Woke up at 4am and decided to finish my happy Bujo. Really thrilled how it turned out. My favorite section is the level 10 assessment. I did this 2 years ago and it was fascinating to see the difference. You pick 12 categories that are important to you. Then you rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest. Then you look at each category and ask “what would my life look like if it were a 10? What steps can I do this year to move towards a 10?”
I love this exercise. I went from a .5 to a 6 in both health and exercise categories. Yes those were 1/2 points in 2017. Just about every category increased. Except sadly, romance went down. When I first did this Molly and I did not have the responsibilities of taking care of the old folks. And since then I have taken a management position. And I spent 2019 focused on my weight loss journey. Yes my relationship has changed. I love my wife more than ever. I already had intended to put more energy into our marriage. But this really was a wake up call. We are getting out the calendars and finding ways to carve out times for us. My other low category was “fun”. Then I realized that Molly is the one I like to have fun with. Makes sense.

@Cafelelia I will move my weigh in day to Saturday 😊

Sunday check in

Food - logged and on target
Exercise - 6160 steps
Water - 1.5 l

Winter has finally arrived and it is so cold today. We have a labour dispute going on in the education sector with 1 day school strikes in different regions every week. There is a strike tomorrow at my kids’ schools, so this will throw my schedule off. I plan to have them to homework & chores in the morning, and if that gets done, I will take them to the movies in the afternoon.

@twyla77 - Enjoy your work retreat and maybe bring some workout clothes if there is time for the gym?

@mrsbell8well - That is quite the command central for planning! Hope that you got it all done yesterday!

@sleepymom5 - I love that quote, thank you for posting it!

@CassieGetsFit2013 - I hope that you can get your sleep and BP issues sorted very soon with your doctor. Just take things one day at a time and remember to be persistant in getting your medical care, and ask your family and friends for help when you need it. I hope that you have a much better month in February. In case I forget next week, Happy Birthday in advance!

@nstephenson01 - So sorry that you has a crazy week last week, and hope it settles down this week!

@tryingagain5 - I hope that you get through the procedure today quickly and easily. I will continue to praying for you!

@ljdanny - Hope that your hip feels better today. Binge watching anything on a Sunday sounds like a perfect day!

@txmama63 & @dillyg08 - Good maintaining!

@amsandos - Good idea to look at iron and any other supplementation that you need, particularly if the fatigue persists. You are doing a lot! Btw, what is turbo?

@brown6267 - You are a stepping Queen! Great steps yesterday!

Sunday check in
Food - logged and over
Exercise -30 min bike, Pt, stretching and strength
Water - at least 80 oz

Not too bad yesterday. Over ate a little at lunch and had chocolate at night. I have to run, today I am meeting friends at 11 to go see Little Women and then going to lunch. I am going to bring a water for in the theater and maybe a protein bar just in case. I am hoping I can just hold off to lunch. Being hungry isn't going to kill me. I just want something just in case. I will check back in later. Have a great day everyone.

@Cafelelia I don't know why I am all the sudden missing posts. I missed yours yesterday too. How awesome to be packing for warm weather during a snow storm Lol! We went to St Maarten for our honeymoon. It is beautiful there. Enjoy! The thought of being away Saturday will get you through the week! Sorry to hear of the strike, I hope it gets resolved soon. I am sure the boys don't mind another long weekend lol!
@Mrsbell8well Looking good! What a pretty room to get your planner organized! I love the idea of a level 10 life! What an awesome planner! I know how you tackle every thing that is thrown at you. You will get those romance and fun numbers up. Those will be fun ones to work on
@CassieGetsFit2013 That's not a bad weigh in considering what you have been through. You have so much going on. I hope you can get it all sorted out and get back into your normal routine soon. Hugs!
@nstephenson01 Do you know who will be playing in the Super Bowl this year? JK-I know you are probably already celebrating! Congrats! It will be so much fun to watch! New week, put last week behind you and take one day at a time. You got this! xo
@tryingagain5 Good luck today. Hugs!
@ljdanny I binge watched Chicago PD Saturday Lol! It was such a lazy day. Hope your hip feels better soon. Has that happened before? Is there anything you can do for it?
@txmama63 That is not a bad weigh in, basically a maintain. Good luck this week! xo
@dillyg08 Maintaining isn't bad. Check in when you have a chance and let us know how things are going.
@brown6267 Congrats on being in 1st place last week!! Looks like you are off to a great start for next week.
@amsandos Sounds like a good weekend overall. I think you are still a little run down after being sick. Hang in there! Let's have a great week!!
@lburch I will have your weigh in day changed to Saturday. Since you weighed in for this week already, it will start next week.

@Mrsbell8well – Would you please be able to tell me where I can learn about this Dr. G’s diet plan? I'm eager to find gut healing solutions for Vegans – everything I see is bone broth based or meat, which only made me feel like death… Does he have books on this diet? Which do you recommend? I’m really happy you are seeing great benefits & I am so inspired by your success! I think he’s onto something with healthy oils. Worth a go anyhow! Wondering also if his diet is lectin free, how do vegans get ‘complete’ protein?

Also, if you still get the queasy feelings with the increased fats – a Naturopath had me take ‘Bioceuticals Multigest Enzymes’ capsules for the same reason, as I needed to increase my healthy fats but got nauseous.

I constantly tweak my lifestyle/diet & still got to recover heaps more, but so happy the last 6 months, after 10 years being serious ill & finally seeing great results – just never give up! Wish I could transplant all the treasures you have learnt on your journey too, it's obviously doing wonders that even Molly can see! Awesome!

Nice quote “…turning your dreams into plans” & you definitely keep making it happen!

Happy Monday team. I keep joining these Apple Watch challenges with members of MFP and for the first time my team is in first place so it’s a real motivator to keep moving! The December challenge I was in we ended up in 16 out of 22 teams so that wasn’t a big motivation.but now we have been in 1st out of 6 teams pretty consistently throughout the month. Hey whatever works- right?

Monday's Weigh In
@jedaschultz
Tuesday's Weigh In
@Phoebe112476
Wednesday's Weigh Ins
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@Freeglerock
@amsandos
Thursday's Weigh Ins
@ljdanny
@nstephenson01

@Mrsbell8well - Thanks Heaps! The photo’s you could be completely different people, & even your skin tone looks more vibrant! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey, it's awesome proof when you can see & feel the difference so clearly. I'm definitely giving this book a whirl!

JillyBT
Daily check in
Monday Jan 20
Tracked food
Under calories
42 Oz water
9,892 Steps
HIIT class at gym

Good morning team! I took an extra day off. 1 last meal to prep and I’m good for the week. Haircut, cleaning, taking old folks to lunch and non stop day planned.
@rosieposiesrl thanks for the kind words. If you do the book I would also recommend you do the Facebook support group. I’m an old pro at diets and planning/prepping but this is really new territory for me. I’m following the guidelines and feeling huge differences in my gut.
@sleepymom5 you know I will get to that blog one of these days lol. I know you have been with me from day 1 and can vouch for all my different journeys I have tried to get to where I am today. Without question the healthiest best shape I have ever been in.
It’s worth every day and every choice that we stop and make for our bodies best health.

Phoebe112476
Week 3
PW: 153.4
CW: 153.8

Up 2 pounds from the last few days, but I am sure it will be a blip in the grand scheme. Have a great day team.

Monday Check In

Food - Logged & part IF
Water - 1.8l
Exercise - 60 min walking, 10,784 steps

I am always so happy when I get get 8k or more steps with no pain. A year ago, I could barely get 3k steps with my injury. The kids are off today due to the school strikes, so I have to make this a short post.

@brown6267 - Great steps!
@JillyBT - You are doing great!
@hope002 - Your transformation is amazing! I love how your transformation photos are ski photos! It looks so beautiful there!
@tryingagain5 - I am so glad that your tests went well and the results were good. I know it is unsettling to not know what is causing the bleaeding, but as you have been doing, it is best to stay occupied and keep following your doctor’s instructions.
@sleepymom5 - I keep missing posts too. MFP has been wonky this January. Hope that you enjoyed the movie yesterday.
@mrsbell8well - I have seen your transformation photos before, and they are impressive, no matter how many times I see them! Nice planning!
@lennoncpa - Challenges can be huge motivators! I am still getting used to my AppleWatch. There are many things I love about it, but it is so different from my old Garmin. I am still adjusting!
@rosieposiesrl - So great that you are experiencing so many changes and improvements over the last 6 months! Never give up is a fantastic motto!

steps

1/19- 11,252
1/20- 5,356

Monday Check In
Food - good day but chocolate...
Water - at least 64 oz
Exercise - Nothing...

I am thinking of throwing the chocolate out and just giving MK new stuff when I see her tomorrow. (I know where she hides her candy) . This happens every year. I don't think she eats more than a few pieces. Maybe I should ask her if I should buy her a gift card instead of candy for Valentines, Easter, Halloween, Christmas...It is funny how candy doesn't have the same effect on her....
The movie was great! I had a fun time with my friends. I told my husband, l remember sneaking into rated R movies when I was under 17(I looked older) and now my friends are sneaking me into movies at the senior rate! Lol! I am 54 and they are mid 60s, I used to work with them when I was a nurse in the ICU.
Tonight Jim and I are going to dinner and a Flyers game (hockey) . I am not really a sports fan but it is fun to go to the games. I always want to do fun things and then when the opportunity arises, I don't feel like it. I almost said no. I am actually looking forward to it.
I also have a follow up appointment for my BP today. Got to get moving. I hope everyone has a great day!

@tryingagain5 I am glad those tests are behind you and they didn't find anything. Now to figure out what is going on. Usually they just keep ruling things out until they find what is wrong. Hugs! Hope you can rest up today. I can't wait to hear how you like your crockpot meal.
@hope002 Wow! What a difference! I can't believe you just started skiing last year! That is awesome. With how often you go, I just assumed you always skied!
@JillyBT You are doing awesome!! Keep it going!!
@brown6267 Fab steps my friend!
@Mrsbell8well It just seems like you transformed your life along with your health. You did finances, clutter, new job...What a year for you! You rock!
@phoebe112476 Not bad at all. I agree, it will be just a blip!
@Cafelelia I feel the same way when I get over 6K steps. Lol! I am slowly trying to build my daily steps up each month.
@amsandos I loved it! Great movie and I read the book when I was young and again a few years ago. It is good that you don't grab sugar when you are feeling fatigued. I like that you saw you did that in the past and are taking the steps to stop it. Your workouts make me tired just reading them! Lol! You are awesome!
@ljdanny I hope that hip start feeling better soon. Don't push too much. Sometimes you have to listen to your body. Good luck with the job decision. It is always tough to leave someplace you are comfortable at.