This January I Will....
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RevivingRachel wrote: »This January I am concentrating on paying attention to what I put in my body. The habit I am working on is tracking my food. I am also focusing on making sure I drink enough water on the days I work from home.
Two great habits to focus on, @RevivingRachel!0 -
My goals for January are to track my food and use my "happy light" daily. I've updated my tracker through today:
It's easy to get a string of successes in early January. Harder the middle of November. I know there will be days I miss this year. I'm traveling or something comes up unexpectedly that throws my usual routines into chaos. That's OK. It's OK for me to miss days and have white spaces on the calendar. I don't have to be perfect. I just have to be consistent and mindful to make real progress in 2023.
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@themedalist , I love your tracker! Funny, the analog hours is proving to be very challenging. I just realized that I’m using a device to do almost everything- workout or yoga practice- YouTube. I am reading a print book, so that gives me some analog time. I can do sewing, but I generally have a video running while I do it. One thing I’m trying to do is spend at least a half hour talking with my husband without having a device on. My, it’s harder than I would have imagined. 🙄
@TerriRichardson112 - I love reading your posts! So inspiring!
@donna25trinity - The journaling at least one word is a great idea. I trying to do similar.
This Friday I traded my boot for an ankle brace. I also was given the green light for short walks on level ground. I’m so happy. My Habits are changing up a bit. I realized that I can’t do my mobility exercises on days when my husband sleeps in, so I may try to fit them elsewhere. Maybe at bedtime. Also, I will try to get in a walk each day unless the weather prevents.
January 1 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 12/14 stretch /water
January 2 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 14/14 stretch /water
January 3 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12/14 stretch /water
January 4 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12 /14 stretch /water
January 5 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 10/14 stretch /water
January 6 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 6/14 stretch /water
January 7 - Habit 1 ✋😳 Habit 2 I may switch since I got the green light to take short walks first walk 15 minutes3 -
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I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest!♥
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! ♥
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! ♥
Report here daily ♥
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I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest!♥
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! ♥
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! ♥
Report here daily ♥
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You are doing great Donna! @donna25trinity 💛2
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@themedalist , I love your tracker! Funny, the analog hours is proving to be very challenging. I just realized that I’m using a device to do almost everything- workout or yoga practice- YouTube. I am reading a print book, so that gives me some analog time. I can do sewing, but I generally have a video running while I do it. One thing I’m trying to do is spend at least a half hour talking with my husband without having a device on. My, it’s harder than I would have imagined. 🙄
@TerriRichardson112 - I love reading your posts! So inspiring!
@donna25trinity - The journaling at least one word is a great idea. I trying to do similar.
This Friday I traded my boot for an ankle brace. I also was given the green light for short walks on level ground. I’m so happy. My Habits are changing up a bit. I realized that I can’t do my mobility exercises on days when my husband sleeps in, so I may try to fit them elsewhere. Maybe at bedtime. Also, I will try to get in a walk each day unless the weather prevents.
January 1 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 12/14 stretch /water
January 2 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 14/14 stretch /water
January 3 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12/14 stretch /water
January 4 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12 /14 stretch /water
January 5 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 10/14 stretch /water
January 6 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 6/14 stretch /water
January 7 - Habit 1 ✋😳 Habit 2 I may switch since I got the green light to take short walks first walk 15 minutes
@77tes yeah the 1 word in the journal seems to be doing the trick cps I think 1 word is easy to commit to. Then once writing I always do heaps more! Xo3 -
jamcnewman wrote: »You are doing great Donna! @donna25trinity 💛
Thanks @jamcnewman!!!! Hope ur going well with your habits/ goals!! Xo1 -
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I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest!♥
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! NO
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! ♥
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! ♥
Report here daily ♥
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I just joined MFP and your group. My January challenge will be adding every meal item into the MFP diary and weighing at least once per week.
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thewanglers wrote: »I just joined MFP and your group. My January challenge will be adding every meal item into the MFP diary and weighing at least once per week.
@thewanglers, welcome to MFP and the group! Meal tracking is a great place to focus. For me, seeing all those calories add up helps me keep my eating in control (most days) and make better food choices.2 -
I know it's already Jan 11, so I'm behind the curve, but I'm still thinking through all my goals for the year.
This January I will continue to...- log my food, water, and exercise
- eat whole foods within an 8-hour window 80% of the time
- avoid gluten, processed crap, added sugars, preservatives, etc.
- do incline push-ups against the counter after washing my hands
This January I will start...- Parkrun's eight-week 5K walking plan
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So far I am finding MFP very helpful, it makes you more aware of just how many carbs, fats, etc. you are eating and gives you direction of what you should eat for your next meal. I only plan each meal, not for the day or week.3
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🍎🍇🫐 DECEMBER 🫐🍇🍎
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I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul
In January I am focused on recovering from the dreaded lurgy.
Almost back on form, although I have some residual lethargy which I hope will go soon.
I am concentrating on re-establishing my strength and flex workouts, and consolidation of Solid Habits.
How:
📍cardio/strength >5 minutes as soon as my alarm goes off. I already do a short walk each morning, so will add the workout to that.
Reward: based on the first 2 mornings:-
the adrenaline rush that the exercise gave me.
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📍Avoid foods with added sugar
Reward: reduction in pain and associated inflammation
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Daily Solid Habits:Solid Habits💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
💎Daily Meditation
💎CleanToilets/Walk/Make beds
💎Post Sole Mates steps
💎Weigh < 140/log
💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
💎Herbal tea/supplements
💎Self care
💎Quality time with DH
💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
💎Breakfast
💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
💎Cardio > 7500 steps
💎Strength > 15 minutes
💎Flex > 15 minutes
💎Active hours > 6
💎Declutter > 15 minutes
💎paint/draw/write/read
💎Craft/crochet
💎Gardening
💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
💎Meet with friends
💎Quality family time
💎Sole Mates evening reminder
💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC
💎Close Apple rings
💎Building Better Habits
💎Duolingo Latin
💎Puzzles/read/TV
💎Update Women over 50
💎Daily chores
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Energy and appetite are still variable, so I’m concentrating on getting a healthy, balanced diet.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
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thewanglers wrote: »So far I am finding MFP very helpful, it makes you more aware of just how many carbs, fats, etc. you are eating and gives you direction of what you should eat for your next meal. I only plan each meal, not for the day or week.
@thewanglers Thanks for reminding me how amazing tracking on MFP is. After being here for 10 years, I’m likely to take this tool for granted. It truly was transformative for me.
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January 8 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 - 20 minute walk 🚶♀️
January 9 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 - pouring rain no exercise 🙄
January 10 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 - pouring rain no exercise 🙄
January 11 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 - 27 minute walk 🚶♀️
January 12 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 - 35 minute walk 🚶♀️
January 13 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2 - 30 minute walk 🚶♀️
January 14 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2 - 20 minute walk 🚶♀️3 -
thewanglers wrote: »So far I am finding MFP very helpful, it makes you more aware of just how many carbs, fats, etc. you are eating and gives you direction of what you should eat for your next meal. I only plan each meal, not for the day or week.
@thewanglers Thanks for reminding me how amazing tracking on MFP is. After being here for 10 years, I’m likely to take this tool for granted. It truly was transformative for me.
Another vote for the great MFP food diary and whole system, such as the community feature that supports groups like ours. It really is a great tool. I just wish the barcode scanner was still a free tool, I used it a lot. But I get it…premium needs to have the extras.
And welcome to our group, @thewanglers!2 -
@KacyCarpe, I ❤️❤️❤️ ParkRun! How I wish we had it here in the states as it is in the UK. Such a terrific program. Best of luck to you in your 8 week walking plan!1
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@77tes, re your analog hours, I have the same difficulty. I use my iPad and iPhone a lot. BitGym to exercise in the morning, a different screen (VR goggles) to exercise again later in the day. I read books on the kindle app on my iPhone and use a guitar app for a database of songs when I practice my guitar. And then there’s the TV.
I really only try to limit the mindless social media scrolling and TV watching. Everything else seems ok to me.1 -
Updated tracker. A good week!
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themedalist wrote: »@KacyCarpe, I ❤️❤️❤️ ParkRun! How I wish we had it here in the states as it is in the UK. Such a terrific program. Best of luck to you in your 8 week walking plan!
There are 57 locations in the States. Maybe one is close to you? https://www.parkrun.us/events/#geo=1.19/24.6/-87.91 -
@themedalist and @KacyCarpe We have so many ParkRun sites in Canada and I love them! There is a terrific group in our daughter’s city and I’ve walked their course on a number of Saturdays with them. Such a great institition!1
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Haven't reported since I got off work on Friday.. been doing ok though. Here is today's report
16th Jan
I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest! 👇
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! 👇
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! 👇
Report here daily ♥
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jamcnewman wrote: »@themedalist and @KacyCarpe We have so many ParkRun sites in Canada and I love them! There is a terrific group in our daughter’s city and I’ve walked their course on a number of Saturdays with them. Such a great institition!
Yes, I have gone to the one in Calgary, where I live. It's on the opposite side of the city, but so what. I first heard about ParkRun in a YouTube video and was thrilled to learn there's one right here. 2 -
This January I will focus on changing my habits 1 at a time, master it then move on to my next goal.4
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I am a person that pretracks every night thumbs 👇
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest! 👇
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! 👇
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! 👇
Report here daily ♥
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🍎🍇🫐🍓🥝🍓🫐🍇🍎
🍎🍇🫐 DECEMBER 🫐🍇🍎
🍎🍇🫐🍓🥝🍓🫐🍇🍎
I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul
In January I am focused on recovering from the dreaded lurgy.
Almost back on form, although I have some residual lethargy which I hope will go soon.
I am concentrating on re-establishing my strength and flex workouts, and consolidation of Solid Habits.
How:
📍cardio/strength >5 minutes as soon as my alarm goes off. I already do a short walk each morning, so will add the workout to that.
Reward: based on the first 2 mornings:-
the adrenaline rush that the exercise gave me.
🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
📍Avoid foods with added sugar
Reward: reduction in pain and associated inflammation
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Daily Solid Habits:Solid Habits💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
💎Daily Meditation
💎CleanToilets/Walk/Make beds
💎Post Sole Mates steps
💎Weigh < 140/log
💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
💎Herbal tea/supplements
💎Self care
💎Quality time with DH
💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
💎Breakfast
💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
💎Cardio > 7500 steps
💎Strength > 15 minutes
💎Flex > 15 minutes
💎Active hours > 6
💎Declutter > 15 minutes
💎paint/draw/write/read
💎Craft/crochet
💎Gardening
💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
💎Meet with friends
💎Quality family time
💎Sole Mates evening reminder
💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC
💎Close Apple rings
💎Building Better Habits
💎Duolingo Latin
💎Puzzles/read/TV
💎Update Women over 50
💎Daily chores
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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Energy and appetite are still variable, so I’m concentrating on getting a healthy, balanced diet.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
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@77tes I also only worry about the time-wasting mindless scrolling type screen time. Anything productive is fine. After all, we wouldn’t have access to all the useful features of MFP without screen time 😝
Parkrun: I often walked our local
Parkrun course as it’s in the city park. However, I’m presently having knee problems and the 5k at a stretch would just aggravate it too much. DYD and DH are more into it than I am.1 -
I am in week 2 of my 8-week walking program, and I'm way ahead of the game. Distances are more in keeping with week 4 and times with week 5. I'm now hoping to be able to walk 5K sooner than 8 weeks (c'mon, achilles, you can do it!).
I also realized that I've got a streak of exercise going (at least 10 min per day). It's been 13 days in a row since I started keeping track for this program. Now I'm motivated to keep the streak alive.
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Way to go Kacy! @KacyCarpe ✋🏻1
