This October I Will...(Walk!)
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It is so good to see everyone doing so well with their healthy habits for October.
Keep up the brilliant work.5 -
In October I will Walk...5miles on 15 Days
**The habit I am working on is daily walking, the 5/15 is just an embedded challenge for myself
10-1 Done 1/15
10-2 Done 2/15
10-3 Done 3/15
10-4 Done 4/15
10-5 Done 5/15
10-6
Disappointed I didn't walk at least some. I was not motivated to walk 5 miles and actually forgot that the real goal is to just walk every day!
10-7 Done 6/15
10-8 I opted for a 2 mile walk today.3 -
Does anyone listen to podcasts while they walk? I would love some suggestions! Thanks.1
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I'm really inspired by how many walkers we have in our group and how walking has helped you!
Welcome to our group, @bradkcrew and @autumngrl, and it's great to hear you are on board for Walktober! @autumngrl, your goal to make time in your work day to leave your office and walk around a bit and take the stairs more is terrific! I also like how you phrased it, "I will make the time". Finding the time to exercise usually never works out. There's too many competing demands on our time. But making the time and making it a priority makes it more likely we follow-though. Small shift in word choice, but in my experience it has a big impact.
@77tes virtual walks with your sister is a terrific way to spend time together while you both get your steps in.
Maddie's description of walking as "miraculous" is spot-on.
@TerriRichardson112, Congratulations on moving your September paper declutter habit to your solid habits list. Well done!2 -
Walking daily has been unbelievably helpful to me. On the few days when I can’t get outside for a 15 or 20 minute walk and I’m away from my treadmill, I notice a big difference in how I feel and how I cope with the day. I am much more stressed, quicker to get angry, and I don’t get nearly as much done. It’s a night and day difference.
Even this month, when my work commitments and deadlines are such that I can’t step away on Friday afternoon and I am working every weekend, I’m making time to walk. It’s so beautiful outdoors in New England in October! Here are a few pictures of my backyard right now. Who wants to miss this?
Walking clears my head and gives me new insights and ideas for the problems I have. My family is grappling with my mother‘s deteriorating mental health (she lives in a nursing home) and the repetitive step-by-step nature of walking is very calming. My mother never walked or exercised and so many of her health challenges are exacerbated by those choices she made. I recognize that her many health impacts wouldn’t disappear instantly if she started walking, but I believe some of them would be improved. No matter, she’s not going to do things differently. But I can learn from her situation and I’ll be there for her for what lies ahead.
I would love to see photos of your favorite walking places! Walk on, my friends, and thanks for listening!
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Since it's Walktober, a few more images of how walking affects our brains.
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For October I’ll continue my FALL IN LOVE WITH FITNESS goal of 30 minutes each for cardio, yoga/flex, and strength. And I’ll add on a daily dose of gelatin tea (I’m hoping it will help improve my aging skin)
However since it’s WALKTOBER I’ll track my miles as well
Week 2
Oct 3 - 🏃♀️93💪17, 🧘♀️30, 🫖 4.9 miles
Oct 4 - 🏃♀️100, 🧘♀️30, 🫖 5 miles
Oct 5 - 🏃♀️54, 💪32, 🧘♀️32, 🫖 4.6 miles
Oct 6 - 🏃♀️95, 🧘♀️20, ☕️, 5.3 miles (only got a bit of gelatin tea)
Oct 7 - 🏃♀️36, 💃 120, 🫖 6 miles
Oct 8 - 💪20, 💃170,🧘♀️🫖 7.5 miles
Total miles in Walktober- 41 miles
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October I will Walk...5miles on 15 Days
**The habit I am working on is daily walking, the 5/15 is just an embedded challenge for myself
10-1 Done 1/15
10-2 Done 2/15
10-3 Done 3/15
10-4 Done 4/15
10-5 Done 5/15
10-6 Disappointed I didn't walk at least some. I was not motivated to walk 5 miles and actually forgot that the real goal is to just walk every day!
10-7 Done 6/15
10-8 2 miles
10-9. I got in the 5 miles today but I was really dragging and my pace was sloooooow. Maybe the 5 miles is too lofty? 7/15 complete.2 -
Oct 1-9
7.5 hours of exercise
Thank you @themedalist for the brain images & infographic! They certainly align with my experience!
I wish you all the best with your mother. 💞
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Everything going to plan so far.🐬🐳🐬🐙🐬🐳🐬
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Daily Solid Habits:
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1. My intention for October (This October I will...")
For October, I am endeavouring to reduce my tendency to fall through the bunny hole of mindless scrolling on the internet. I have been working on this for the last week.
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2. The small actions I am taking to accomplish this goal
a) Change my screen saver to a reminder.
b) Be conscious of what I went on line to do
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit.
Reminder on phone.
4. How often am I doing my new October habit (daily is best if possible)
5. What reward am I immediately giving myself for doing my habit?
I am doing a victory 💃🏼 and 🐝
6. What help do you need from us?
Click “Like” or any of the feedback responses so I know you are reading? Having this place to report in every few days and knowing someone else is reading is really helpful.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October?
My internet time reduced
I have moved my September paper declutter habit to my Solid Habits listNothing feels🌾🍁🥀🍂🌾🍁🥀🍂🌾
as good as
Fit and Healthy
In MIND and BODY!!!
🚶♀️🚶🏻 WALKTOBER 🚶🏻🚶♀️
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October Goal - walk > 7500 steps daily
Target for the month > 100 miles
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(33/100)You’re preaching to the converted. 😂 Walking is one of my solid habits. I walk indoors and out (depending on weather). I use walking videos, and get additional strength exercises in many of them. And I walk during ad breaks when watching TV. It all adds up!Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
I have daily steps, and active hours goals set on my Fitbit, with alarms set 15 minutes before the hour every 2 hours so that I can have at least a 10 minute walk.
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Not the greatest day cool and damp but going to try and get out for a short walk2
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October I will Walk...5miles on 15 Days
**The habit I am working on is daily walking, the 5/15 is just an embedded challenge for myself
10-1 Done 1/15
10-2 Done 2/15
10-3 Done 3/15
10-4 Done 4/15
10-5 Done 5/15
10-6 Disappointed I didn't walk at least some. I was not motivated to walk 5 miles and actually forgot that the real goal is to just walk every day!
10-7 Done 6/15
10-8 2 miles
10-9 Done 7/15
10-10 Done 8/153 -
@themedalist Here's a picture from a short hike last week. This isn't typical for us. Normally we walk the neighborhood or along a creek path in our downtown area. Next time I go on the path I'll take a photo or two.
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7th report
* Track honestly including w/e💖
* Maintain weight 58 to 62 kg and build muscle 💖
* De clutter at least once a week 👇
* In bed by 9pm! 💖
* Focus on an attitude for gratitude💖
* Be authentic, dnt ppl please! 💖
* Leave work on time 💖
* Always take a lunch break💖
* Daily meditation 💖
* Jourmaling 👇
* Dnt hve a sugary treat daily💖
* Face cleaning routine💖
* Moisturise daily 👇
* Pick up 1 peice of rubbish on Morning run👇
* Change up workout at least once a week. 💖
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11th report
* Track honestly including w/e💖
* Maintain weight 58 to 62 kg and build muscle 💖
* De clutter at least once a week 👇
* In bed by 9pm! 💖
* Focus on an attitude for gratitude💖
* Be authentic, dnt ppl please! 👇
* Leave work on time 💖
* Always take a lunch break💖
* Daily meditation 💖
* Jourmaling 👇
* Dnt hve a sugary treat daily💖
* Face cleaning routine💖
* Moisturise daily 💖
* Pick up 1 peice of rubbish on Morning run👇
* Change up workout at least once a week. 💖
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As u can see above my list of goals for Oct is pretty long I am going to give it a few days and if I'm not able to meet them I will downsize my list. Xox3
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donna25trinity wrote: »As u can see above my list of goals for Oct is pretty long I am going to give it a few days and if I'm not able to meet them I will downsize my list. Xox
I took a look and thought it was pretty aggressive, but great goals focused on self love. Good luck!!2 -
donna25trinity wrote: »7th report
* Track honestly including w/e💖
* Maintain weight 58 to 62 kg and build muscle 💖
* De clutter at least once a week 👇
* In bed by 9pm! 💖
* Focus on an attitude for gratitude💖
* Be authentic, dnt ppl please! 💖
* Leave work on time 💖
* Always take a lunch break💖
* Daily meditation 💖
* Jourmaling 👇
* Dnt hve a sugary treat daily💖
* Face cleaning routine💖
* Moisturise daily 👇
* Pick up 1 peice of rubbish on Morning run👇
* Change up workout at least once a week. 💖
@donna25trinity
But what I’m noticing from these are your food/health goals are going GREAT!
Perhaps have two lists?
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October I will Walk...5miles on 15 Days
**The habit I am working on is daily walking, the 5/15 is just an embedded challenge for myself
10-1 Done 1/15
10-2 Done 2/15
10-3 Done 3/15
10-4 Done 4/15
10-5 Done 5/15
10-6 Disappointed I didn't walk at least some. I was not motivated to walk 5 miles and actually forgot that the real goal is to just walk every day!
10-7 Done 6/15
10-8 2 miles
10-9 Done 7/15
10-10 Done 8/15
10-11 Done 9/15 Wow, I feel like I am over the hump and can reach my goal!4 -
12th report
Goals/ habits for October
* Track honestly including w/e💖
* Maintain weight 58 to 62 kg and build muscle 💖
* De clutter at least once a week 👇
* In bed by 9pm! 💖
* Focus on an attitude for gratitude💖
* Be authentic, dnt ppl please! 💖
* Leave work on time 💖
* Always take a lunch break💖
* Daily meditation 💖
* Jourmaling 👇
* Dnt hve a sugary treat daily💖
* Face cleaning routine💖
* Moisturise daily 💖
* Pick up 1 peice of rubbish on Morning run💖
* Change up workout at least once a week. 💖
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