“This DECEMBER I Will...”
Options
Replies
-
So after yesterday's "failure," something one of you said (I'm pretty sure it was Maddie) came to my mind this morning. In that spirit:
- Every morning while I drink my tea, I will read 10 minutes of my book as soon as I read my morning devotional and check MFP. [There will be time for all of this; I drink a lot of tea.
] - Every morning I will ride my stationary bike for 5 minutes as soon as I shower and get dressed for the day.
I think I will put these statements on Post-It notes. One will go on the tea canister, and one will go on my bathroom mirror.
I'm so glad I started participating in this group more!
@PKM0515
Awesome!! SO happy for you! You have now DONE the hard part & now you will reap the benefits!
One whispered side note: remove the word failure even in quotes! You gained valuable information which (because you care) you used to make an improved plan!! That’s a SuCCESS❣️
We must be kind to ourselves, I firmly believe, to lose & maintain our wt.
We are all made of stardust!!! So completely lucky to be on this planet!
Have a great day!!!!1 - Every morning while I drink my tea, I will read 10 minutes of my book as soon as I read my morning devotional and check MFP. [There will be time for all of this; I drink a lot of tea.
-
@PKM0515 your plan is awesome! The triggers that you hook to a behavior is what makes it stick. And the post it note reminder is a good idea, too.
Today’s update:
This December I will go to my basement before noon and work out or stay upstairs and do an exercise video.
Dec 1 🥊 (boxing)
Dec 2 🥊 and 23 min CS (classical stretch dvd)
Dec 3 23 min CS
Dec 4 🥊 and 🏋️ (Resistance machine)
Go @nebslp!!! Boxing Buff Lady!!!!!!1 -
@SummerSkier Does brushing after your nightly waterpik seem to be working better for you? Hope you hit on a good trigger...or tweak. I think many people spend most of our lives with tunnel vision. Getting sideways once in awhile helps awaken in us new ways of thinking (hopefully for the better ).
@77tes Your gratitude habit seems to be like the wave that ripples outward
@MadisonMolly2017 Love the "checks"!
@texasgardnr You are my inspiration to get the paper clutter out of the spare bedroom.
I feel like I'm running a race with the clock and am losing. So then I'll think I should quit studying French because it is pretty pointless. But then I hear how good it is for my brain and I really enjoy it, so I'll keep it on my list. I think I need to get up earlier but that means going to bed earlier which is a killer thought
so ???? I may have to tip a bit sideways until I figure this out! Or just bite the bullet and go to bed before midnight-1. January goal???? 2 -
one addition to today:
1. This December I will go to my basement before noon and work out or stay upstairs and do an exercise video.
Dec 1 🥊
Dec 2 🥊 and 23 min CS (classical stretch dvd
Dec 3 23 min CS
Dec 4 🥊 and 🏋️ (Resistance machine) and 23 min CS1 -
12/1 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, MV 🚫, R 🚫
12/4 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
2 -
nice day @PKM0515 and @nebslp !!!! I got stars for tooth brushing yesterday also also tho I did not have the best day foodwise. shrug.
@MadisonMolly2017 looks like you ARE keeping it simple this month! CHECK!
I was thinking about what you wrote on racing the clock @nebslp and I think there are some days you just can't get it all done. You have been adding more training every day so something may have to give somewhere. Take your time. Your sleep hours seem to be pretty set in stone. I find that when I am going in the office and really want a longer run I get up earlier to do that. Not all the time and I don't end up going to sleep earlier.
toothbrushing 3x (shamelessly copying stars!)
12/1 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/4 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟1 -
0
-
@SummerSkier , hubby still gets the Grinch mask. It’s his trademark. 🤣
December 4 - lots of planning for our socially distanced Christmas party! Long phone conversation followed by long chat on Messenger followed by an in-person chat.
December 5 - wrapped a present for my daughters.1 -
12/1 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, MV 🚫, R 🚫
12/4 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/5 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟1 -
Well we are on a roll so far guys.. I am finding it easier to get that 2nd and 4rd brushing in when I just do it right after I waterpik instead of giving it it's own special slot. Still feel some resistance to the extra 2 minutes tho. Let's just see how the whole month goes.
Happy Sunday:
12/1 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/4 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/5 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟1 -
Rest day yesterday since I was gone all day and everything was out of sync.
Happy Sunday morning! May your days be merry and bright!⭐️
Great job to our star collectors😁 I like seeing all the 🌟 first thing in the morning❣️
@77tes looking forward to what’s on the Christmas agenda today.
@MadisonMolly2017 Let’s not get carried away by putting “buff” next to my name just yet🙀 but I do enjoy boxing even more than I thought I would. Thank you❣️
2 -
Happy Sunday!
December 6 - wrapped a present for my husband.
First week of December
1 -
@77tes Very pretty tracker!
1. This December I will go to my basement before noon and work out or stay upstairs and do an exercise video.
Dec 1 🥊
Dec 2 🥊 and 23 min CS (classical stretch dvd
Dec 3 23 min CS
Dec 4 🥊 and 🏋️ (Resistance machine) and 23 min CS
Dec 5 Rest day
Dec 6 free weights (very few icon choices here)
1 -
Hi all! Enjoying reading everyone’s plans and progress !
1. My goal for this month. This December I will do something active each day.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal- mark my activity in my journal each night.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - do my activity after supper during the week and first thing in the morning on the weekend.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) each day!
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Arm pump and journaling.
9. What help do you need from us? Encouragement!
10. What does success look like to you at the end of December? Everyday with activity.
3 -
12/1 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, MV 🚫, R 🚫
12/4 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/5 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/6 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
Have a great week, everyone! 💖1 -
12/1 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/4 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/5 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
12/6 = M 🌟, Noon 🌟, N 🌟
2 -
December 7 - I ribboned my SILs gift.3
-
GRACE + eating one MINDFUL MEAL + under 2100 calories daily (began 12/7)
GRACE= Guided meditation, Reading, Artmaking, Chat, Exercise
Dec 1 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 2 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 3 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 4 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 5 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟
Dec 6 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Dec 7 GRACE 🌟 MINDFUL🌟 <2100 🌟
Hopping on the gold star 🚂❣️❣️2 -
12/1 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/2 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/3 = M 🌟, MV 🚫, R 🚫
12/4 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/5 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/6 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
12/7 = M 🌟, MV 🌟, R 🌟
I'm glad I've got company in the galaxy! 🌟 😉
I have to admit, I'm struggling with the reading. Mostly, I think it's trouble focusing. Also, I would prefer to be reading a "real" book rather than a digital copy, although I'm so thankful my library offers digital options.
Yesterday I almost didn't read, but decided to at the last minute. I used to enjoy reading SO much, and I want to recapture that feeling! Forgive me for babbling and thinking/analyzing "out loud." 📚 💙1 -
I do like the starry look here! I see a trend starting
@PKM0515 If you're having trouble sitting down to read, you could try audiobooks and listen to them when you aren't sitting and your hands are busy, like when cooking or cleaning or sewing, etc. But sometimes it's nice to just sit and relax with a good book. Audiobooks has helped me read lots of books I wouldn't have made the time to sit with, so it's a good option for me. BTW...I like it when people think out loud 1
