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  • dkr529
    dkr529 Posts: 58 Member
    themedalist wrote: »
    Wow… there’s a 4:30AM? 😀

    I am also a morning exerciser but that’s usually in the 7:00 to 8:00 am timeframe. Nothing happens before coffee.

    I concur about the coffee. I probably shouldn't, but I have my coffee before heading out to exercise because... as you said... nothing happens before coffee. :smile:
  • sewfast
    sewfast Posts: 65 Member
    Happy Valentine's day everyone! I hope your February is going well. I apologize for my absence...we have been sick. Not sure if it's Omicron or not ( my test kits have not arrived yet), but I am grateful for being vaccinated and boosted because I feel that has protected us from a worse sequelae. I have continued to track my food and exercise. Have got some good walks in when I have been up to it. I have been true to my creative goals this month as able...sewing, crocheting, cricutting (is that a word?) and playing music. Even through being ill, it is comforting to create. It's nice to see how everyone else is doing. Have a great rest of your month and I hope to check in again soon.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Jan 22 thru Feb 16: All great: calories exercise protein fiber sodium AND I’ve slashed my saturated fat to 1/3 of what it was.

    26 days!

    identity habits:,
    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅!✅
    2 weeks!
    shorten calls/online posting times (as needed)
    My time is valuable.
    Setting clear boundaries - finally💕
    Feb 16: Did a great job with this today.
    I’m choosing to spend my time with folks where we bring each other joy!

    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 😘 ✅
    😘 = not tracked to gram, but tracked
    Will keep tracking this!

    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    steps
    Still more tired than I used to be, so will keep tracking this, but they’re going great!

    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
    freggies salad!! Going very well. Added in pears this week! Salads are awesome (after a few years of having no desire for them).

    24.0 BMI
    In my Maintenance Range? YES🎉

  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    dkr529 wrote: »
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    @dkr529 I am also a 4.30am gal actually alarm goes off at 4.20am... I absolutely love it but hubby is not a fan as it wakes him up sometimes lol!!! Working out early in tthe morning is sooo much more enjoyable than at the end of the day!!! I would love to hear how ur going with it all? Xo

    @donna25trinity Same with my hubby.. but fortunately he goes right back to sleep. :smile: I’ve been doing well with my workouts thus far. I started going to the gym on Feb 6th. Prior to that I was just getting up and walking a mile before work and/or doing some aerobic workout in my living room. Now I’m getting a mile walk in and cardio at the gym.. and I added in strength training starting yesterday.

    I’m slowly building up to being the “fitness fanatic “ I see myself as one day. LOL. I have the type of personality that wants to do more, work harder, and be the best. So if I can just keep working hard and get this weight off so I feel better, I’m sure I’ll be able to achieve my goals.

    I’ll check in on here more often with my progress. :smile:

    Donna

    Sounds like ur doing a fab job so far @dkr529 I am sure you are going to kill it as ur doing all the right things!! Awww ur name is Donna too, what a coincidence! Wld be even weirder if we were the same age. He he. I am 38 years old. Good luck on ur journey my fellow early riser, keep us posted with it progress. Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    themedalist wrote: »
    dkr529 wrote: »
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    @dkr529 I am also a 4.30am gal actually alarm goes off at 4.20am... I absolutely love it but hubby is not a fan as it wakes him up sometimes lol!!! Working out early in tthe morning is sooo much more enjoyable than at the end of the day!!! I would love to hear how ur going with it all? Xo

    @donna25trinity Same with my hubby.. but fortunately he goes right back to sleep. :smile: I’ve been doing well with my workouts thus far. I started going to the gym on Feb 6th. Prior to that I was just getting up and walking a mile before work and/or doing some aerobic workout in my living room. Now I’m getting a mile walk in and cardio at the gym.. and I added in strength training starting yesterday.

    I’m slowly building up to being the “fitness fanatic “ I see myself as one day. LOL. I have the type of personality that wants to do more, work harder, and be the best. So if I can just keep working hard and get this weight off so I feel better, I’m sure I’ll be able to achieve my goals.

    I’ll check in on here more often with my progress. :smile:

    Donna

    Wow… there’s a 4:30AM? 😀

    I am also a morning exerciser but that’s usually in the 7:00 to 8:00 am timeframe. Nothing happens before coffee.

    @themedalist ohhh cool another early bird... I dnt know about u but if i leave my workout till the afternoon I just loath it but the exact same work out in the morning is almost a pleasure. Yep I def feel u with the coffee I hve 1 b4 my workout then 1 after. He he. Xo
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,414 Member
    @donna25trinity You can find the free 5 day BJ Fogg Tiny Habits course here: https://tinyhabits.com/
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    edited February 2022
    jamcnewman wrote: »
    @donna25trinity You can find the free 5 day BJ Fogg Tiny Habits course here: https://tinyhabits.com/

    U r wonderful thanks. Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
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    All habits on point for last few days. Yayyy
    I did wake up to my 4.30am alarm this morning but bub had a rough night so I slept with him. I will now need to find the motivation today to get my weights, run and beach dip done! Hve a fab Friday. Love focusing on habits and love this group. Xo
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    🌱BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS🪴🌱
    🪴🌱 🌟FEBRUARY 2022 🌟🌱🪴
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    2022 WOTY: CONSOLIDATE
    🔹consolidate current habits
    🔹extend January Flexibility habit from 10 to 15 minutes.
    🔹 Solid Daily Habits: 17/28 days

    In February, after I do my 1st workout of the day
    …I will do > 15 minutes of flex exercises. (Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates etc)
    Instant Reward: draw a star on my tracker.
    (I love to see those squares fill up 😂)
    Long term reward: 3 sheets of birthday peel-offs if I complete the month.
    Extra reward: finding it easier to lace up my shoes/trainers 😂
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    Day 5 of Tiny Habits 5 day course tomorrow

    🦄 Terri
  • dkr529
    dkr529 Posts: 58 Member
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    Sounds like ur doing a fab job so far @dkr529 I am sure you are going to kill it as ur doing all the right things!! Awww ur name is Donna too, what a coincidence! Wld be even weirder if we were the same age. He he. I am 38 years old. Good luck on ur journey my fellow early riser, keep us posted with it progress. Xo

    Thanks! Going well so far! No gym for me in the morning though because I have to pull an all-nighter to finish some work projects. I’m not sure how I’ll function at the office tomorrow with no sleep tonight, but unfortunately it can’t be avoided this time.

    By the way.. I’m 40... so close to the same age! My dad named me after the Ritchie Valens song. Lol :smile:
    ~Donna
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Not doing so well. Not even keeping tracker spreadsheet up to date. Will be restarting counting from this weekend, but changing or eliminating some of the Feb idea.s I think I had tooooooo many.
  • sewfast
    sewfast Posts: 65 Member
    edited February 2022
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    Not doing so well. Not even keeping tracker spreadsheet up to date. Will be restarting counting from this weekend, but changing or eliminating some of the Feb idea.s I think I had tooooooo many.

    Hugs to you! This has not been a stellar month keeping up for me either! I'm thankful to have you all to "talk" to when I'm feeling less than...it's just a bump in the road...the wheels haven't fallen off! 😉
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    🌱BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS🪴🌱
    🪴🌱 🌟FEBRUARY 2022 🌟🌱🪴
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    2022 WOTY: CONSOLIDATE
    🔹consolidate current habits
    🔹extend January Flexibility habit from 10 to 15 minutes.
    🔹 Solid Daily Habits: 18/28 days

    In February, after I do my 1st workout of the day
    …I will do > 15 minutes of flex exercises. (Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates etc)
    Instant Reward: draw a star on my tracker.
    (I love to see those squares fill up 😂)
    Long term reward: 3 sheets of birthday peel-offs if I complete the month.
    Extra reward: finding it easier to lace up my shoes/trainers 😂
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    Day 5 of Tiny Habits 5 day course Completed

    🦄 Terri
    @BMcC9
    I try to avoid having multiple balls in the air at once. I concentrate on one Tiny Habit each month. Little tweaks!

    I still work on my Solid Habits, but don’t stress if I fall below par on one occasionally. It’s a matter of setting myself up to celebrate achievements, without undue stress.
  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,228 Member
    I try hard to update my tracker each morning for the previous day I even thought about leaving it downstairs but decided nope.

    I think the winter has been really hard and long this year it’s been so cold I feel like a heat wave when we hit 28 I considered going out in my shorts and the shirt!! I did get a walk in yesterday but it was raining and then back to sleet and snow. I am rambling forgive me. My habits are progressing and no more or very few snack nights. The rest is in a progressive mode.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Jan 22 thru Feb 18; All great: calories exercise protein fiber sodium AND I’ve slashed my saturated fat to 1/3 of what it was.

    28/28 days!!✅


    identity habits: 16/16 ✅
    shorten calls/online posting times (as needed)
    My time is valuable.
    Setting clear boundaries - finally💕
    Feb 16: Did a great job with this today.
    I’m choosing to spend my time with folks where we bring each other joy!
    Feb 17 was tough but did this.
    Feb 18 enjoyed my walk; I’m not calling folks if it feels like a “have to.”

    15/16 days 1😘
    😘 = not tracked to gram, but tracked
    Will keep tracking this!

    16/16
    steps
    Still more tired than I used to be, so will keep tracking this, but they’re going great!
    Feb 18: definitely stronger & less tired!!

    16/16
    freggies salad!! Going very well. Added in pears this week! Salads are awesome (after a few years of having no desire for them).

    24.1 BMI < 24.9 ✔️
    In my Maintenance Range? YES🎉✔️

    I’m in “remission” after 4 months or so of battling it. It’s a good feeling. I think the key was being told to decrease sat fat (which I had double checked was ok with a dietician) grrr
    The next day I cold turkey gave up chocolate & cheese.

    Upped freggies
    Upped raw nuts
    Added some olive oil
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    edited February 2022
    dkr529 wrote: »
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    Sounds like ur doing a fab job so far @dkr529 I am sure you are going to kill it as ur doing all the right things!! Awww ur name is Donna too, what a coincidence! Wld be even weirder if we were the same age. He he. I am 38 years old. Good luck on ur journey my fellow early riser, keep us posted with it progress. Xo

    Thanks! Going well so far! No gym for me in the morning though because I have to pull an all-nighter to finish some work projects. I’m not sure how I’ll function at the office tomorrow with no sleep tonight, but unfortunately it can’t be avoided this time.

    By the way.. I’m 40... so close to the same age! My dad named me after the Ritchie Valens song. Lol :smile:
    ~Donna

    @dkr529 Wow very close I'll actually he he ill actually be 39 in a few weeks. Awww how sweet and special, I love that song!! Lol! Hope all went well with the work deadline!! Tomz is a new day and I'm sure u will get right back on track after some much needed rest of course. He he Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    James clear from atomic habits talks about not breaking the chain and that's exactly what I did this week. I set myself I goal for 5 long workouts a week but bub kept me up on Friday so made it up on Saturday morning instead. He also talks about hving a back up plan wen u cantbstick to achieving that habit so this also really helped me stick to it. I was sluggish and tired during the workout as my mind knew it was a rest day but still did it so feel so accomplished. All other habits on track too over the w/e. Xo
  • dkr529
    dkr529 Posts: 58 Member
    donna25trinity wrote: »
    James clear from atomic habits talks about not breaking the chain and that's exactly what I did this week. I set myself I goal for 5 long workouts a week but bub kept me up on Friday so made it up on Saturday morning instead. He also talks about hving a back up plan wen u cantbstick to achieving that habit so this also really helped me stick to it. I was sluggish and tired during the workout as my mind knew it was a rest day but still did it so feel so accomplished. All other habits on track too over the w/e. Xo

    @donna25trinity Great work, Donna!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited February 2022
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    🌱BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS🪴🌱
    🪴🌱 🌟FEBRUARY 2022 🌟🌱🪴
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    2022 WOTY: CONSOLIDATE
    🔹consolidate current habits
    🔹extend January Flexibility habit from 10 to 15 minutes.
    🔹 Solid Daily Habits: 18/28 days

    In February, after I do my 1st workout of the day
    …I will do > 15 minutes of flex exercises. (Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates etc)
    Instant Reward: draw a star on my tracker.
    (I love to see those squares fill up 😂)
    Long term reward: 3 sheets of birthday peel-offs if I complete the month.
    Extra reward: finding it easier to lace up my shoes/trainers 😂
    🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️
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    @donna25trinity
    👍🏻 Getting it done.
    🦄 Terri
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,157 Member
    Jan 22 thru Feb 20: All great: calories exercise protein fiber sodium AND I’ve slashed my saturated fat to 1/3 of what it was.

    30/30 days!!✅


    identity habits: 18/18 ✅
    shorten calls/online posting times (as needed)
    My time is valuable.
    Setting clear boundaries - finally💕

    17/18 days 1😘
    😘 = not tracked to gram, but tracked
    Will keep tracking this!


    18/18 steps


    18/18 freggies salad!! Going very well. Added in pears this week! Salads are awesome (after a few years of having no desire for them).

    24.2 BMI < 24.9 ✔️
    In my Maintenance Range? YES🎉✔️

    8 days left in February! We can get a lot healthier in 8 days!
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    A book from my hold shelf finally showed up .... "How to train (your BRAIN) like an Olympian" as in Olympic athlete. Author: Jean François Menard

    It is about translating the mental training of resilience, focus, etc that happens along side the physical work leading up to those short minutes of "make the podium or not" and translates them into office and "real life".

    I am only partway through the intro, but I will let you know what it is like.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    🌱BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS🪴🌱
    🪴🌱 🌟FEBRUARY 2022 🌟🌱🪴
    🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱🌟🌱🪴🌟🪴🌱
    2022 WOTY: CONSOLIDATE
    🔹consolidate current habits
    🔹extend January Flexibility habit from 10 to 15 minutes.
    🔹 Solid Daily Habits: 18/28 days

    In February, after I do my 1st workout of the day
    …I will do > 15 minutes of flex exercises. (Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates etc)
    Instant Reward: draw a star on my tracker.
    (I love to see those squares fill up 😂)
    Long term reward: 3 sheets of birthday peel-offs if I complete the month.
    Extra reward: finding it easier to lace up my shoes/trainers 😂
    🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️
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    We had a wonderful lunch today in the Members Room at Parliament Buildings in Belfast today. It was a farewell lunch for our Dance Group leaders, who are moving house.
    🦄 Terri


  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    I kinda-sorta rebooted the "functionally strong senior" bit this morning. At least, I showed up for it ... I skimmed through all the offerings on the Reps To The Rhythm YouTube Channel (where I was doing the seated ab work all last month) and found another ab one that is 10 minutes long, more challenging at the full level, BUT included both regular AND easier versions of each move. I watched (to assess doability) while jogging on my mini trampoline.

    Tomorrow, I will start alternating 10 mins abs one morning / 10 mins arms the next.
  • sewfast
    sewfast Posts: 65 Member
    I'm doing what I can. It was confirmed by testing that we did have covid in our compound, so by symptoms it's highly probable that we did as well. We have recovered, but our energy level is not back to par yet. I don't think I can make it up the hill without being winded. I have been checking with my pulse oximeter with activity, so I don't overdo and get myself in trouble out in the boondocks. 😉 I have been able to keep up with my creative goals. Almost finished with a crochet afghan and some onesies for my daughter. There is a Cricut craftfest this week (online cutting workshop), so I am doing some learning. One day at a time...
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    I am a Functionally Strong Senior . I did the new ab routine this morning before work (first half on "easier" as holding center of gravity was a big part / "regular" for second half as more floor-work based)

    🏋️‍♀️
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    @sewfast soz to hear u hve been unwell. Xo
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,192 Member
    Doing well with habits and am tweaking a few to suit my schedule as I realised I hve an awesome morning routine that I fit a billion things into but not much happening at night which leads to boredom. In saying that I am less likely to actually do habits at night. So it's a bit of a balancing act between giving it a go, trusting my self, and changing my mindset belief
    " that if I leave it till the eveining it won't get done". So I've started a new glute workout which I'm loving and instead of trying to squeeze it in the am I will do in the pm. Also i hve moved my beach swim to pm as well. I do Morning mediation and hve also been trying to do a night time meditation but this is something I'm def struggling with, not too sure why. Xo

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