December Week 1 Group Challenge - Hello December Scrabble Challenge
jessicakrall8
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Hello December / Scrabble Challenge
Welcome to the month of December…the last month of the year…the beginning of a beautiful holiday season world-wide…a great time to spend some time to push to finish goals for 2024 and the time to begin thinking and planning for new goals for 2025. This month’s challenges will all help you to do just that.
We will start with a Scrabble Challenge…we all played it as a kid…I’m such a word nerd and word game fanatic, so perhaps that’s what led me in this direction, but I’ve also discovered the joys of setting goals and meeting them and that wonderful feeling of success and empowerment you get when you set a goal, work to meet it and then feel the success in doing so. Take a look at the words in December…there are 8 letters, so you will need to do two one day of the week, but during Dec 1st through 7th, think about how each of the words reflect in your life…might be just through something positive you can say about your day…something kind you can bestow upon someone else…might bring on a memory you wish to share, but however you express it (pictures are also welcome), post to the thread and share what it made you think about…DECLARE, EDUCATE, CHERISH, ENDORSE, MANAGE, BALANCE, EDIFY and REWARD.
What goals has this helped you to set? How does this contribute to your plans for the month? Next year? Your fitness journey as a whole? I can’t wait to read your thoughts each day this week.
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I have quite a few outings planned for this month.I had my first Christmas meal with a group of girlfriends last Friday night.We had a meal & there was a live band & later a dj so lots of eating,drinking & dancing.
So my Declare this week is not to let these outings interfere with my fitness goals.I plan on enjoying my socialising with friends & family but also eating healthily on the normal days.Also keeping up with my normal exercise of Dance fit & going to the gym.I like winter walks too as long as there's no snow.I'm with you on that one @jessicakrall8 ❄️☃️5 -
November was a rough month for me. I had a lot of extra stress and it put me off my routine. I stopped tracking and going to the gym. I declare that this week, I will track all the food I eat. I'm still getting over being sick and my cough has gotten worse, so I don't want to add my exercise and step count just yet.
I also try to learn something new whenever I can. I read weight loss/exercise/water tips/etc a few times a week. Anytime I can make this jourmey a little easier, I will!
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@lauren_989 I had a similar experience last month, lots of stress and unplanned chaos with work so my eating plans and exercising plans got a bit chaotic too or not followed at all
Declare: I will track my food and water intake, make sure I get more protein and healthy carbs, I will focus on a good mix of exercises (maybe try to write a plan and stick to it). I will try to not let work stress affect me as much.
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I decree and declare that this month will be one of my best months. Last month was a struggle for me as well with sickness and such. I declare that this week I will journal all of my food. Cook a meal for my husband and I, Get my steps in as I have reduced the number since I'm not as mobile as I have been, and make better choices about the foods that I eat. This is a good challenge Jessica! Thank you!!
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I've had a rough few weeks, and November was a slip from my previous determination and control. Yesterday, for the first time since I really recommitted, I let myself just eat what I wanted, but in a good for the soul kind of way.
I declare the rest of this week will be controlled, mindful, tracked, and successful!3 -
The past six weeks have been really hard...my eating (for two months prior to THAT) had been horrible and I was eating out too much...weight jumped back up and the swelling in my left knee started...so 2nd week of October, I completely stopped eating out...got back to the strict work, I should have been doing all along. Now six weeks later, I'm down 19 pounds and the swelling is minimal, although I still ache in that leg from sitting at work all day. It's getting better. I'm not a patient person.
I DECLARE that the hard work goes on. I will NOT give up. I will trust the science and continue to prove that it works, by eating right...staying on track and slowly increasing my exercise again until I can get back to 10k steps a day. I'm working to EDUCATE myself not to fear progress, but that I'm ready for steady progress and am looking forward to the changes to come.
Looking forward to a great December for ALL of us!! You guys always motivate me. Thank you for being you!
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I cherish my family and loved ones. I am working on loving myself as much as I do others. Also trying to work on my negative self talk.
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I like to look at & read & discuss with friends what they like to eat.I try to EDUCATE myself on good nutrition & exercise.There are so many advisers out there on tik tok,Facebook & utube that it is so confusing at times.I go for green wholefoods mostly & try to avoid anything processed.Also I don't tend to.miss out on particular food groups.
I CHERISH my family & friends.I also cherish time alone for myself.A lovely walk in nature or a swim always makes me feel peaceful & I'm able to let my mind be still of the busy life I lead.I also cherish travel & holidays with my husband & family.1 -
I CHERISH my peaceful home...just me and Lil Miss Betty...I love knowing that coming home will always be relaxing and stress-free. I can play some c-jazz, read a book and not answer to anyone. Tonight, I came home and heated up some leftovers and ate while watching a holiday movie...getting ready to do some dishes and then lie down and read a book I started over the weekend. Love that "me time"!!
Hope you all had a wonderful day!
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Educate: I try to educate myself on balance nutrition, although there is sometimes a difference between what I know I should eat and what I actually eat
Cherish: I cherish my life and my family but I have to admit that I had lost myself a little bit the past few years, busy being a mum, a wife, a daughter/granddaughter, a colleague. So now I am trying to find 'me', trying to be kinder to the body I have, and working on my health.1 -
Endorse makes me think of signing something haha. I'm struggling coming up with anything else, but looking forward to other's responses!1
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lauren_989 wrote: »Endorse makes me think of signing something haha. I'm struggling coming up with anything else, but looking forward to other's responses!
Just thinks "agrees with" and you'll get there...synonyms support, uphold, defend...
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I whole-heartedly ENDORSE the practice of eating at home...cooking, even if something simple...and avoiding eating out...less calories, less spending...my budget loves me again...and I'm starting to feel better...that's the biggie...can't wait to see how things are in another 30 days!
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Educate - I am currently working through one of the hardest periods of my personal life, and it is taking a great deal of educating myself in self care, self respect, and resilience, but I am getting there. I will continue this education because it will see me through these times.
Cherish - I am learning to cherish myself, even in the face of adversity and negativity. I have trouble putting myself first, and habitually sacrifice for others. But by cherishing myself, I am valuing myself and giving myself the same grace I give others.
Endorse - On the same theme, I endorse self care!! We have SO MANY things pulling us in different directions. Take time to centre yourself and remember that you are just as deserving of your care and consideration as anyone else is.2 -
I ENDORSE all the practises of this wonderful group & each member of the teams.
Praise indeed to the Captains & Motivators & all those members who take the time to share an encouraging word or like.
We are all here for a reason & I endorse all the ideas to improve fitness,health & emotions .1
