December 24
Mrs_Hoffer
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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When I noticed that Christmas Eve wasn’t taken, I knew what I wanted to write about right a way.
I began to reflect on my year as well as what the holiday season brings. Typically stress and Presents! But since we all hail from different parts of the world and have different traditions, I wanted to focus energy on something that has no season—-and that is the concept of Mindfulness, the importance of being “Present”.
Earlier this year, I took a free Stress less with Mindfulness class as well as a
RELAX: Alternative to Anger class to get tools and techniques to recognize and manage negative emotions.
Mindfulness is Paying attention to the present moment On Purpose With a nonjudgmental attitude -As if your life depended on it.
R = Recognize your anger signals.
E = Empathize by seeing the other person's point of view.
L = Listen and really hear what the person is saying.
A = Accept that the other person's anger is not about you.
X = X out the past, and keep it in the present.
My biggest take away was that we can’t afford to not manage our stress. Our lives depends on it. Stress causes so many changes in our body physiologically that over time can be detrimental to our health. So it’s worth tuning in and being present.
So if you want to glean your own wisdom and get some tools in your tool belt for 2022, check out the links to find a free virtual class that right for your schedule.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/stress_less_with_mindfulness/
https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/relax-alternatives-to-anger
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@StayFITTer ahh, thank you so much for this gentle reminder! How appropriate for today, and you are so right about it effecting our health. I'm definitely feeling the stress (yesterday) and today when I wish that I could just sit back and enjoy the holiday and the season instead. I will definitely take a look at your links!!
My being ill for the first 2 weeks of this month didn't help.... and I feel like I've been playing 'catch-up' ever since I started feeling better. I'm interested to know what others in the group do to ease some of the stress during this season! (Or to not get stressed!) 
Thanks for your willingness to post on Christmas Eve! I appreciate you! 4 -
5 star topic today! I honestly would not be more than a mindless blob without mindfulness. Now if only I was perfect at it...I need 100% at all times without exception otherwise I still crack from time to time. Still feels like a very long way to go. Granted, I did not seek out mindfulness like you did, it was more thrust upon me as a last resort! 🤪 Still just as important, no matter how you start working on it!5
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It's funny but I really do not think of mindfulness as just about anger. Mostly I think of it as being aware of our surroundings and the situation. I was walking down the hall at work at few weeks ago and happened to get in step with another employee I know a little. not much. I said hello and how was it going just to be sociable and was treated to a tirade of f bombs and hate (towards work not towards me) which caught me off guard and I could not WAIT until my path went another direction. I guess it was good I was a sounding board for a brief moment for him, but wow. That was totally uncomfortable for me and he appeared to have zero awareness of how his tirade came across.
24 Dec
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
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24th
Yes x3 even though I had some crackers, dip and Bailey's to celebrate with hubby I still managed to stay under which I'm proud of myself for. Today it feels awesome waking up without a food or alcohol hangover. I'm not a huge drinker so I def feel a lil dusty as not used to it but I didn't go over board.
Love this intro, mindfulness is everything! I am such a morning person but tend to be grumpy at night cos I'm tired so this can lead to acting out, sulking over eating etc being aware that's wat happens in the 1st place then taking steps to change it was life changing for me.
Merry Xmas guys we all still here in wat i feel is the hardest time of the yeat!! We are all legends. He he!!! Xo4 -
Such a timely topic! Definitely resonates with me in a big way. Thank you for posting it @StayFITTer.
I was expecting this holiday with the in-laws to be very stressful and surprisingly it has been very enjoyable. I’ve been practicing mindfulness as much as possible.
I think everyone has been on their best behaviour because quite a few family members have mentioned that going away with the family at Christmas was giving them anxiety, but it hasn’t been without a couple of incidences; still an improvement!
Knock on wood though, as we still have a few days to go!!!
We went out for dinner last night and had some wine so we left the car at the restaurant. This morning I ran 3 miles to collect the car. I’m still happy with my food choices. I feel like, ‘I got this!’
My mom who lives in her native country is spending Christmas alone because her niece hasn’t been vaccinated so she won’t go to her family’s house. It breaks my heart she’s alone but she’s so strong and I’m sure she doesn’t care.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Mindfulness to me relates to a life shift, an awakening if you will, I had a number of years ago. A female friend got exasperated with me and gave me the following: "why are you men so afraid of your feelings?" She said we don't even understand what they are. I asked her if that really applied to all men and only men. She said, well, it applies to you.
She then said: "feelings are merely the means by which your subconscious mind communicates with your conscious mind. That's all they are. That's why they exist. Your subconscious mind is an amalgamation of your natural instincts and life experiences. And it's making most of your decisions for you and you don't even know it. Instead you block that process as if it would make you less masculine or weak. Let me ask you...who's stronger, a person who taps into a useful even essential mechanism we have or one who kowtows to societal norm and in so doing becomes weaker?"
She then referred me to some resources which helped me understand this better. Our feelings can be a goldmine. Identifying them can illuminate the path to self care, change and the reconciliation of past wounds. On a daily basis, they're a check-in as to what's going on inside us and the more turbulent our surroundings the more helpful they can be.
I lay this out in case this is useful to others here, my approach is just one of many ways to be mindful. But it's my approach to mindfulness and it's been a great contributor to a better path.
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Pass day 4
My family do Christmas on Christmas Eve as my sister and her husband have a nuclear family Christmas Day. It works nicely because it means we go and see my husband's family tomorrow. Does mean two lots of Christmas dinner and drink and nibbles so will be pass day 5 tomorrow.3 -
December 24
Pass day describes it quite succinctly 😁2 -
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Mindfulness to me relates to a life shift, an awakening if you will, I had a number of years ago. A female friend got exasperated with me and gave me the following: "why are you men so afraid of your feelings?" She said we don't even understand what they are. I asked her if that really applied to all men and only men. She said, well, it applies to you.
She then said: "feelings are merely the means by which your subconscious mind communicates with your conscious mind. That's all they are. That's why they exist. Your subconscious mind is an amalgamation of your natural instincts and life experiences. And it's making most of your decisions for you and you don't even know it. Instead you block that process as if it would make you less masculine or weak. Let me ask you...who's stronger, a person who taps into a useful even essential mechanism we have or one who kowtows to societal norm and in so doing becomes weaker?"
She then referred me to some resources which helped me understand this better. Our feelings can be a goldmine. Identifying them can illuminate the path to self care, change and the reconciliation of past wounds. On a daily basis, they're a check-in as to what's going on inside us and the more turbulent our surroundings the more helpful they can be.
I lay this out in case this is useful to others here, my approach is just one of many ways to be mindful. But it's my approach to mindfulness and it's been a great contributor to a better path.
Such an amazing and insightful post. Please share any resources you would recommend.
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A very quiet day did some “backyard” walking are light snacked a bit but tracked going to take dogs out soak in the tub and crawl in bed Merry Christmas everyone
Thanks for all the get better wishes for the Covid house 😷5 -
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2️⃣ Pass days left.
Was planning a pass day tomorrow, but our family get together has been called off, as 2 members are isolating. They were in contact with people who tested positive.
We think one of the passengers on G/daughter’s the flight home must have tested positive as she got pinged this morning.
One of G/son’s housemates tested positive on Tues.
They had to get PCR tests done. Results aren’t back yet.
Things are up in the air for so many people.
Be mindful of your blessings.3 -
Thanks for today's topic/reminder!! 3 yes day. Applauding us.3
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Pass day. I did exercise though.3
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December 24, 2021
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Habits to maintain this month:
Kitchen Closed? Yes
Did you go "nuts" with nuts today? No (17 days -free)
Within Sugar macro today? Yes (18 days)
Pass day 1/3 (this is for accountability to myself and my records).3 -
12/24
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 👍🏻
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 👍🏻
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? 👍🏻
Used 5 passes 😭😭😭
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December goals
- Miracle Morning daily.
- yoga and strength training at least 3x weekly (Strength training WILL happen this month)
- TRY having ZERO pass days
- No LNS daily, ONLY fruits
- Daily journaling
These are my morning meditation sessions, Pete and Parker enjoy meditation too, lol
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Pass day #43
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snowshoe072 wrote: »A very quiet day did some “backyard” walking are light snacked a bit but tracked going to take dogs out soak in the tub and crawl in bed Merry Christmas everyone
Thanks for all the get better wishes for the Covid house 😷
I’m so sorry you all are going through this. Many wishes for Speedy & Complete recovery. HugsTerriRichardson112 wrote: »✅✅✅
2️⃣ Pass days left.
Was planning a pass day tomorrow, but our family get together has been called off, as 2 members are isolating. They were in contact with people who tested positive.
We think one of the passengers on G/daughter’s the flight home must have tested positive as she got pinged this morning.
One of G/son’s housemates tested positive on Tues.
They had to get PCR tests done. Results aren’t back yet.
Things are up in the air for so many people.
Be mindful of your blessings.
@TerriRichardson112
Oh my! It seems every way I look: here, FB, IG, and all my online art groups have rampant Covid. I haven’t seen anything like this throughout COVID.
I am sending positive thoughts that your DGD & DGS are not impacted.
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Dec 24
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Day 4: no high sat fat foods for heart health.
Walked along the Pacific Ocean with husband & visiting son. Brilliant sun AND gorgeous clouds, high numbers of seagulls, vibrant vegetation, and ferocious waves!
Memories for a lifetime!5 -
Yes for 3
1/3 pass days used
Merry Christmas.3 -
Dec 24
Exercise:
(8901steps by midnight - fit bit added more than 250 activity-calorie credits to my log)
Logged: everything ( a light day in anticipation of TurkeyFest tomorrow_ )
In Goal: all in and no exercise calories eaten
The drawing update will be posted by Boxing Day (needed time to finish the dusting, and then decorate our tree .... )
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Track: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes- Treadmill: 31 min / 1.79 mi
- Full body warm up 5 min
- Day 10 of EPIC II - POWERFUL full body workout (+ cool down) 65 min
Added the treadmill today along with my EPIC workout for a few extra exercise calories and used nearly all of them. But I'm happy to say it was a 3x yes day.3 -
Pass day 3/33
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 60 minutes on the Peloton
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? No
Pass days used - 2 (Dec 3, Dec 24)4 -
Exercise: walked and walked and walked
Calories: way under
Tracked: even the Starbies4 -
12/24
Exercise: 87 minutes mountain biking, 55 minutes stretching and PT exercises
Tracking: yes
Calories: under
Pass days used: 04 -
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~🎄~ 12 / 24 /2021~~ Waving Hi ~~🤶🏼~~ Merry Christmas Eve ~BLESSings ALLways ~💖~
Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 180+ min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did
STEPS......... 22, 640 +.......... 180 walking .........
WOOOOHOOOOO.... Doing 90 min. early morning walking along
with a couple 45 min. walks while baking ... really paid off... I was
able to splurge a bit for Christmas Eve AND Still stayed on Track!!!
Christmas... will be easy getting up at 5 am to do comp & 90min walk
before the festivities
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24
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