Happy Friday, warm here but luckily a breeze which is helping.

cross posting for any new airport friends, Insight Timer Quote: Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind, and a tranquil spirit.—Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu
I AM: I am proud of my tendency to be happy.
Action for Happiness: Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
Happy World Ocean Day!!!!
Happy National Best Friend’s Day!!!!
Pliability QOTD: The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.—Pele
Day 159 of 2024 miles in 2024 and I had 6.03 miles yesterday.
Beginning my day with a 45 min walk before breakfast.
Off today so getting Pliability: Little Benders this afternoon and 60 min walk after dinner/before church.

Happy Saturday! Two years ago, my husband and I did what we called the Great Cleanout; think Swedish Death Cleaning. Our nephew will be painting the interior of our house soon, so we’re doing Great Cleanout Round Two, and it’s going great. My harpsichord is now permanently at University of Tampa, my closet and drawers are emptier, and several small pieces of non-essential furniture are gone. As I keep reminding husband, whatever we don’t have won’t need to be temporarily moved or boxed up. This morning, I went around the house weeding out pictures and paintings. Keepers are my mom’s paintings, ones that have meaning for us, and some we simply like.

@aalley5 - Yes, it is! I ran across the book well into my cleaning. The author’s point, like mine, is not to leave behind a mess for others to deal with. It made some good motivation for my procrastinating husband too: 🥹🥹 Do we really want our girls to have to deal with ____? I would be amenable to senior living, but husband is firmly planted right here unless he has no choice, so we’re doing whatever seniorizing we can in our home. Less stuff = less upkeep!

Swedish Death Cleaning.... I'm not sure that sounds like something I have time for.

I wanted to join this challenge because the timing finally feels right. I'd love to actually lose 5% of my current weight in a sane way. That sounds like a lofty goal to me in 8 weeks. But I can't know if it's possible if I don't try. I'm no longer willing to starve myself or do crazy workouts to get to my goal. This sounds doable and like I might learn some good new habits.

@Sableness Yes, I've heard about the Swedish Death Cleaning and I've started that, too. Most people here don't want more "stuff" so I'm not sure how to get rid of a lot of what I have. My children are all at the age that they are downsizing, too (all in their 60s) so I suspect the local thrift stores will get most of my things. My youngest grandson is getting married in another year, and they may want some of it.

I've been at maintenance for about 15 years or more, but I continue to sign up for MFP and these 5% challenges, mostly because of the friends I've made here. Also, I know how easy it is to let the pounds pile back on if it's not in your mind every day.

Hi my name is Mary. Hot day in Jersey! I ran even though it was hot

Insight Timer Quote: Haji Mubarak to those who celebrate.—Insight Timer Team
I AM: I am having a positive and inspiring impact on the people I come into contact with.
Action for Happiness: Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
Happy Blood Donor Day!!!
Happy Flag Day!!!!
Pliability QOTD: Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.—Winston Churchill
Day 165 of 2024 miles in 2024 and I had 5.62 miles yesterday.
Off today so beginning my day with a 45 min walk before breakfast, Bench Day + Core Challenge: Final Fit Test in the gym after breakfast, Pliability: Hips + Ankles this afternoon and 60 walk after dinner.

@patti241, I have to ask, what is ibc?

@HealthyBarb1 -thx! Today I was not loving the heat outside. So I speed walked my library books back to the libary-and then speed walked home. I didn't intend to go that fast-but I had a time crunch so away I went-can't run with 3 books and then picked up one and knew i couldn't run with it

Thanks @kurtize! Funny how I forget those acronyms.
Love your post @macrat12!
@bookieNJ - the hot days are rough! Good for you getting your speed walk! 😀

Insight Timer Quote: Grace means that all your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame.—Brene Brown
I AM: I deserve to live a long , healthy, fulfilling life.
Action for Happiness: Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
Happy Surfing Day!!!!
Pliability QOTD: Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.—Wilbur Wright
Day 166 of 2024 miles in 2024 and I had 5.87 miles yesterday.
Work 11AM-5PM so getting my 45 min walk in before breakfast, Pliability: Spine + Hams after breakfast and 60 min walk this afternoon.

I just came across this and loved it enough to share it

My short story in blog form about my health
5% blog

Good afternoon all. @MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO I miss feed also