What's the healthy habit you're working on building?

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  • cherylscott4
    cherylscott4 Posts: 24 Member
    I am working on more water and doing good on my vegan diet.
  • Jenchunkymama123
    Jenchunkymama123 Posts: 3 Member
    Drinking more water for me, also eating a wider variety of healthy foods so I don't get bored 🙈 Been trying to keep a positive mind set and to focus delayed gratification 💪rather than being impatient or getting disheartened (which I would do in the past) working so far lol.
  • MementoMori85
    MementoMori85 Posts: 3 Member
    I have been working on getting to the gym at least 4 times a week. Unfortunately, I have to wait until after the kids go to bed, which makes it really easy to convince myself just to stay home - especially while it is so cold outside. However, I know how much better I feel after I go, so I am just trying to remember that feeling when my motivation is low.

    Also, I have been working on watching calories/portions. Since using MFP, I have realized how much I had been eating before. Trying to make sure I'm not eating too much, so I can maintain a calorie deficit but also eating enough to not feel hungry all the time. Some days are better than others - I know it will never be perfect, but I am hoping to be consistent enough to drop some of this weight and get healthier.
  • DontStopAchievin
    DontStopAchievin Posts: 31 Member
    I'm trying to drink more water and plan my meals. I think meal planning for me will help in not over eating, plus not reaching for something "quick' and not nutritious when I'm hungry
  • Brandywismer
    Brandywismer Posts: 3 Member
    I’ve had been having trouble daily drinking 64 oz. of water and was hitting only 50% of that goal even with concentrated efforts. Last week I bought a big 64 oz. water container with a straw and great carrying strap. I fill it up every night and put it by my bed to be handy in the morning before my feet touch the ground. I’ve found I’m drinking about 30 oz, before I even get up and the rest is easy to finish during the day. It’s been amazing how easy it is.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    I want to start going for a walk every morning before work
  • dontlikepeople
    dontlikepeople Posts: 142 Member
    hesn92 wrote: »
    I want to start going for a walk every morning before work

    I swear this is the greatest thing you can do for both your physical and mental health. You will not regret making a habit of this! I was doing it all summer and fall, but I've had to stop now that my area is in the perma freeze, but spring is right around the corner, and I will be joining you in your efforts! 3 miles (just shy of 5k) walk every day is amazing in every way, especially if you find a nature laden place full of trees and wild life.
  • metaphysicalstudio
    metaphysicalstudio Posts: 293 Member
    Hydration is a huge, constant healthy goal for me each day.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    dontlikepeople wrote: »
    hesn92 wrote: »
    I want to start going for a walk every morning before work

    I swear this is the greatest thing you can do for both your physical and mental health. You will not regret making a habit of this! I was doing it all summer and fall, but I've had to stop now that my area is in the perma freeze, but spring is right around the corner, and I will be joining you in your efforts! 3 miles (just shy of 5k) walk every day is amazing in every way, especially if you find a nature laden place full of trees and wild life.

    Yes, I love going on walks but it's hard to fit them into my day with 3 kids. When they go with me I don't get to go as far as I would like lol. I think it's good to get out in the morning sunlight too
  • hjahangiri
    hjahangiri Posts: 56 Member
    "Never call it a plateau. Call it 'practicing maintenance.'"
  • Ghostofachance
    Ghostofachance Posts: 305 Member
    I adopted a plant-based diet at the beginning of the year. My plan is to become more creative in the ways I use plant proteins when I cook. I'm hoping to build a library of go-to recipes; right now, I'm watching a ton of videos on YouTube and Instagram to come up with ideas.
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    dontlikepeople wrote: »
    I'm really trying to get over a brownie craving. It's been going on for months now. I've ordered protein brownies everywhere on the internet that sells them. I've had decadant brownies from a local deli. I've had brownies from the super market bakery...

    AND I STILL SPEND AN HOUR EACH DAY LOOKING AT RECIPES AND LOOKING FOR DIFFERENT BROWNIES!

    It's just this insane craving that I can't seem to kill. I have been doing "okay" at moderating and staying under calories, but brownies average 200 kcals each, so 3 brownies ends up being a significant portion of my calories, leaving my hangry. Full sugar/non protein brownies are even worse averaving 350kcals each. It's like all I think about. I don't understand where this craving for a very specific food comes from, but I've had it bad for a while.

    okay.. I sort of smiled and laughed reading your post. It is funny..but it isn't. I guess you have one of two options..
    the one you're on.. "embrace the brownie". and 2. "ditch the brownies". (cold turkey)..

    I say ditch them and see if after a few days the cravings subside. I was eating a chocolate covered cherry every night.
    I had to ditch my chocolate covered cherries and I don't crave them any longer.
  • Starla_C
    Starla_C Posts: 2 Member
    Trying to eat healthier and make smarter choices for my sweet cravings. Carbs are NOT my friends.
  • dont_touch_croissant
    dont_touch_croissant Posts: 22 Member
    every time I work out, I post on MFP to share to keep myself accountable.

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