This January I Will...
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@Jana_2020 Thanks I know I can do it I have done it before my resolve is just lacking!
@jamcnewman keep my posted on the ukulele!2 -
I will also be participating in my first ever Fitbit Challenge this weekend (midnight + 1 second Sat => midnight - 1 second Sun) The challenger with the most steps at the end of the 48 hrs wins. 🏇 for the 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I am currently 5002 steps ahead in the Fitbit Weekend Warrior challenge (unless she hasn't updated lately ... 🤷♀️) Only 2 of us in this one. 🏇🏇 for the 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 !2 -
Key and Targets:Rep2tRhythm (on weekdays) 🏋️( or n if a weekend ) Target 17 or better (week-end "n" not counted, but not considered ❌)Report Jan 8
Balance practice (daily) ⚖ Target 28 or better
Creative Time (daily) 🖌 (diamond painting daily for now) Target 28 or better
6000+ steps by bedtime (daily) 👟 (6000 is bare minimum to close ring; most days will be doing more) Target 28 or better
Not done / streak broken ❌ Target < 4 in each row
🏋️ (17+) - ...n...n...🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆...n (core workouts )
⚖ (28+) - 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸
🖌 (28+) - 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 (5D diamond painting kit)
👟 (28+) - 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀
So far, all according to plan!
This is my 5D Diamond Painting station and progress to date:
It's a bit of a cross between pointalist paint-by-number and fine mosaic onto a pre-stamped / pre-gummed surface. This one has 22 colors, and is 13.75" x 9.75" (30 x 40 cm)1 -
MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »donna25trinity wrote: »Report
Last 5 days has been going really well. I have meet all my 14 habits on the weekdays and all 12 on the weekends thus far. I added another habit yesterday which is to ensure I make my Toddler laugh. Seeing him happy makes my day but sometimes I can get caught up with life you know cooking cleaning etc so I want to make this a habit to so that I hve the pleasure of seeing that beautiful smile of his everyday. Have a fab day guys. I am really enjoying this group. Xo
I love so much your toddler smile habit omgosh ❤️❤️❤️
He he thanks hun!! He has the best laugh ever, lol! I find if I have this habit in mind im more likely to be much more present with him and in turn we hve loads of fun. 1 laugh a day usually results in 20+ a day! Xox3 -
Key and Targets:Rep2tRhythm (on weekdays) 🏋️( or n if a weekend ) Target 17 or better (week-end "n" not counted, but not considered ❌)Report Jan 8
Balance practice (daily) ⚖ Target 28 or better
Creative Time (daily) 🖌 (diamond painting daily for now) Target 28 or better
6000+ steps by bedtime (daily) 👟 (6000 is bare minimum to close ring; most days will be doing more) Target 28 or better
Not done / streak broken ❌ Target < 4 in each row
🏋️ (17+) - ...n...n...🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆...n (core workouts )
⚖ (28+) - 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸
🖌 (28+) - 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 (5D diamond painting kit)
👟 (28+) - 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀
So far, all according to plan!
This is my 5D Diamond Painting station and progress to date:
It's a bit of a cross between pointalist paint-by-number and fine mosaic onto a pre-stamped / pre-gummed surface. This one has 22 colors, and is 13.75" x 9.75" (30 x 40 cm)
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8th
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9 habits done today happy with that seeing it the w/e. Xo1 -
@jamcnewman Thanks for the ukulele resource! I'm always looking for more ways to play. I joined a local group in Sunriver recently and what a difference it makes when you can actually play with others! Last time I went, the gal with the accordion sat next to me and apologized. "I'm sorry, I tend to drown out whoever I'm close to..." Fine by me...🤣 I haven't seen a notice for another jam session and with Omicron surging in our area, things will probably be on hold again. The group did some great online get togethers over the last year that I can watch and play, so I will continue to do that. We are heading to the ranch today, so I wouldn't be able to attend for a couple of months anyway. It's all good...playing the uke makes me happy! 🙂
P.S. I just spent some quality time pouring over the playlist and am inspired to get cracking on some new "old" favorites! Thank you again!😘4 -
I will also be participating in my first ever Fitbit Challenge this weekend (midnight + 1 second Sat => midnight - 1 second Sun) The challenger with the most steps at the end of the 48 hrs wins. 🏇 for the 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I am currently 5002 steps ahead in the Fitbit Weekend Warrior challenge (unless she hasn't updated lately ... 🤷♀️) Only 2 of us in this one. 🏇🏇 for the 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 !
A late joiner logged HER Saturday steps late in the evening and as of this morning she is less than 1000 steps behind me🏇🏇....🏇1 -
Hello Everyone! With work back in full swing and a report due to my town next week on my trustees work, I’m finding it hard to check-in as often as I’d like, but I will post on the weekend and when possible mid week. So many great updates! A few thoughts come to mind.
@donna25trinity, I also love your “make my toddler laugh” habit. What a lovely thing to focus on!
@TerriRichardson112, CONSOLIDATE is a great word for 2022. There are only so many things we can focus on and give our attention to. I think it’s good to combine and streamline whenever possible.
@BMcC9, “Don’t break the streak” is critically important. Habits are created from repetition and daily repetition is key. It’s one of the reasons we recommend having a habit tracker so that you can see your daily progress and build that streak. James Clear has another recommendation which is equally important: don’t miss twice (two days in a row). Life happens and sometimes we aren’t able to do the things we intended to do. @Jana_2020 had such a day recently. That’s OK, but it is important to get right back on track the next day. Otherwise, it’s tough to build a habit. My own experience is that the longer I’ve been doing something, the easier it is to miss a day or two here and there and even multiple days in a row. It’s a firmly entrenched habit. I’ve been playing the guitar for six years now and while I usually practice daily, I do miss days here and there. Not a big deal. But for new habits I’m trying to build, such as daily balance exercises, daily repetitions are key. Actions aren’t habits until they become part of our daily routine.
@sewfast, I just love your observation that you are not your end result. Identity based habits are especially powerful and will be the focus of a future monthly challenge.
@PackerFanInGB, Great idea to start journaling at night to get those worries out before they interfere with your sleep!
@snowshoe072, snacking at night was one of the two things I identified as to why I was 50 pounds overweight when I started with MFP in 2011. Large portion sizes was the other. I had to go cold turkey with the night time snacking for quite a while before I broke that habit. @Jana_2020 found moving to a different room really helpful and that’s not surprising. Habits can be triggered by our environment and surroundings. If you’re used to having a snack at night in your living room while you watch TV, your brain may insist on a snack when you’re in that environment. Now that I’ve broken that environmental cue, I can occasionally have a snack while eating TV. But I make sure it doesn’t happen two days in a row. I have a regular nighttime snack before I go to bed because if I’m at all hungry, I can’t sleep. But I always have that nighttime snack when the TV is off and usually in a different room.
I’ve had a good week and have done my balance exercises every day. Having the trigger of feeding my dogs breakfast has been really helpful. They won’t let me forget to feed them.
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End of week one
Hi everyone,
Things are going well here. My tracker and some notes:
The hydrate upon rising is helping, as
I hoped it would, with some health complications and is now a part of my “habit super stacking”.
It starts with iPhone plugged in down the hall from the bedroom after an alarm to remind me to do so every night. Keeping it off has been a charm for my sleep so far.
On the way to bed each night, I bring a thermal jug of fresh water for the morning. Then I drink that full 16 ounces of water when I wake. Next, socks and shoes on asap to be ready for steps, steps, steps.
The socks/shoes/steps habit stacking is really the cause of my success so far with my 10,000+ steps a day January 1-12. I had hit 11,000 steps by 1 pm yesterday 🥳 It has been so brutally cold here (and Omicron) and all my steps are indoors and either in the house generally or on the treadmill.
I have one big project to finish in my knitting pile and have been putting it off (and feeling horribly guilty about it for years 🥺). I want to finish it and gift it to our daughter, but I have felt like I can’t do the “best” job as I am unsure of technique. This is really a hand designed project at this point rather than following an established pattern. I requested multiple books from the library this past week and have already received and reviewed six of them. I know how to start on this, and every day I must now “do” rather than read about it. 😜 I will be reporting back on keeping on the 15 minutes a day of knitting on this and will be tracking in my daily tracker.
I have a new Apple Watch and have it set to prompt me for mindfulness (Breath & Reflect modes) multiple times a day. After using this since December 26, I can honestly say that habit is having a positive impact in the reduction of my stress response to frustration. Seeing the record of my success on my Fitness app (along with the encouraging feedback on the Mindfulness app for each successful completion), & marking it on my daily paper tracker are all helping ground me in this.
I feel a real sense of accomplishment every day as I am now looking forward to what activity is ahead for decluttering and organizing. This habit has taken multiple approaches and effort to anchor. It is happening 🥳 and I will keep on this. Such a sense of intrinsic reward now, and previously it felt like torture.
All the best to each of you for the week ahead.
Julie5 -
Where did you get this version of a habit tracker ? (in case I want to go from spreadsheet to paper-based at some point)
Anyone else have "spiral style" product recommendations?1 -
My back to basics reboot
1. Finding something beautiful and something to be grateful for daily - Every Day 🌟
2. Fasting at least 12 hours overnight (so no nighttime snacking). - Missed 2 days 👌
3. Staying under 100 carbs and under calories - Missed 2/days 👌
4. Daily yoga and meditation - Meditation every day 🌟, but missed one day of Yoga
5. Daily journaling and pleasure reading - Every Day 🌟
6. DRINKING AT LEAST 8 glasses of water - Every Day 🌟
My tracker
I’m also challenging myself to to spend more time outside. 10 hours so far this year.
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Where did you get this version of a habit tracker ? (in case I want to go from spreadsheet to paper-based at some point)
Anyone else have "spiral style" product recommendations?
@BMcC9
Hi Beej I ordered mine on Amazon.ca after I asked @77tes where she got hers (and her daughter got it for her, she thought Amazon).
Bliss Collections Habit Tracker Calendar Notepad, Gold Spiral Bound Botanical Floral Journal to Track Progress and Reach Your Goals - Undated 12 Month Journal https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B087D85NN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2AQ8PZQEVZ90N95A1T8K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I accidentally ordered two…. 🥳🥳🥳 So, I’ll be in stock for a while.
I like the one @77tes has better, but couldn’t find it on “.ca”
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@jamcnewman Thanks for the ukulele resource! I'm always looking for more ways to play. I joined a local group in Sunriver recently and what a difference it makes when you can actually play with others! Last time I went, the gal with the accordion sat next to me and apologized. "I'm sorry, I tend to drown out whoever I'm close to..." Fine by me...🤣 I haven't seen a notice for another jam session and with Omicron surging in our area, things will probably be on hold again. The group did some great online get togethers over the last year that I can watch and play, so I will continue to do that. We are heading to the ranch today, so I wouldn't be able to attend for a couple of months anyway. It's all good...playing the uke makes me happy! 🙂
P.S. I just spent some quality time pouring over the playlist and am inspired to get cracking on some new "old" favorites! Thank you again!😘
So cool!!! Xxx1 -
9th Jan report
9 habits done for the 9th of Jan!!! Happy with this as last day of w/e. Xo2 -
Interesting (but not bio-mechanically surprising) ... the Rep to the Rhythm (YouTube) Chair Abs 12 minutes works the various parts of the core harder than the Standing Core (same length). I felt it more at the time and longer afterwards.
I will be continuing with the chair version for the rest of this week.3 -
]Key and Targets:Rep2tRhythm (on weekdays) 🏋️( or n if a weekend ) Target 17 or better (week-end "n" not counted, but not considered ❌)Report Jan 9
Balance practice (daily) ⚖ Target 28 or better
Creative Time (daily) 🖌 (diamond painting daily for now) Target 28 or better
6000+ steps by bedtime (daily) 👟 (6000 is bare minimum to close ring; most days will be doing more) Target 28 or better
Not done / streak broken ❌ Target < 4 in each row
🏋️ (17+) - ..n....n..🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆...n..🎆 (core workouts )
⚖ (28+) - 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸
🖌 (28+) - 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 (5D diamond painting kit)
👟 (28+) - 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀🚀 🚀
A late joiner logged HER Saturday steps late in the evening and as of Sunday morning she was less than 1000 steps behind me
🏇🏁....🏇🏇 I was first past the post!!!! (ahead by over 5000 steps in 48 hrs - other two were very close to each other)3 -
Key and Targets:Rep2tRhythm (on weekdays) 🏋️( or n if a weekend ) Target 17 or better (week-end "n" not counted, but not considered ❌)Report Jan 10
Balance practice (daily) ⚖ Target 28 or better
Creative Time (daily) 🖌 (diamond painting daily for now) Target 28 or better
6000+ steps by bedtime (daily) 👟 (6000 is bare minimum to close ring; most days will be doing more) Target 28 or better
Not done / streak broken ❌ Target < 4 in each row
🏋️ (17+) - ..n....n..🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆 🎆..n..🎆 🎆 (core workouts )
⚖ (28+) - 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸
🖌 (28+) - 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 🎨 (5D diamond painting kit)
👟 (28+) - 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀 🚀🚀 🚀 🚀
🏇🏇🏇 The same three of us are now doing a Fitbit Workweek Hustle ( who will get the highest total steps over a 5-day span?)2 -
I missed checking in with you all yesterday 😥! We are all settled in at the ranch and getting busy! I got a great workout this morning and am planning a good walk this afternoon, weather and chores permitting. My new ukulele was waiting for me and I've tuned her up and am ready to play! @jamcnewman Thank you again for the music! 🎶 Happy Tuesday everyone!
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I just found the following chartBased on my target of "6000+ steps (minimum) per day", I have bumped my profile up to lightly active. This upped my daily calories from 1250 to 1360 pre any exercise / activity credits.
This is just about where I (re)started at the beginning of Nov 2021. Now I just have to figure out how to make SURE I keep most calories in the eaten by dinner time-frame. I am also veeeeeerrrrry close to sliding into the upper edge of my currently-desired maintenance wt range - maybe by mid to late Feb or so.
Sooooooo - time to look more closely at the Rest of My Life .....
For those of you who have made a study of this already, do the numbers in this body-fat percentage suggested ranges chart look reasonable? I am a 63 yrr old female (medium bone frame) looking to the "healthy" range (never ever been "athlete" / female version of gym rat )I am currently at ~34% which seems to be "juuuuust inside acceptable range" but a target at or just below 30% might make a good first goal.
For those of you who have already made a study on such things .... any suggestions and/or suggested readings for setting myself up for success with daily habits that would support arriving at / maintaining such an improvement? I will look to making additional practical changes in my habit constellations starting in Feb, but want to settle the understanding in my head / consider various practical approaches starting now.0 -
Howdy everybody ~ not new to MFP, but newly returned after regaining more than 40lbs since leaving here. I'm back because even before the lockdown, I was in isolation. The past two years have just made it easy to get comfortable there. Outside of my job, I've gotten lazy and complacent. And FAT. Again.
In every other area I'm productive and proactive. But am soooooooooooooo struggling personally right now. I think the isolation combined with the total lack of accountability, are the the biggest roadblocks to getting out of my own way. Because all the plans, all the lists and all the unused equipment will continue to mean nothing if I cant get my head outta my azz.
For JANUARY, I'll remain committed to identifying all the ways I self-sabotage and what daily activities I can include to replace all of that bullcrap with some loving new habits.
In the meantime between time, starting today:
I'll up my water intake to 12-15 cups from less than 6
Increase my steps to 5,000-7,500 from the current 2-3,000
Journal | meditate | reflect 2-3x daily to tap into my best (which I don't do)
Daily Mirror Love Pep-Talk (rewriting what I've been saying)
Weekly measurements, weigh in and naked photo to stop lying to myself5 -
Report 10th and 11th Jan
14 out of 14 habits slayed!! Woot woot awesome feeling!! We almost half way peeps, let's stay strong! Xox6 -
Jan 12
New habit plan begins:
Scheduled timing & calories per eating time.
BF 10-11. 550 cals oatmeal yogurt apple
L. 1:30-2:30 500.
S. 4:30-5. 200 nuts dark chocolate
D. 7:30. 300 protein veg
S. 10-10:30. 50. Piece of fruit
Focus:
Not worrying
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☃️❄️☃️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟☃️❄️☃️My word for 2022: CONSOLIDATE
☃️ BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS☃️
☃️❄️🌟☃️ JANUARY ☃️🌟❄️☃️
☃️❄️☃️🌟❄️☃️❄️🌟☃️❄️☃️
I am planning to work on consolidating the habits I have already developed.
In January I will concentrate on Flexibility.
In January, after I make my bed …
…I will do > 10 minutes of flexibility exercises. Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates
Reward: draw a star on my tracker.
(I love to see those squares fill up 😂)
☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️☯️
☯️☯️☯️☯️
Also working on previous habits
Solid Daily Habits: 11/11
I will post my tracker tomorrow
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This from the UAC "what's on your mind today?" page ...
From: @Winner_in_Life "To the topic of new year resolutions. For me it was fun to read.
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/how-to-build-healthy-habits-that-stick/?utm_term=habit-guide&inf_contact_key=7da6fd2f0536fa37b097a43d6ce86241474bcb8265eb7d459c005c83dec0347a&utm_campaign=blog_blast&utm_medium=email&Id=2799955&utm_source=rebellion&utm_content=text
Covers pretty much the same ground as other sources mentioned here, but with a slightly more humourous slant / tounge in cheek graphics. ALWAYS good to have the same message spread around in different voices - therefore perhaps resonating with someone who might have not absorbed it from another source.
Even if not New-info-for-you, it IS a fun read.0 -
I missed checking in with you all yesterday 😥! We are all settled in at the ranch and getting busy! I got a great workout this morning and am planning a good walk this afternoon, weather and chores permitting. My new ukulele was waiting for me and I've tuned her up and am ready to play! @jamcnewman Thank you again for the music! 🎶 Happy Tuesday everyone!
And now I want a ukulele!
Enjoy @sewfast! 3 -
@BMcC9, regarding your 34% or 30% target, maybe get to 34% see how you feel, and at your next doctors appointment maybe check in with them about it? To me, the biggest thing is what is sustainable for you? Clearly that takes time to figure out. I’ve been hovering at just under 30% for about 10 years now. Although I wouldn’t mind losing a few more pounds, I know from experience that I have trouble maintaining a lower weight without meticulous tracking that I’m just not willing to do. I want to stay in my happy place.1
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Well 3 nights no snacks a bit of a struggle at times but getting a little easier. I have been just working hard to refrain and get out of kitchen quickly if I need a drink. Thanks to all for the reinforcement! My me time is working spending it reading or guitar playing. Exercise is well also.4
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Jan 12
New habit plan begins:
Scheduled timing & calories per eating time.
BF 10-11. 550 cals oatmeal yogurt apple
L. 1:30-2:30 500.
S. 4:30-5. 200 nuts dark chocolate
D. 7:30. 300 protein veg
S. 10-10:30. 50. Piece of fruit
Focus:
Not worrying
Not bad for Day 1!
I’ve planned dinner & lunch for tomorrow, so I anticipate more success.
#babysteps
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13th Jan
14 out of 14 habits all done today.
Night guy's. Xo2
