away from store, ride bicycle to library instead of drive...
The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: When I pour my first cup of coffee, I will sit down with my journal.
How often will you do your new habit: Daily. Either evening before or that morning.
What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?: Tell myself "YES!" with a fist pump in the air!
What does success look like to you at the end of June? Planning and logging will be a habit and part of my daily morning routine that I don't have to think about. I will have adapted many new small changes that will add up to good rewards! If I am able to reach my mini goal of <175 lbs OR be able to wear my wedding ring again for the first time in 8 years, I will book myself a massage.
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@texasgardnr , did your annotated Sense and Sensibility discuss the filigree basket? I just had to look up an article on it and I thought of you. 😊0
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Hi Everyone!
Discarding the problem foods & careful purchasing is working!
Quality of food is higher.
Still awaiting one test results - I guess it takes 3 weeks😲
Focusing on self-care after some ugly work stuff.
Have realized creativity & color & artmaking is NOT frivolous & in less than a month I have decided to officially be Retired. I had been fighting it, but I have really seen my stress levels zoom up & my positive attitude struggle.
I hope you are all doing well.
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Sorry for being such a no show this month. My Dad's birthday was last week and knowing that he's kind of down about living in a nursing home under a pandemic, I reached out to his family and friends and asked them to make birthday videos for him. About 40 people participated and I created a website for him that he just loved. But the whole project was insanely time consuming on top of my entirely on-line full time job. Sometimes I just can't stomach more computer time. I need walks, gardening, and guitars to re-balance my life.
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@MadisonMolly2017 , congratulations on your decision to retire. Creativity and art making are definitely NOT frivolous!
@themedalist , what a wonderful way to honor your dad’s birthday and cheer and encourage him! That Website and 40 videos sound like a HUGE project! I’m so glad he loved it!
My goals went well. I’m still in love with my habit tracker. I did manage to meditate every day in June although I don’t feel like it is an established habit yet.
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@MadisonMolly2017 , congratulations on your decision to retire. Creativity and art making are definitely NOT frivolous!
@themedalist , what a wonderful way to honor your dad’s birthday and cheer and encourage him! That Website and 40 videos sound like a HUGE project! I’m so glad he loved it!
My goals went well. I’m still in love with my habit tracker. I did manage to meditate every day in June although I don’t feel like it is an established habit yet.
@77tes I’m so glad you love your tracker! Congratulations on your many successes!!1
