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A September to Remember

themedalist
themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
edited August 31 in Social Groups
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I want to pick up on the theme Kathy outlined for us in July: “What will I do in July and in the rest of 2024?” It is just as relevant a question in September as it was a couple of months ago. We attach way too much importance to waiting until January to start a new habit. The best time to start a new habit is right NOW. Identify the small steps that you can take each day that when done daily will get you to your goal. Then jump right in!

This is nothing new to those of you who have been with us for some time. And if you're still working on taming your snowball habit from last month, keep at it! This group typically has an upswing in membership in September as kids and grandkids go back to school and schedules become more routine. If you are new to our group this month, welcome! I'm making my best case for not quietly following the group with the intent of starting to make healthy changes come January. There still 4 months left in 2024. Start now and you will be amazed at how much better you feel when we close out the year.

Several years ago I got a friend request from someone who was new to MFP and eager to get started. When did she start? The day before Thanksgiving! She just didn't think a holiday meal or two necessitated a delay until January. She was very determined. She scoped out an eating plan that worked for her and she stuck to it. And she reached her goals!

Here are a few more ways to make this month a September to Remember:

• As summer fades, September brings cooler weather. This is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, which can support your new habit. Take advantage of the mild temperatures. Go for walks, hikes, or bike rides. Enjoy the outdoors!

• Consider joining community events like fun walks/runs, or park yoga classes. Meeting others can boost your motivation. Also, the fresh air can enhance your mood and energy levels.

• Make sure your goals are measurable. You could set a target like walking for 20 minutes, three times a week. Write down your goals. That way, you have a handy reminder of what you want to achieve.

• Consider the “10-minute rule.” Set aside just 10 minutes each day to engage in your new habit. Whether it’s exercising or meditating, this can help you slowly integrate it into your life without feeling stressed. The key to building a new habit is to start small.


Let's make it a great month!

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Having been in education all my life. I’ve always felt like September is the beginning of the new year because it was always the beginning of the school year. Labor Day we would have a work party at school to prepare for the new year.

    I’m not depending on cooler weather yet since here in Southern California the heat extends into September and we are expecting a heat wave this week. 🥵 Still, I’m trying to get outside every day in spite of the weather.

    I love the idea of a September to Remember, it has a lovely sound! I’ve started some great habits in September, thanks to this group, like yoga and journaling. So, I hope to start a good habit snowball this month.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    edited September 1
    I’m a little nervous about committing to this new habit, but if not now, when?

    I’m going to meditate - the meditations are around your suggested 10 minutes.

    1. This September I will meditate daily.
    2. The small, actionable steps I plan to take towards this goal is that I’ve downloaded and subscribed to the premium version of the Calm app and set a reminder on my phone.
    3. My cue to keep up with my habit will be when my reminder comes up on my phone 📱
    5. My reward for maintaining the habit (anything from a self-compliment to a mark on the calendar) I’m not sure of an appropriate reward - a fist pump seems wrong. Reporting here will be one reward
    6. How can we support you? Cheer me on
    7. What will success look like at the end of September? I’ll be calmer and better able to deal with the stresses of the rest of the day. It’s not really a measurable goal, but it’s an important one.

    Meditation tracking

    today’s meditation provided a prompt for my journaling, so 2 birds 🦢 🦢 with one stone

    🧘
  • macrat12
    macrat12 Posts: 6,514 Member
    For September I'm going to write in my gratitude journal for 10 min each day.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    @macrat12 , that’s a great goal! So many benefits from keeping a gratitude journal!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Day 2 - again my meditation inspired my journal entry.

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    @77tes That’s a great choice. I know meditation works wonders for me.
    @macrat12 I find that once I start writing, and I often write for much longer than I intended. Being mindful of the thing we are grateful for is so very self affirming.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Moving forward ……
    🌼🌺🌸🌻🪷🌻🌻🌸🌼
    🌼🌺🪺 August 2024 🪺🌺🌼
    🌼🌺🌸🌻🪷🌻🌻🌸🌼
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In August I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.


    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 August 140.2

    🦋 Terri 🐬


  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    This September, I will continue the plan I began Aug 29. Tomorrow will be day 7 of perfect food!

    FOOD
    Calories< goal
    Eat only at home.
    No sugar, white flour, potatoes, white rice, only Ezekiel bread, no crackers or chips
    1/2 cup beans/lentils per day on average
    Large cabbage salad
    Berries 6oz
    Cantaloupe 8-11 oz or similar

    EXERCISE
    I am building back my walking program.
    Walk in AM with current minimum goal 4,000 steps daily

    I am building back to my stand hours goal of 12 hours. It dropped significantly the past month. I am
    not sure why.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 , I know that you have the power! He Man salute back at you.

    @MadisonMolly2017, I love your plan. Have you tired lentils? I tried them for the first time and am in love!

    Day 3 and 4 meditation done

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In August I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.


    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1

    🦋 Terri 🐬




  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Day 5 meditation done

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Day 6 of meditation

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  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    I also tried lentils - liked them more than I thought I would! My taste buds change for the better when I don’t eat sugar YAY

    Everything is going well.
    Food is in “remission” ie healthy, cravings gone, Lower calories, only eating at home
    Exercise is better. Longer walks, more frequent.
    Sleep is great.

    It was a difficult battle to get back in the groove every other time only to fail. This time it was easy. The key turning point: reminding myself of all the health benefits

    I had a significant wins this yesterday & morning
    Blood glucose 100 yesterday.
    Today: 92 Lowest in a very long time.

    Exercising is apparently the key to lower glucose according to the nutritionist I am seeing. Very happy as I definitely want to avoid diabetes and all of it’s complications

    Also I was hungry all the time before blood glucose 105, 107 Now I’m not. Much easier to eat reasonable and “hear” my true hunger cues.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    @MadisonMolly2017 , congrats on those down-trending glucose numbers. I appreciate our insight into the hunger/glucose connection.

    Day 8 of meditation

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    It’s a very busy week, but I’m getting my meditation done

    Day 12 of meditation

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    edited September 14
    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In August I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.

    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1
    12 Sept: 140.1

    🦋 Terri 🐬

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Losing weight slowly, but I am losing

    Food quality high

    We ate small amt < 1 oz a couple of days, but we could see it was going to escalate, so we stopped again. Ate lunch out with a friend…then wanted to do it again. Didn’t.

    Sugar & eating out: both now under control

    The really good news is I have extended the distance of my walks and therefore my step count
    Today I added more hills & distance.
    Noticeably stronger with more stamina.

    I can see the weight loss will be slower until I can build up my exercise more. I’m doing it gradually so I don’t get another injury.

    I am putting more effort into my clothes, hair, and even wore lipstick under my mask today!

    My art practice is the most fun ever!

    Thank you @77tes & @TerriRichardson112 for your comments & for doing the hard work routinely. You both inspire me❣️🦋🤩
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    edited September 16
    @MadisonMolly2017 , I’m so inspired to hear all the progress you’ve made, Hooray for more strength and stamina!

    @TerriRichardson112 , you are doing great with moving the weight down. That’s very encouraging!

    Week 2 of meditation done and week 3 started!

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In August I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.

    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1
    12 Sept: 140.1
    15 Sept: 139.1 Almost a whoosh 😜

    I’m hoping that it continues. When I was losing I often had a whoosh followed by a bounce up.

    🦋 Terri 🐬



  • macrat12
    macrat12 Posts: 6,514 Member
    So far I've been doing well with my gratitude journal.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Whoo hoo! @TerriRichardson112 that is looking good - Whoosh in the near future!

    @macrat12 , good job with the gratitude journal 🙌

    My meditation is happening!
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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    3 weeks done and starting on Week 4

    Today I finished the initial 30 days of meditation for beginners on the Calm app. Now I need to keep it up.

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Keeping on with my meditation.

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    September has been a whirlwind. Time seems too hurtle past so quickly.

    @77tes You are doing so well on the meditation, Julie. I find it invaluable in coping with the vagaries of everyday life. There are so many great resources for guided meditations. Have you tried YouTube yet? Just google 10 minute meditations and loads of options appear.

    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In September I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.

    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1
    12 Sept: 140.1
    15 Sept: 139.1 Almost a whoosh
    23 Sept: 138.9


    🦋 Terri 🐬


  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    Thanks @TerriRichardson112 , I’m finding the meditation wonderful.

    Week 4 done - only a couple more days to go in September.

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member

    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In September I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.

    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1
    12 Sept: 140.1
    15 Sept: 139.1 Almost a whoosh
    23 Sept: 138.9
    29 Sept: 138.2 🥰 So glad that I am sticking under my maintenance ceiling again.

    🦋 Terri 🐬


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  • BodyTalking
    BodyTalking Posts: 2,822 Member
    1cuo8cghfhb7.jpg I've gone through my figures from June and started tracking like this. I seem to be getting into the habit of it.

    I hope you all have a great October 🍂
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,503 Member
    @TerriRichardson112 ! Kudos for getting under your maintenance ceiling! You are such an inspiration! 👏

    @BodyTalking I love your graphs! They are terrific!

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    My Totals for September
    30 days of daily meditation.
    98.3 miles on bike
    110 miles on foot
    14 strength dumbbell challenge days
    Yoga most days.
    Big win - I moved up to 5# dumbbells for my strength workouts.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    Moving forward ……
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁 August 2024 🪺🍁🍂🍃
    🍃🍂🍁🥀🌾🥀🍁🍂🍃
    I am a person who values
    the health and fitness of
    my body, mind, and spirit

    Habits keep me going
    when motivation flags.

    I had a measure of success with August, so will be continuing with that theme.

    A September to Remember!

    This month I will …..
    September Focus:
    Continue to melt the Snowballs of Complacency
    In September I am …..
    … being mindful to keep my Solid habits strong
    To help me do this I am …..
    ~ reading them each morning
    ~ prelogging CI/CO and staying under goal
    ~ weighing each morning
    My reward: My He-Man Power Salute - ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER!!! ⚔️ and being closer to touching my toes
    I am getting there slowly 😂.

    📌Focus ~ Strentgening Solid Habits
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
    👌👌
    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
    vr1awsjfroqv.jpeg


    Daily Solid Habits:
    (Developed over time)
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh 130 < 140/log (still working on this one)
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet/art
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    Secondary Focus:
    ~ Weigh less at the end of the month
    30 July: 142.1[/b]
    2 Aug: 141.6
    6 Aug: 141.5
    8 Aug: 141.4
    11 Aug: 141.4
    15 Aug: 141.2
    30 Aug: 140.2
    5 Sept: 140.1
    12 Sept: 140.1
    15 Sept: 139.1 Almost a whoosh
    23 Sept: 138.9
    29 Sept: 138.2 🥰 So glad that I am sticking under my maintenance ceiling again.
    30 Sept: 137.9
    All in all, a pleasing month.
    I just need to stay focused to prepare for the festive season ahead.

    🦋 Terri 🐬
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,034 Member
    edited October 1
    @77tes You have made impressive progress in October. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    @BodyTalking I love your colourful tracking.

    🥂 Here’s to an equally awesome October 🥂

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