This October I Will (Walk More!)

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  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,513 Member
    I’m dealing with a family medical crisis (grown daughter diagnosed with cancer), so I’m spending a lot of time in medical offices. Still, I know it’s important to keep healthy myself so I can care for her. It’s nice that that spin bike is available for a quick exercise session whenever it fits.

    22. Sunday - 6,930 steps 🚶‍♀️
    23. Monday - 2 miles on bike 🚴 and 7,666 steps 🚶‍♀️
    24. Tuesday- 10,017 steps 🚶‍♀️
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    25th

    * Track like i did the last time I lost weight! Y
    * Move like I did last time i lost weight, lots of movement! Y
    * Leave work on time, me and fam bam come 1st! N
    * Have an afternoon activity organised for
    bub and I! Y
    * patience brushing bubs teeth properly, even wen he fights me! Y
    * Be disciplined to discipline bub y
  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,188 Member
    26th

    * Track like i did the last time I lost weight! Y
    * Move like I did last time i lost weight, lots of movement! Y
    * Leave work on time, me and fam bam come 1st! N
    * Have an afternoon activity organised for
    bub and I! Y
    * patience brushing bubs teeth properly, even wen he fights me! Y
    * Be disciplined to discipline bub y
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,411 Member
    @77tes I am so sorry that your daughter is going through this and for the stress it brings to your life. Well done keeping up your walking and biking — they will keep you healthy to help her and help to manage your own stress. Thinking of you and your family. 💛
  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,146 Member
    @77tes sorry to hear of the news regarding your daughter I hope all works out,keep up your positive thoughts, make time for you. You are so right about being able to grab a quick spin when all else fails, I find mine to be a good tension release at times. Thoughts are with you and your family. Kate
  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,146 Member
    Got a quick walk in this afternoon.66 miles in a hair over 18 minutes the hill slowed me down. Wonder what Nov. will bring for a challenge?
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,513 Member
    Thanks for the kind thoughts.

    Week 4 of October average steps were 8,705 so that means I’m below my step goal. However, I biked 4 days this week for a total of 14.3 miles

    25. Wednesday - 5.1 miles on bike 🚴 and 9,988 steps 🚶‍♀️
    26. Thursday - 2.7 miles on bike 🚴 and 10,052 steps 🚶‍♀️
    27. Friday - 4.5 miles on the bike 🚴 and 10,002 steps 🚶‍♀️
    28. Saturday - 7,907 steps 🚶‍♀️
  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,146 Member
    Got a quick spin in this evening 5.7 in 20 minutes
  • texasgardnr
    texasgardnr Posts: 2,617 Member
    edited November 2023
    @77tes, after I completed this post I saw your post about your daughter having been diagnosed with cancer... I am very sorry to read that. I will keep your daughter, you and your family in prayer 💖.

    I completely forgot to log into MFP during October, or to post here. I have been still dealing with the leftovers of my Covid brain fog, but it seems to be lifting more, finally!

    On the upside of things, I only had 3 days in October that were below my personal minimum number of walking steps I work towards, as noted on the little step counter clipped on my pocket/ belt that I have been using this year. (I do not use it on Sundays). I am trying to regain my strength and stamina back. It has been a rough year, but autumn is my favorite season of the year so I hope to continue to take advantage of that and keep improving.

    I've only walked inside because of the hot days we continued to have. After the many months of triple or near triple degree temps without rainfall it finally rained the last several days, and the temps have dropped considerably. They have bounced between the 40s & 80s with the rainy days! Because of that a few bushes have suddenly burst into bloom again and the squirrels are chasing each other looking for all the acorns that have been falling off the oak tree in the back yard!! Watching the squirrels have definitely helped lift my spirits! For some reason it is a larger number of acorns this year!

    I hope to be back here more regularly again and participate during November.

    Later on I will read through the October posts when I am able. If not I will see you in November!

    texasgardnr, 🌺🦋🌷
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,513 Member
    @texasgardnr it sounds like you had a successful October. I appreciate your prayers very much.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
    I am happy with my progress in October.
    Thinking about my November I will …..

    BHH OCTOBER I will …..
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    🪴🍁🍂 October 2023 🍂🍁🪴
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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul

    Habits keep me going when motivation flags.

    👟👞🥾 WALKTOBER 🥾👞👟
    Daily Goal > 5,500 steps (including Dance Steps 😂)
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    October Goal: 170,500
    01 - 31:- 190,103 steps

    In October I will …..
    October focus:
    📍Self care
    🧶 craft
    🎨 art
    📚 read
    🧘🏼‍♀️ yoga/Pilates/meditation
    📺 TV
    💃🏼 dance
    ✍️ write
    3> every day
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    📍Consolidate Solid Habits
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    Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
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    Daily Solid Habits:
    💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
    💎Just DO it!!!
    Morning Routines:
    💎Daily Meditation
    💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
    💎Post Sole Mates steps
    💎Weigh < 140/log
    💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
    💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
    💎Herbal tea/supplements
    💎Self care
    💎Quality time with DH
    💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
    💎Breakfast
    In between:
    💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
    💎Cardio > 5500 steps
    💎Strength > 15 minutes
    💎Flex > 15 minutes
    💎Active hours > 6
    💎Zone minutes > 25
    💎Declutter > 15 minutes
    💎Daily chores
    💎paint/draw/write/read
    💎Craft/crochet
    💎General chores
    💎Gardening
    💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
    💎Meet with friends
    💎Quality family time
    Evening Routines:
    💎Sole Mates evening reminder
    💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
    💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
    💎Building Healthy Habits
    💎Duolingo Latin
    💎Update Women over 50
    💎Switch off screens at 11.15pm
    💎Clutter Sweep
    YOU are worth the effort!

    🎃 Terri 🎃





  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
    @77tes So sorry to hear about your daughter. I will keep her, you and your family in my prayers. 🥰