FALL INTO HEALTHY HABITS IN SEPTEMBER
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@takinitalloff , thanks for checking in with us over breakfast. ๐ Good for you extending your streak. I really enjoyed the dog training suggestions. I will see how much we can practice with Lucy. The mindful eating resources also look cool. I read on that subject years ago, but wasnโt ready for it at the time.ย
@SummerSkier , Bravo for those after work walks! And to answer your question, yes, we are getting help. Setting up visits from a home health nurse and PT. Also, my oldest daughter DD#1 is coming over to help during the day.ย
@TerriRichardson112 , Meditation with your DH sounds wonderful! What an amazing opportunity, and very wise of you to take advantage of it!ย
@Learningmoments , your sleep numbers are looking good. Thatโs absolutely fantastic. My caregiver daughter DD#2 and I have figured out a nighttime shift schedule so that we arenโt both awake all night tending to our dear patient DD#3. Twice the sleep!ย
@snowshoe072 , howโs the foot ? I hope itโs better. So frustrating to have time and energy to hike, but have to rehab an injury.ย
Very rough night last night, so Iโm extra proud of myself for getting in my lifting workout. Then I did a Yoga for relaxation.ย ย Celebration song โEye of the Tiger.โย
I Am a BODYBUILDER!ย ย
WEEK 1 -ย ย ๐๏ธ๐๏ธTwo Lifting sessions done!ย
My emojis:
๐ช Big 5 Liftsย ย ย ๐งYogaย ย ย ๐ด,๐ถโโ๏ธ, ๐พ, or ๐ cardio
โณFastย ย ย โ Under Calorie Goalย ย ย ๐ฏ 100 grams protein
๐ค Rest Day
September 1 - ๐ช๐ด๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 2 - ๐พ๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 3 - ๐ชโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
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@Michieb125 , good job with those habits! Doctor appointments are all part of the wellness journey, so they are worth the missed walk. Therapeutic massage sounds like such a great treatment.
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@77tes we have just met, but my heart goes out to you during this time of caretaking of your DD #3! You are so fortunate to have a little help but I can attest itโs so hard on everyone. I hope itโs temporary and everyone stays healthy and strong during the recovery period. Being there a few times in my life, it seems the first few nights are tremendously difficult figuring out pain management, meals, and just finding a good routine to help the patient transition to home. Be proud of getting in your weight lifting and yoga! I believe we must pour into ourselves (or keep our exercise routine when possible) so we are better able to help our loved ones. Best wishes to all.
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The foot? Getting better with a little help from kt tape buts itโs hard to tape your own foot but I guess I did ok I just feel like I am falling apart ! I have decided it must be OA effecting other joints especially when they are injured butโฆ.I am a person who will forge ahead I even took Koda for our morning walk with my 8lb vest on really trying to get the weight work in. Trying to keep the bones strong. ๐๏ธ
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Today was another busy, stressful day. We ate out at our favorite buffet. I stayed mindful of what and how much I got. Still everything with restaurants are high calories. Went for a bike ride (16 miles) to burn off major calories.
@Michieb125 I was hoping you would say Yoga with Adriene. She is fabulous. I once heard her refered to the Bob Ross of yoga. If you aren't familiar with him, he is an artist that offered tutorial shows and was very calm and soothing. Adriene is the same way. Have fun with it. I also saw that Vonda Wright had a new book. Our library didn't have that one, so I may have to purchase that one. She sounds very knowledgeable. I appreciate the recommendations.
@TerriRichardson112 Your morning meditation with hubby sounds great. That would be a good bonding activity too.
@77tes Sounds like DD#3 has a dedicated, organized team. She is very fortunate. You guys sound like you have a good plan of care set up. Very important that everyone gets enough sleep and care for each other and self so that you can be at your best. Great job!
Observations (July): Sept 1: โ๏ธ2: โ๏ธ 3:โ๏ธ 4:โ๏ธ
I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 3: swim & walk 4: Bike 16 miles
More Sleep (September):
Sept 1: 9hrs and 3 minutes
Sept 2: 7hr, 33 min.
Sept 3: 7hr, 18 min.
Sept 4: 7hr. 33 min. Odd I would have that on two nights.
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๐ฆฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐นSeptember 2025๐น๐งโโ๏ธ
๐ฆฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐น๐ฆฉ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฆฉ๐น๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฆฉI am a person who values the health and fitness of mind, body, and spirit.September Focus: Meditation.ยI normally do a short meditation before I get out of bed in the morning. In September I am meditating first thing with DH. His yoga teacher is doing an early morning online group meditation Monday to Friday, and has extended the invitation to family members. We are joining her 4 mornings a week, as we go out early on Wed morning to do our weekly grocery shopping. I have reset my morning alarm so that I can join DH.Habit: Morning meditation with DH 4 x a week. โ โ โ โCue: Phone Alarm.ย
โฐ Get up, get ready and join DHยReward: I meet the day in a calm frame of mind.ยCelebration: Early morning chat with DH + He Man salute. โ๏ธ I HAVE THE POWER โ๏ธย
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4 walks in the evening done. The morning started out with a nice cooler 69 and north breeze but it was over 100 yesterday so proud I kept it going.
@77tes I think you have found the key to getting thru this. Keep up YOUR activity and a stronge support network.
My foot has also been bothering me Snowshoe but like you I just feel like I need to keep going. This is sort of a different area in the same foot from my original injury so it could be related, could be something I did. ๐คทโโ๏ธ I like the KT tape but don't really use it on this location which smells like exstensor tendinitus based on symptoms and supposedly will heal with normal stuff.
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We know it takes mindful effort to create and continue healthy habits. And it looks like everyone is doing well this week. Iโm happy I found this little family.
I am anย
ACTIVEย person ~ moving and eating for longevity!ย
New habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September. Stacking habit: walking 3 times a week to daily walks - 3 miles
September 2 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ยSeptember 3 - ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ no walk; doctor appointment, chiropractor and therapeutic massage today
September 4 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐
Didnโt get to yoga until 8:35 pm yesterday. This was due to some interruptions helping with family (excusable) but I made it happen! After 5 days in a row, I am feeling the benefits of practicing on and off the mat. However, this pushed my nighttime routine back a bit.
Happy Friday!
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Today I had both swim classes. I walked to finish off 10,000 steps. I feel like the extra sleep is paying off. Today I felt so much stronger. I had more energy, and my legs aren't bothering me near as bad. I look forward to see what the extra sleep is offering me at the end of the month. Everyone is doing great! You guys are so inspiring. @77tes I can't tell you how much I appreciate you mentioning about the workout button on FitBit. I completely forgot about it. It shows a lot of cardio that would not of got noticed without it.
Observations (July): Sept 1: โ๏ธ2: โ๏ธ 3:โ๏ธ 4:โ๏ธ5.โ๏ธ
I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 3: swim & walk 4: Bike 16 miles 5. 2 hrs swim classes & walk 1hr 20min.
More Sleep (September):
Sept 1: 9hrs and 3 minutes
Sept 2: 7hr, 33 min.
Sept 3: 7hr, 18 min.
Sept 4: 7hr. 33 min. Odd I would have that on two nights.
Sept 5: 7hrs. 47 min.
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@Michieb125 , you are so right about the caregivers taking care of themselves. We are scheduling it so my DD#2 can play softball on Sunday and Iโm hoping to go dancing next Friday although that will be trickier. We have a wonderful support system.ย ย Yoga is a great habit to start in September. It worked for me.ย
@snowshoe072 and @SummerSkier , sorry those foot issues are still bothering you both. KT tape is super cool, but I dare say doesnโt work everywhere.ย
@snowshoe072 , Love the weighted vest. I want to get into rucking, and my DD#2 just puts a dumbbell in her backpack when she walks Lucy.ย
@Learningmoments , that is funny that you got two days with the same sleep hours!ย ย Iโm guessing that is a sweet spot for you.ย
Better night, rotating care-giving shifts with DD#2 . I actually got a good workout on my spin bike. My celebration song is โStand By Me.โ
I Am a BODYBUILDER!ย ย
WEEK 1 -ย ย ๐๏ธ๐๏ธTwo Lifting sessions done!ย
My emojis:
๐ช Big 5 Liftsย ย ย ๐งYogaย ย ย ๐ด,๐ถโโ๏ธ, ๐พ, or ๐ cardio
โณFastย ย ย โ Under Calorie Goalย ย ย ๐ฏ 100 grams protein
๐ค Rest Day
September 1 - ๐ช๐ด๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 2 - ๐พ๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 3 - ๐ชโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 4 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
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So nice to read all the positive gains. Great job everyone! ๐๐ป๐๐ป
This weekโs been challenging with the planner. The list part is easy, not so much adding in thoughts/feelings at the end of the day, but overall a good week.
- Strength training ๐ช๐ป 4x a week
- Daily Walk ๐ถโโ๏ธ2 miles
- Vegetables ๐ฅฆย
- Water ๐ฆ
- Loop โฐ 3x a day
- Tracker ๐
9/2 ๐ฅฆ๐ฆโฐ๐9/3 ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ช๐ป๐ง๐
9/4 ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฅฆ๐ฆโฐ
9/5 ๐ช๐ป๐งโฐ๐
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I am anย
ACTIVEย person ~ moving and eating for longevity!ย ย
New habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September. Stacking habit: walking for exercise 3 times a week to daily walks - 3-4 miles minimum.
September 2 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ยSeptember 3 - ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ no walk; doctor appointment, chiropractor and therapeutic massage today
September 4 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย
September 5 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ good sleep, close to 9 hours
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@michieb125, what a fabulous week! Bravo ๐
@hcoleman232 , great job. Those loops are happening ! That final step on your planner is the toughest one, but you mighty try to just put in one word, that was my tiny goal when I started journaling.ยWorst night so far, but I still got a short spin while the Nurse was here. My lifting got done, well, almost done - only 3 sets rather than 5. But 3>0!ย ย Celebration song - โMomma Said Thereโd Be Days Like This.โ
I Am a BODYBUILDER!ย ย
WEEK 1 -ย ย ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ Three Lifting sessions done!ย
My emojis:๐ช Big 5 Liftsย ย ย ๐งYogaย ย ย ๐ด,๐ถโโ๏ธ, ๐พ, or ๐ cardio
โณFastย ย ย โ Under Calorie Goalย ย ย ๐ฏ 100 grams protein
๐ค Rest Day
September 1 - ๐ช๐ด๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 2 - ๐พ๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 3 - ๐ชโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 4 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 5 - ๐ช๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
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Today I felt a little tired so did a slower, shorter bike ride. 10miles. I had planned to walk with a friend this afternoon, but it rained so I thought I would play around. I did yoga and an arm workout. (11 minutes 5 lbs.) I was surprised how shaky I felt after. Whew! I need to do more of that.
@hcoleman232 Great job on the planner. It is hard to express ourselves in planners. I find it is easier to write what was your favorite part of the day or what you are thankful for. Some people have googled journal prompts and use those. Keep playing around with it. You will get it.
@Michieb125 That is so cool you could tell a difference both on and off your mat from yoga in such a short time. You are inspiring me to get back to it. Great work!
@77tes You are doing amazing with your weight training and getting spin into a busy schedule. I am so proud of you. That is TOUGH while caring for others. I LOVE your daily song. It brings so many happy memories of songs I haven't heard in a while. When I saw two days on my sleep the same, that is what I thought about. It will be interesting to see what happens.
@snowshoe072 & @SummerSkier Hope the foot injuries are feeling some better. I know what you mean about the weather. We have had some better temps with lower humidity and other days are blazing.
@TerriRichardson112 So nice to hear from you. Thanks for the weekly update. Hope everything is going well.
Observations (July): Sept 1: โ๏ธ2: โ๏ธ 3:โ๏ธ 4:โ๏ธ5.โ๏ธ6. โ๏ธ
I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 4miles 3: swim classes & walk 1.5miles 4: Bike 16 miles 5. 2 hrs swim classes & walk 1hr 20min. 6: Bike 10 miles & yoga 31 min. & arm w.o. 5 lbs. 11 min.
More Sleep (September):
Sept 1: 9hrs and 3 minutes
Sept 2: 7hr, 33 min.
Sept 3: 7hr, 18 min.
Sept 4: 7hr. 33 min. Odd I would have that on two nights.
Sept 5: 7hrs. 47 min.
Sept 6: 7hrs, 52 min.
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Another somewhat active day but not so good food choices smoked turkey that hubby did roasted baby potatoes with garlic and homemade strawberry birthday cake daughters partners early birthday we have to share him with others ๐ but tomorrow is another day.
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6 days done and done. It was threatening rain but I got a nice reward for getting out altho I will admit to being very tired and lethargic most of the day after my run. I think my latest foot thing is getting better and I can start to see the tendons behind my toes again. So my first injury in late May was a 10 - 10-12 weeker (probably fracture bone in foot). the 2nd one my knee was a reoccurance from years ago and I give it a 5 - 4-6 week recovery. This one looks like a 2. 2-4 week recovery. โฆ.. ๐ณ
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@Michieb125 Awesome job on the daily yoga! ๐๐ป๐๐ป
@snowshoe072 The meal sounds delicious! Yesterday I ordered a spinach quinoa burger. It was good and Iโll try to make one at home.@Learningmoments Great job tracking your sleep. ๐๐ป Do you sleep straight through the night? Iโve added notes, they just arenโt focused on my โwhy?โ Thanks for the ideas.
@77tes Good job getting those 3 sets in! With everything going on youโre doing great! Thanks for the one word prompt idea, itโs a good mini habit start. My current read is Stephen Guiseโs Mini Habits, a book I found yesterday at the thrift store. Score!
@SummerSkier Beautiful! I really enjoy the photos you share.
9/7 ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฅฆ๐ฆ
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AHA! @hcoleman232 nice to see the broccoli back! I will admit to making lunches with a mixture of broccoli, cauli (like rice) and 1/2 or 1/3 package of whatever my tastes are asking for. The variety is nice altho sometimes I have too many servings to split up.
Everyone seems to be progressing nicely this month! I am also trying to make sure I get my flossing and balance in from some previous months. I will admit to have some backlash feelings when I was really be very overly diligent on my teeth and ended up needed fillings and a crown replacement anyway. Sort of a why bother type rebellion. But then I think how much worse it would have been if I had NOT been diligent?๐
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@Learningmoments , thatโs a nice, slow ride: 10 miles! You are definitely an active person! Love those nights of almost 8 hours - refreshing sleep for the win! ๐ย
@snowshoe072 , good job on your active day ๐! I say that if youโre going to indulge, that birthday meal sounds worth the calories!ย
@SummerSkier , ๐คฉ your photo is just amazing- so beautiful! You are rocking the afternoon walks! ๐ธ It sounds like you are gaining expert status on dealing with injuries. Iโm guessing that youโd rather be a novice. ๐
@hcoleman232 , good day! I looked up that book on my Libby App, but could only find it in Italian ๐คฃ. The blurb says that it was done five years before James Clear (according to my less than perfect understanding), so yours sounds like a great thrift find!ย
So much better - life is extra good with a sold nightโs sleep. Spinning was late and my playroom was getting hot, but I got it done. I need to set up a fan for such times.ย
Celebration song - โMorning Has Broken. โ ๐
I Am a BODYBUILDER!ย ย
WEEK 1 -ย ย ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ Three Lifting sessions done!ย
My emojis:
๐ช Big 5 Liftsย ย ย ๐งYogaย ย ย ๐ด,๐ถโโ๏ธ, ๐พ, or ๐ cardio
โณFastย ย ย โ Under Calorie Goalย ย ย ๐ฏ 100 grams protein
๐ค Rest Day
September 1 - ๐ช๐ด๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 2 - ๐พ๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 3 - ๐ชโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 4 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 5 - ๐ช๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 6 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
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I am anย
ACTIVEย person ~ moving and eating for longevity!ย ย
New habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September (started on 8/31). Stacking habit: walking for exercise 3 times a week to daily walks - 3-4 miles minimum.
September 2 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ยSeptember 3 - ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ no walk; doctor appointment, chiropractor and therapeutic massage today
September 4 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย
September 5 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ good sleep, close to 9 hours
September 6 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย ๐
Thanks all for the encouragement and kudos for this week! Yesterday, it was tough to get to my yoga mat but I did it.
Today, I am very tired after being a caregiver to my husband for several days (he had knee replacement surgery 10 days ago). I decided to give myself a pass on my walk. Yoga I will do in a few minutes! Iโm wondering if taking a Sunday off to reset is a good idea or notโฆ..or, if listening to my body and mind are the way to goโฆโฆsuggestions welcome!
@77tes so happy you got some solid sleep. And you are still crushing your goals!
@SummerSkier keep taking care of those joints and bones while you are recovering. Love the butterfly photos!
@Learningmoments you had a great workout with bicycling, yoga and weights, way to go!
@hcoleman232 Congrats on the great week! ๐@snowshoe01 strawberry cake sure does sound delicious.
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1 week of afternoon walks done. And I managed to floss and do a little balance too. Win for the day. These vines are so prolific here I wanted to get a picture of the bud and the runner all curled up included.
Hope everyone had a great weekend! It has cooled off just a little here (my AC did not run all night!) and I might have tennis in the plan this week if my neighbor has recovered from his sinus infection.
I did have a not so great experience yesterday. My battery dies on my truck at the grocery. Well luckily I have AAA but my neighbor did come over to jump start me (I need a new battery i think). Anyway, standing in a busy parking lot at the grocery on a Sunday morning with the hood of my truck up. It used to be that a lot of folks would stop and ask if I needed help. Not a single person stopped they all walked on by. And me looking so cute and old lady too. Is this just a sign of the times? Anyway, *** I *** want to be the person who asks if they can help and not the person who walks by. So a lesson for me.
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Yesterday: I woke up in the middle of the night and was all congested. I wound up staying up several hours. So not a good night sleep. Only 11 minutes deep sleep. I finally went back to bed at 4:00 and slept several hours. Surprisingly I woke up feeling pretty good. So I went for a bike ride 16 miles. I really pushed it and finished it in an hour and 31 minutes. I was super happy, but realized toward the end, I probably should not have pushed it quite so hard, but it was good. Then yesterday afternoon, I walked with a friend 4 miles. I felt really excited that I am improving. Surprised I feel so good today. Yesterday, I really tried to focus on getting more protein. I think that helped a lot.
@snowshoe072 Sounds like a delicious birthday dinner. I think it is okay to go over calories on special occasions. It is the random day that hurts. You are doing a great job.
@SummerSkier I am glad to hear your latest injury is doing better. I know you have had a time with it. I love your pictures. I have never seen that flower/vine. It is so unusual and beautiful. I know sometimes it can be disheartening when we are doing the right thing (flossing) and still get gravities. Like you said, it may have been worse. Keep up the good work. I agree about no one stopping to help. A few years back, I forgot my phone and just wanted to let hubby know. I stopped at several stores and explained I wanted to use their phone and why and several of them refused. I told them they could just dial and tell my husband and still they refused. I was so shocked.
@77tes It is amazing how good sleep changes everything. You may have to take up Italian. lol.
@Michieb125 I usually wind up drinking water too late so I do have to get up in the middle of the night, but I use the light of my FitBit to see my way to the bathroom. Usually I can go right back to sleep. Being a caregiver is very hard. I think it is important to listen to your body even though I hate when it tells me I should take it easy. The body know and will MAKE you take a break if you don't. I didn't always know how to listen. Now I ask myself why do I feel like not exercising. It helps a lot. I hate when it says I need several days off. Then I really question if I really need a day off or not. You are doing a super job. Keep it up. Hope hubby gets better soon.
Observations (July): Sept 1: โ๏ธ2: โ๏ธ 3:โ๏ธ 4:โ๏ธ5.โ๏ธ6. โ๏ธ7: โ๏ธ
I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 4miles 3: swim classes & walk 1.5miles 4: Bike 16 miles 5. 2 hrs swim classes & walk 1hr 20min. 6: Bike 10 miles & yoga 31 min. & arm w.o. 5 lbs. 11 min. 7: Bike 16miles & walk 4
More Sleep (September):
Sept 1: 9hrs and 3 minutes
Sept 2: 7hr, 33 min.
Sept 3: 7hr, 18 min.
Sept 4: 7hr. 33 min. Odd I would have that on two nights.
Sept 5: 7hrs. 47 min.
Sept 6: 7hrs, 52 min.
Sept 7: 5hrs, 37 min
One week down. I think my sleep challenge has really paid off. I have more energy and my body really is able to do more. I am excited for this next week. This next week, I will try to get to bed earlier like I was at the beginning of the week. I had more deep sleep when I did. Everyone is doing so well. We can rock this month.
Sept 8: 7 hrs, 51 min.
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@SummerSkier that sucks! I have noticed the same, some people will help but most just look away or let the door slam in your face thatโs when I make sure to thank them ๐๐. Do you think itโs the strange world we live in now? I do no one wants to be blamed or become a victim sad state.
Cool flower what is it?
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I am anย
ACTIVEย person ~ moving and eating for longevity!ย ยNew habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September (started on 8/31). Stacking habit: walking for exercise 3 times a week to daily walks - 3-4 miles minimum.ย
September 2 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ย
September 3 - ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ no walk; doctor appointment, chiropractor and therapeutic massage today
September 4 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย
September 5 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ good sleep, close to 9 hours
September 6 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย ๐
September 7: ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ - body suggested a recovery day
Happy with week #1 of new habit formation.1 -
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๐ฆฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐นSeptember 2025๐น๐งโโ๏ธ
๐ฆฉ๐งโโ๏ธ๐น๐ฆฉ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฆฉ๐น๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฆฉI am a person who values the health and fitness of mind, body, and spirit.September Focus: Meditation.ยI normally do a short meditation before I get out of bed in the morning. In September I am meditating first thing with DH. His yoga teacher is doing an early morning online group meditation Monday to Friday, and has extended the invitation to family members. We are joining her 4 mornings a week, as we go out early on Wed morning to do our weekly grocery shopping. I have reset my morning alarm so that I can join DH.Habit: Morning meditation with DH 4 x a week. โCue: Phone Alarm.ย
โฐ Get up, get ready and join DHยReward: I meet the day in a calm frame of mind.ยCelebration: Early morning chat with DH + He Man salute. โ๏ธ I HAVE THE POWER โ๏ธย
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I felt like I was a bit whiny about the incident at the store but I was extremely grateful that my neighbor came out and helped instead of me waiting hrs or AAA. I think folks are just too busy and assume you have it handled sometimes. I probably have been guilty of the same. Sort of like when you don't want to look the pan handler in the eye at the stop light?
Anyway, starting week 2 strong with 2 runs and a walk! And it's nice and cool this morning so I will see if my body is up for more exercise this morning.
The flower is a passion of christ I believe and has some religious meanings in some groups but I just think it is so complex and beautiful.
Yesterday's evening walk was a little bit cooler than last week and maybe the habit is getting easier? One of my hibiscus was blooming when I got home and was watering and I loved the way the afternoon sun and shadows were playing with the color.
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Whew! Yesterday was a rough one. Seemed like everything went haywire. No activities, lot of stress, and scratching my head wondering how so many things can get messed up. Seems like no body does their job correctly anymore. Today is another day and hopefully can get these messes under control. Enjoy your day.
@SummerSkier You weren't being whiny. Sometimes we need to vent, sometimes we just share our observations. Either way, we are here for each other. I love your gorgeous pictures. So many interesting flowers.
Observations (July): Sept 1: โ๏ธ2: โ๏ธ 3:โ๏ธ 4:โ๏ธ5.โ๏ธ6. โ๏ธ7: โ๏ธ8. โ๏ธ
I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 4miles 3: swim classes & walk 1.5miles 4: Bike 16 miles 5. 2 hrs swim classes & walk 1hr 20min. 6: Bike 10 miles & yoga 31 min. & arm w.o. 5 lbs. 11 min. 7: Bike 16miles & walk 4 miles. 8: NOTHING. Ugh!
More Sleep (September):
Sept 8: 7 hrs, 51 min.
Sept 9: 7 hrs. 23 min.
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I am anย
ACTIVEย person ~ moving and eating for longevity!ย ยNew habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September (started on 8/31). Stacking habit: walking for exercise 3 times a week to daily walks - 3-4 miles minimum.ย
September 2 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ย
September 3 - ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ no walk; doctor appointment, chiropractor and therapeutic massage today
September 4 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย
September 5 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ good sleep, close to 9 hours
September 6 - ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฅ ๐ย ๐
September 7: ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ - body suggested a recovery day
September 8: ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐ ๐ ๐ - back to my long walk
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Sunday - Rest day, so only a very short spin this morning.ย ย Itโs Lucyโs birthday today, so my celebration song is โBirthdayโ by the Beatles. Sheโs one year old today.ย
I went a bit over my calorie goal, but Iโve been well under for the rest of the week, so Iโm not stressing over it.ย
Monday -ย ย Got my spinning and lifting done on a very busy day. My celebration song was โIt Takes a Womanโ from Hello Dolly.ย
I Am a BODYBUILDER!ย ย
WEEK 1 -ย ย ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ Three Lifting sessions done!ย
WEEK 2 - ๐๏ธ One Lifting Session Done!ย
My emojis:
๐ช Big 5 Liftsย ย ย ๐งYogaย ย ย ๐ด,๐ถโโ๏ธ, ๐พ, or ๐ cardio
โณFastย ย ย โ Under Calorie Goalย ย ย ๐ฏ 100 grams protein
๐ค Rest Day
September 1 - ๐ช๐ด๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 2 - ๐พ๐งโณ๐ฏโ
September 3 - ๐ชโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 4 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 5 - ๐ช๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 6 - ๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
September 7 - ๐ค๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏ
September 8 - ๐ช๐ดโณ๐ง๐ฏโ
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Tuesday
๐Weigh myself 1st thing in morning to track progress. yes
๐Prep my fibre snack, to help with digestion,ย to manage weight, to help stay away from sugary sweets and to prevent diabetes. Remember it's in ur genes. yes
๐Lots of walks, weights 3x a week, at least 1 boxing session orย skipping session. Get the heart rate up.ย Movement makes me look and feel good. Yes 2 walks and weights
๐Focus on leaving work between 4.30 and 5pm to avoid getting burnt out, to focus on family and to have more time enjoying life and getting things I need done. To achieve this goal I will write down 1 thing that i can look forward to after work. Yes.. Today it's getting homeย in the rain to big cuddles from my little one and a delicious meal cooked by my wonderful hubby, maybe sneaky bath in there too.
๐Track and weigh food,ย attending a wedding inย 3 weeks would love to go with a weight as close to 63kg. I'm currently 66.4 kg. If I keep my calories in check I know can get close. yes
๐Be kind to myself this month, my mum is not well so have started to travel to go see her. I intend to Keep my healthy eating up, fasting and movement up as this will keep me grounded and resilient. Yes
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