@themedalist , I love your tracker! Funny, the analog hours is proving to be very challenging. I just realized that I’m using a device to do almost everything- workout or yoga practice- YouTube. I am reading a print book, so that gives me some analog time. I can do sewing, but I generally have a video running while I do it. One thing I’m trying to do is spend at least a half hour talking with my husband without having a device on. My, it’s harder than I would have imagined. 🙄

@TerriRichardson112 - I love reading your posts! So inspiring!
@donna25trinity - The journaling at least one word is a great idea. I trying to do similar.

This Friday I traded my boot for an ankle brace. I also was given the green light for short walks on level ground. I’m so happy. My Habits are changing up a bit. I realized that I can’t do my mobility exercises on days when my husband sleeps in, so I may try to fit them elsewhere. Maybe at bedtime. Also, I will try to get in a walk each day unless the weather prevents.

January 1 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 12/14 stretch /water
January 2 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 14/14 stretch /water
January 3 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12/14 stretch /water
January 4 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12 /14 stretch /water
January 5 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 10/14 stretch /water
January 6 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 6/14 stretch /water
January 7 - Habit 1 ✋😳 Habit 2 I may switch since I got the green light to take short walks first walk 15 minutes

9th
I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest!♥
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! ♥
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! ♥
Report here daily ♥

77tes wrote: »

@themedalist , I love your tracker! Funny, the analog hours is proving to be very challenging. I just realized that I’m using a device to do almost everything- workout or yoga practice- YouTube. I am reading a print book, so that gives me some analog time. I can do sewing, but I generally have a video running while I do it. One thing I’m trying to do is spend at least a half hour talking with my husband without having a device on. My, it’s harder than I would have imagined. 🙄

@TerriRichardson112 - I love reading your posts! So inspiring!
@donna25trinity - The journaling at least one word is a great idea. I trying to do similar.

This Friday I traded my boot for an ankle brace. I also was given the green light for short walks on level ground. I’m so happy. My Habits are changing up a bit. I realized that I can’t do my mobility exercises on days when my husband sleeps in, so I may try to fit them elsewhere. Maybe at bedtime. Also, I will try to get in a walk each day unless the weather prevents.

January 1 - Habit 1 👍Habit 2 12/14 stretch /water
January 2 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 14/14 stretch /water
January 3 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12/14 stretch /water
January 4 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 12 /14 stretch /water
January 5 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 10/14 stretch /water
January 6 - Habit 1 👍 Habit 2. 6/14 stretch /water
January 7 - Habit 1 ✋😳 Habit 2 I may switch since I got the green light to take short walks first walk 15 minutes

@77tes yeah the 1 word in the journal seems to be doing the trick cps I think 1 word is easy to commit to. Then once writing I always do heaps more! Xo

10th
I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest!♥
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! NO
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! ♥
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! ♥
Report here daily ♥

thewanglers wrote: »

I just joined MFP and your group. My January challenge will be adding every meal item into the MFP diary and weighing at least once per week.

@thewanglers, welcome to MFP and the group! Meal tracking is a great place to focus. For me, seeing all those calories add up helps me keep my eating in control (most days) and make better food choices.

So far I am finding MFP very helpful, it makes you more aware of just how many carbs, fats, etc. you are eating and gives you direction of what you should eat for your next meal. I only plan each meal, not for the day or week.

thewanglers wrote: »

So far I am finding MFP very helpful, it makes you more aware of just how many carbs, fats, etc. you are eating and gives you direction of what you should eat for your next meal. I only plan each meal, not for the day or week.

@thewanglers Thanks for reminding me how amazing tracking on MFP is. After being here for 10 years, I’m likely to take this tool for granted. It truly was transformative for me.

themedalist wrote: »

@KacyCarpe, I ❤️❤️❤️ ParkRun! How I wish we had it here in the states as it is in the UK. Such a terrific program. Best of luck to you in your 8 week walking plan!

There are 57 locations in the States. Maybe one is close to you? https://www.parkrun.us/events/#geo=1.19/24.6/-87.9

Haven't reported since I got off work on Friday.. been doing ok though. Here is today's report
16th Jan
I am a person that pretracks every night ♥
I am person that Tracks all food Including over eating days, weekends and grazing! ♥
I am a person that does workouts she enjoys..♥
I am a person that manages her time efficiently by leaving work on time, between 4.30pm to 4.45pm the latest! 👇
I am a person that gives herself grace by taking a break from weighing myself daily and instead just focus on habits, behaviours, building muscle and strength and a healthy relationship with food and my body!♥
I am a person who loves nourishing her body and doesn't need to eat chocolate every night! ♥
I am a person that lives in the present moment, savouring the time with my loved ones! ♥
I am a person that schedules some time out for herself weekly! 👇
I am a person that knows who she is and does not need to rely on the opionon of others! ♥
I am a person that makes decisions that are not centred around guilt♥
I am woman who self reflects by writing at least 1 word in her Journal a day! 👇
Report here daily ♥

This January I will focus on changing my habits 1 at a time, master it then move on to my next goal.

I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul

In January I am focused on recovering from the dreaded lurgy.
Almost back on form, although I have some residual lethargy which I hope will go soon.

I am concentrating on re-establishing my strength and flex workouts, and consolidation of Solid Habits.

How:
📍cardio/strength >5 minutes as soon as my alarm goes off. I already do a short walk each morning, so will add the workout to that.
Reward: based on the first 2 mornings:-
the adrenaline rush that the exercise gave me.
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📍Avoid foods with added sugar
Reward: reduction in pain and associated inflammation
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Daily Solid Habits: 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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Energy and appetite are still variable, so I’m concentrating on getting a healthy, balanced diet.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

I am in week 2 of my 8-week walking program, and I'm way ahead of the game. Distances are more in keeping with week 4 and times with week 5. I'm now hoping to be able to walk 5K sooner than 8 weeks (c'mon, achilles, you can do it!).

I also realized that I've got a streak of exercise going (at least 10 min per day). It's been 13 days in a row since I started keeping track for this program. Now I'm motivated to keep the streak alive.