I’m generally a person that dislikes Autumn. I dread when the weather changes and I mourn the end of another wonderful summer. To me, November can be an ugly month: a symbol of the dark, dreary, cold days and months to come. That seasonal depression hangs heavy in my head. Over the years, I’ve worked hard on changing that perspective. Particularly this year I’ve worked hard on controlling my mood and thoughts. One of the things that has worked really well is to embrace each month and what it has to offer. So for November, instead of bare trees and gray gloomy skies, I am choosing to focus on cozy mornings and nights with the fireplace on, seasonal treats of anything pumpkin, creamy golden squash soups or side dishes of roasted root vegetables. To combat the dry air in our house, I simmer a fragrant homemade stovetop potpourri with apple, lemon, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and vanilla. I’ve embraced decorative gourds, beautiful fall chrysanthemums, and look forward to weekend walks in the crisp autumn air. For our Remembrance Day, we’re driving to a lovely rural area to enjoy a hike on the Bruce trail, ensuring we’ll bundle up in a cozy sweater and a warm scarf. Maybe I’ll book a half-day vacation to watch the U.S. Thanksgiving Day parade over a cup of steamy pumpkin spice latte. To be honest, planning for the upcoming months has been part of the therapy. I’ve discovered changing one’s perspective is a powerful mental health tool. Happy November pals!

8th Nov 2021
*30 min walk 40 min weights and stretch.
*Just under calories, I hve been just eating 1st then tracking after the fact and it's been working really well for a change.
* Tracked every BLT made some home made granola... It tastes soooo good ate it 3 times today. Lol!
* Over on sugar
Night all. Xo

Yes! Finally got my self together.
Walk = 45 min with dog ✅
Calorie goal ✅
Tracked everything ✅

✅✅✅. Nov thru Jan are really some of the best running days in Tx. No complaints. Rainy stormy days are my only rest days
Pass days used : 0

Exercise: Yes
Calories : Yes
Tracked : Yes

SAD is a real thing. My Husband and I both suffer from it. We usually spend as much time as possible in Florida at the springs. Manatee are our spirit animal. They do not survive in water colder than 70 degs because they are pure muscle. I strive to be like that, muscle. Hubby not so much. He is striving to have their figure. Lol. I love him anyway. But getting out in the warm water, paddling and hiking are such a wonderful break to the dark winter. It also gives me something else to look forward to and think about.
yes for 3

I generally like November and December- they are busy fun months - we just had Bonfire night in the UK (lots of fireworks and lots of fun gatherings), my niece has her birthday this week and my daughter at the end of the month. December is just a huge run up to Christmas but January and February I find super tough - thanks for your perspective @Jana_2020, I might try to apply myself to enjoying those months instead of enduring.

Today was good, 30 mins of Pilates and a lovely long walk with a friend in the woods, lovely autumn colour and sunshine. I tracked and ate within calories.

I’m a little behind on posting but I’ve taken three pass days😩😩. And not good ones. I’ve ended the last couple of days feeling really rubbish, having had too much sugar. I vowed I’d go to bed feeling good tonight and I have. Phew. Back on it.

Yes, yes, and yes

Week 1 11/8
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 👍🏻
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? 👍🏻
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? 👍🏻

Used #1 pass
Left 2 passes
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November goals
- Miracle Morning daily. **
- yoga and strength training at least 3x weekly (Strength training WILL happen this month) **
- TRY having ZERO pass days (It’s NOT GOING to happen this month)
- No LNS daily, ONLY fruits **
- Daily journaling **

Pass day #3 for today with at least a couple more to go. Way too early to tell right now. I was told that I can't lift anything over 20 pounds for two weeks though.

I will need to be a little creative this winter to help offset SAD as opposed to just "getting out there and exercising". 😁 I'm looking at the experience as a blessing in disguise because I can also do whatever I figure out in future years in addition to just getting out and exercising.

All three completed nice late afternoon walk hope for another one tomorrow.

As the days get longer I make every effort to get outside each day thank god for dogs! I can honestly say that the fall and winter months don’t bother me I just can get a bit grumpy waiting for spring in March. I make sure to go outside and exercise xc ski walk snowshoe even shovel gets my heart rate up and gives my skin some color.

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4 mile run.
Pass days remaining: 1

I love love love the fall and September - December is possibly my favorite stretch of the year. I understand I am in the minority and kind of a weirdo for enjoying being cold and wearing 12 sweaters. Lol. Reading while bundled up and drinking hot cocoa sitting next to a window while it’s snowing outside and smelling something delicious is baking in the oven is heaven. All of that being said, I am a basically on a permanently vitamin d supplement which helps with the seasonal depression.

I decided I needed a pick me up and I’m going for the ring I had in sight for my 70# goal early. The idea of it makes me happy and therefore
I think it’s a good plan, and possibly a reminder to stay positive and that this too shall pass. It’s a Celtic design (below but with a different stone) with I think a green tourmaline - but I may be swayed on the stone depending on what surprises the jeweler has in stock. #ihavearingproblem

I am definitely one that gets the blues with the end of summer. I hate cold and snow, and am really affected by the diminished daylight. Motivation to exercise is going to get tougher. but I am determined to keep it up to some degree. I do try to focus on the unique aspects of fall, but I can't say the same for winter. Please someone, help me change my perspective!! LOL. @Jana_2020 Thanks for the reminder about the parade!

Exercise: Tracking: Calories:

Exercise -Yes - 2 miles
Under calorie budget (1650)? Yes 1646
Tracked everything I ate and drank? Yes