Awesome August of Healthy Habits!
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5 days down and done The added walk after work is not the easiest but it is definitely a habit I want to keep. The past few months have seemed a struggle after a really amazing start to the year. But I just need to remember that things do improve!
The remembering backward the previous day is interesting. I might ask my brother about that as he has been having some memory issues lately and I wonder if the drs suggested something similar. Or maybe I will ask my SIL. 🙃
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Wed
After I get out of bed i will Weigh and record my weight daily, goal is to loose half a kilo in August: yes
After I head out for workout I will pretrack my food to avoid going over calorie limit... let's make winners uac circle this month! nonl
After I finish my morning workout i will Prep a green juice and fibre meal for dinner to prevent diabetes, remember it's in ur genes. Helps with digestion too: no
After I write down my meetings on a postit I will write a chore down, a reminder to leave by 5pm & 1 thing to look forward to after work. This will make w/e more relaxing, helps with not getting too work focused, helps me with stress after work as I hve a plan I'm place: n/a on leave
After I write reminder to leave by 5pm I'll think about wat appointments I need to book in: n/a on leave
After I hve booked in appointments I will do a to do list with priority work that needs doing n/a
after I do my to do list I will block out time for a lunch time walk: Big walk today as on leave 1 hour 40min family walk
After I get home from work I will drink my premade juice: no
After I drink my juice I will put the kettle on to make a tea while i Weigh /track food accurately in mfp: yes
After I make my dinner plate 'ill make sure it consists of lots of veggies, or fruit & fibre yes
After I sit down to eat I will make sure food is logged 1st then drink tea with meal to slow down eating yes
After I hve shower I will put Coconut oil on yes
After I hve a shower and while waiting for my son to go to sleep, i will check my habits list to make sure all done and log check into mfp/uac yes
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ohhh how I love being on leave... it's sooo great! so relaxed and really enjoying myself
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love the 5 min every hour goal @hccolema586 more movement so good for us right
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thanks @SummerSkier, its def alot ay and I've probably bitten off more than I can chew lol... Will see how the list goes and if it's too much I'll cut it down... my problem is there are just too many things that are important to me atm that i cant decide on 1 thing to focus on lol..
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love the intro @77tes..... Very clever and funny too! def suffer from imposter sydrome esp at work ...I am a organised and motivated who is able to manage my time.Who does wat she says she is going to and gets things done!!!
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I am reading everyone's August focus and am just so inspired!!! Snowshoe072 love musicians, it's such a creative way to express ourselves....
@TerriRichardson112 love the 5 min of focus each morning , very achievable but life changing
@77tes and @hccolema586 body building goals love and love it... a bit of weights makes everything so strong and tonned! yay for u both!!!
@learning moments love how u worded how ur an active person.. More activity naturally means more energy it's weird how it works like that... plus puts us in a good mood... enjoy!!!
@SummerSkier back to ur runs, aww ur in ur element no doubt, very happy for u... bet those endorphines feel wonderful! Arvo walks awesome too.
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love ur pics @77tes u look beautiful and looks like so much fun!
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pretty flowers @SummerSkier!
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🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩
🦩🧘♀️🌹August 2025🌹🧘♀️
🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit.
In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine.Plan of Action.
Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅✅✅✅✅
Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅✅✅✅✅
Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅✅✅✅✅
Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅✅✅✅✅
Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅✅✅✅✅Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening).Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️Reward: Herbal tea.
Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5:Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈
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8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/3: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/4: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/5: 💪🏻💧
8/6: 💪🏻🥦💦➰The movement loop went pretty well today. I took the stair loop 5 times and walked to the north building twice.
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Yesterday wasn't so good. I did a lot of paperwork and not much movement. Today was better, but not much cardio.
Date
% of Activity
Hrly Activiy
Floors
Cardio Load
Moderate
vig/peak
Activity Zone minutes
Cal Burned
Wkout
Favorite
8/1/2025
31
5
16
27
:37
:05
62
2184
Arms
Swim
8/2/2025
28
7
20
14
:27
0
87
1911
0
swim
8/3/2025
19
5
10
6
:07
0
7
1963
0
Waist hoop
8/4/2025
40
11
30
68
1:08
:28
124
2013
0
swim class
8/5/2025
9
4
9
0
0
0
0
1806
0
stairs
8/6/2025
30
9
4
2
0
0
0
1924
0
dance steps
@donna25trinity I know what you mean so many things you want to do. I feel the same way. You are doing a great day mastering so many things. Keep up the great work.
@SummerSkier I love your pictures. Be careful not to overdo it.
@hcoleman232 I love your new loop habit. I love stairs. They are so good for you.
@TerriRichardson112 looking good!
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Here we are and 1 more day for a full week of success!!
Donna sounds like you are having a really great holiday. I know in the past you have struggled with those but wow. you are getting it done!
Hcoleman, that broc was back! LOL
I am still struggling mentally with doing something active after work. The temptation to just collapse on the couch and watch TV and play on the tablet is strong but I feel SO much better if I get out. I am also on 300 days of duolingo for learning Spanish since almost all my employees and my boss and a ton of folks in my direct area are original spanish speaking. But the reward for getting my butt out yesterday was I spotted this rose and her friend nearby that I would have missed if I had just hibernated.
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@Learningmoments I think even if the past 2 days have not been perfect the habit of tracking them is a success!!!!!
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We had a delightful birthday celebration for my two granddaughters. Their birthdays are at the end of August and September, but they’ll be starting their college terms soon, so we just had an early birthday party. We held it in my backyard and it was very hot, but we reminisced about former birthdays in the blistering heat. They are 18 and 21 this year! YIKES!
Before the granddaughters arrived I got in a bonus spin session and my Big 5 Lifts with a bit of cooldown and stretch which I’ve decided I should add to my workout.
@SummerSkier , Go you ! 5 day in a row! Make that 6! That rose was a lovely reward for you for getting out and Liz was cheering you on. 🦎
@donna25trinity , love your enjoyment of your time off work! I understand all the goals - I used to do a tracker for all my habits, but the tracker was one more thing. Still, it was really great for me at the time.
@hcoleman232 , the movement loop sounds like a win. I used to walk the mall on really hot days during breaks between classes when I worked on a campus close to the mall. Your loop sounds like a super challenging workout.
@Learningmoments , that spreadsheet is fabulous. Love filling in your favorites each day. More play in your day is a good thing. Every day doesn’t have to be perfect. I love this meme:
I Am a BODYBUILDER!
🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪
August 1 - Costume College, 46 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories.
August 2 - Costume College, 26 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories
August 3 - Costume College, 38 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Way OVER calories and tons of salt (Breakfast buffet).
My emojis:
💪 Big 5 Lifts
⏳Fast
✅ Under Calorie Goal
💯 100 grams protein
🧘 Yoga
🚴or🚶♀️cardio
August 4 - 💪, ⏳, ✅, 💯, 🧘
August 5 - 🚴, ⏳, 🧘, 💯,✅
August 6 - 💪🚴⏳🧘💯✅
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I am an athlete!
1 week done. The getting out after work has remained hard but still doable. My reward yesterday. 😍
I still use a daily tracker but I limit it mostly to keeping track of my BP and what meds I took. Was really REALLY excited yesterday because I managed to not take anything at all for my foot or knee or a headache. Mostly I was just using about 1 OTC excedrin migrain split into 2 doses for the past few weeks which was very effective within an hour at helping but finally FINALLY I did not need it … so BIG win there as I do not like taking things if I can help it.
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@SummerSkier , Wow! You’re a photographer as well as an athlete! How did you get those butterflies to hold still? Bravo for doing that hard thing and walking after work! 👏 WONDERFUL that you didn’t need the Excedrin! That shows real improvement/recovery from your injury! 🥳
I Am a BODYBUILDER!🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪🚴
August 1 - Costume College, 46 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories.
August 2 - Costume College, 26 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories
August 3 - Costume College, 38 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Way OVER calories and tons of salt (Breakfast buffet).
My emojis:
💪 Big 5 Lifts
⏳Fast
✅ Under Calorie Goal
💯 100 grams protein
🧘 Yoga
🚴or🚶♀️cardio
August 4 - 💪, ⏳, ✅, 💯, 🧘
August 5 - 🚴, ⏳, 🧘, 💯,✅
August 6 - 💪🚴⏳🧘💯✅
August 7 - 🚴⏳🧘💯✅
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@SummerSkier I really enjoy the photos you’re sharing, and congrats on no meds. 🎉
@77tes You’re on a roll!! Keep it up! Yeah, the loop is a challenge. Today I didn’t do the stairs at all. Too busy filling in for a coworker to even think about it. Love the meme. So true!
8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/3: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/4: 💪🏻🥦💦
8/5: 💪🏻💧
8/6: 💪🏻🥦💦➰
8/7: 💪🏻🥦💦➰
8/8: 🥦
If nothing else… I at least ate my veggies today. 😀
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@Learningmoments. Took your advice and I took it easy today… but still did a short run and my walk after work. I can see my resting hr enjoying the recovery day too. TGIF! @77tes that meme is perfect. Sometimes it is hard to see the big picture when we are getting lost in day to day. @hcoleman232 you got the veggies. 💪💪💪
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@hcoleman232 , Well, look at those 6 strength workouts as you planned! Well done! 🙌
@SummerSkier , another fabulous photo! And great job doing a short run and walk, prioritizing recovery! SMART!
👌Hurrah! The first full week of August I trained like the bodybuilder I am! 🏋️
I was bit worried that lifting on a dancing day would leave me too tired, but I did it anyway. I was pretty tired because I also did my housework. But I still enjoyed my dancing and took an Epsom salt bath before bed as a reward.
I Am a BODYBUILDER!
WEEK 1 - 🏋️ Three Lifting sessions done!
🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪🚴💪
August 3 - Costume College, 38 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Way OVER calories and tons of salt (Breakfast buffet).
My emojis:
💪 Big 5 Lifts 🧘Yoga 🚴,🚶♀️, or 💃 cardio
⏳Fast ✅ Under Calorie Goal 💯 100 grams protein
August 4 - 💪, ⏳, ✅, 💯, 🧘
August 5 - 🚴, ⏳, 🧘, 💯,✅
August 6 - 💪🚴⏳🧘💯✅
August 7 - 🚴⏳🧘💯✅
August 8 - 💪🧘⏳💯✅💃
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🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩
🦩🧘♀️🌹August 2025🌹🧘♀️
🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit.
In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine.
Plan of Action
Into week 2 already! I swear time gets faster as I get older!
Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅
Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅
Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅
Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅
Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening).Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️Reward: Herbal tea.
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@SummerSkier I like that you didn’t need the painkillers. I took a couple of painkillers on Tuesday as I knew I might be in pain from walking on rough ground. It has taken me until today to get my bowels back in working order. 😝
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Oh yeah @TerriRichardson112 the REAL painkillers are tough on the body in other ways but the OTC excedrin seems ok. And I have had to take 1/2 the last few days but that's 1/2 of what I was so I take it as a win. Mostly it's my knee bothering me at the moment 😏🤨 I have found that IBU and Naproxin which would tech be REALLY good for my knee lead to depression in me. So I avoid them. My secret weapon when I do have to take strong stuff is sugar free reese's cups. 2 only. They seen to make sure things keep running regularly. And metamucil chocolate cookies. ✅ Hope you have recovered from the walking on rough ground. I cannot do anything like that at all for the moment.
@77tes fantastic day. Dancing. Weights. Housework. love the idea of a nice bath as a reward. Bet it helped keep all those muscles from being too sore.
I am an ATHLETE
I have seen my VO2max climbing steadily each day which is interesting. Is it the walking in the evenings added or the longer running. Typically in the summer is goes down because I know I have to work harder in the heat. Too many lovely flowers today but I did my run and 2 walks .
- 39.9
- 40
- 40.2
- 40.4
- 40.5
- 40.6
- 40.6
- 40.6
- 40.7
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@terrirochardson112 Time really does race faster. I remember how long summer seemed when I was a kid. Now it flies.
@summerskier, I used to take an OTC pain reliever after dancing, a bath with Epsom salts is a much better option.I Am a BODYBUILDER!
WEEK 1 - 🏋️ Three Lifting sessions done!
🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪🚴💪🚴
August 3 - Costume College, 38 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Way OVER calories and tons of salt (Breakfast buffet).
My emojis:
💪 Big 5 Lifts 🧘Yoga 🚴,🚶♀️, or 💃 cardio
⏳Fast ✅ Under Calorie Goal 💯 100 grams protein
August 4 - 💪, ⏳, ✅, 💯, 🧘
August 5 - 🚴, ⏳, 🧘, 💯,✅
August 6 - 💪🚴⏳🧘💯✅
August 7 - 🚴⏳🧘💯✅
August 8 - 💪🧘⏳💯✅💃
August 9 - 🚴🧘⏳💯✅
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Hi Guys. It has been a busy weekend, but wonderful. I had all 6 grandkids and we had a sleepover. They had so much fun. I am looking forward to getting back to a normal routine again. Activity was mild because rain. Looks like everyone is doing great. I feel so sluggish from too much sitting, but we had art time, Legos, cars, play dough, some swimming, and board games.
Date
% of Activity
Hrly Activiy
Floors
Cardio Load
Moderate
vig/peak
Activity Zone minutes
Cal Burned
Wkout
Favorite
8/1/2025
31
5
16
27
:37
:05
62
2184
Arms
Swim
8/2/2025
28
7
20
14
:27
0
87
1911
0
swim
8/3/2025
19
5
10
6
:07
0
7
1963
0
Waist hoop
8/4/2025
40
11
30
68
1:08
:28
124
2013
0
swim class
8/5/2025
9
4
9
0
0
0
0
1806
0
stairs
8/6/2025
30
9
4
2
0
0
0
1924
0
dance steps
8/7/2025
36
11
8
103
1:32
41
174
2574
0
Bike ride
8/8/2025
23
8
5
10
25
0
25
2132
0
swim
8/9/2025
9
2
4
7
12
0
12
1832
0
Grandkids
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@Learningmoments , sounds like a fantastic weekend! Grandkids wear you out like a major workout - and 6 even more so! 😍
I was a bit over calories on my rest day, but I’m not going to fret over it since I know rest is super important for us bodybuilders! Besides, my average was well under calories.
I Am a BODYBUILDER!WEEK 1 - 🏋️ Three Lifting sessions done!
🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪🚴💪🚴
💤
My emojis:💪 Big 5 Lifts 🧘Yoga 🚴,🚶♀️, or 💃 cardio
⏳Fast ✅ Under Calorie Goal 💯 100 grams protein
💤 Rest Day
August 10 - 💤 🧘⏳💯2 -
🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩
🦩🧘♀️🌹August 2025🌹🧘♀️
🦩🧘♀️🌹🦩🌺🦩🌹🧘♀️🦩I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit.
In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine.
Plan of Action
Into week 2 already! I swear time gets faster as I get older!
Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅✅✅✅
Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅✅✅✅
Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅✅✅✅
Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅✅✅✅
Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅✅✅✅Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening).Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️Reward: Herbal tea.
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The best laid plans ….. I wrote a post yesterday, but obviously didn’t actually hit <Post Reply>
We went to DEDs on Sunday. Unfortunately, she had been feeling under the weather, and tested positive for Covid, so didn’t join us for coffee, which we had in the garden. Grandson has tested negative. Granddaughter flew back to Oxford yesterday. What our boosters in June, so are hopeful of avoiding it. What will be will be!
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@TerriRichardson112 Sorry that your DED has Covid and that you and the family were exposed. Praying that she recovers quickly and that you dodge it. Also, you reminded me to schedule our boosters.
I’m loving you recalling the day backwards and using it in my journaling. He Man salute to you for those awesome habits. YOU HAVE THE POWER!
I was a powerhouse on Monday - got all my exercise in, and finished a chapter of the scanning project I’m working on, only one chapter left.
I Am a BODYBUILDER!WEEK 1 - 🏋️ Three Lifting sessions done!
🥳🥳
🥳💪🚴💪🚴💪🚴
💤💪
My emojis:
💪 Big 5 Lifts 🧘Yoga 🚴,🚶♀️, or 💃 cardio
⏳Fast ✅ Under Calorie Goal 💯 100 grams protein
💤 Rest Day
August 10 - 💤 🧘⏳💯
August 11 - 💪🚴🧘⏳💯✅
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almost 2 weeks in and still keeping up the after work activity!!! 12 days solid. I think it helps me sleep better and not be so liable to binge in the evening. Tomorrow will be my 3000 day logging on MFP. Hard to believe.😳💪
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