Awesome August of Healthy Habits!

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77tes
77tes Posts: 9,293 Member
edited August 1 in Social Groups

Name and Claim Your Healthy Habit! 

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Do you have Imposter Syndrome? Lots of people do. I am certainly filled with feelings of inadequacy about my skills. This month I want to challenge you to name your skills and claim them. 

You don’t need superpowers! After all, Batman just decided that he was a hero crime fighter and started doing heroic things!

Do you run? Then you’re a runner! 🏃 

Do you play an instrument? You’re a musician! 🎹 🎶🎸

Do you move around to music? You’re a dancer! 💃 🕺 

Do you try to eat healthy food? You’re a health nut! 🤣(Seriously, there doesn’t seem to be a positive term for this)! 

Do you do strength training? You’re a bodybuilder! 💪 (I know it’s a specific sport, but I like the idea of building my body. 

Do you do yoga ? You’re a yogi! 🧘 


So how can you gain the confidence to claim you name? Use your imagination to help you devise that confidence. 

I am sharing this terrific method that @MadisonMolly2017 posted a few years back :

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This month, I invite you to dive into a fantastic visualization technique that can revolutionize the way you approach your healthy lifestyle goals. 🧠💪

Introducing the "I am a person who" visualization technique! 🌟

🌱 What is it?

This technique involves tapping into the incredible power of your imagination to reshape your mindset.

How does it work?

1️⃣ Identify a habit, skill, mindset you’d like to embody.

2️⃣ Now think of someone you know who does this thing or embodies this attitude effortlessly.

3️⃣ Then take a minute to imagine yourself with that same mindset, confidence, habit, etc.

See yourself making healthy choices effortlessly, enjoying nutritious meals, and engaging in regular exercise.

Immerse yourself in this visualization, embracing the emotions and sensations of being that person.

4️⃣ Now, create an “I am a person who” statement while in this visualization state.

“I am a person who doesn’t eat sweets” while picturing my friend Terry who dislikes sweets.

“I am a person who prioritizes my rest & sleep” while picturing my friend Milo. Strict 9PM bedtime.

“I am a person who eats only healthy foods” while picturing my kidney donor.

5️⃣ Consider placing an “I am a person” sticky note on your car dashboard, bathroom mirror, kitchen cabinet, etc.

I successfully weaned myself off chocolate & restaurant desserts in the past with this technique. I pictured my healthiest friends. I actually end my I am a person statements with their name.

“I am a person who does not eat desserts like Karen.”

“I am person who prioritizes my daily walks like Marianne.”

Try it! It’s very magical!

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member

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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit.
    In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine.

    Plan of Action.
    Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added.
    Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi.
    Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.
    Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food.
    Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse.
    Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening).
    Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️
    Reward: Herbal tea.
    Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5:

    Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈

  • snowshoe072
    snowshoe072 Posts: 5,793 Member
    edited July 31

    I am a…guitar player also known as a plucker and a strummer

    I am a walker for my cardio I can be called a rover

    I eat healthy a healthy foodie I can be known as someone who eats a healthy diet

    I meditate or can be known as a contemplation

    This month I focus on my strumming, morning meditation, my healthy diet and my roving on my lunch hour.
    I might put these on a sticky note near my desk at work.

  • Learningmoments
    Learningmoments Posts: 1,181 Member

    Here we go August!

    I am an active person! I live a very active life like I dream of full of fun, energy, and endurance.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member
    edited August 1

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    🦩🧘‍♀️🌹August 2025🌹🧘‍♀️
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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit. 
    In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine. 

    Plan of Action
    Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅
    Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅
    Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅
    Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅
    Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅
    Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening). 
    Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️ 
    Reward: Herbal tea. 
    Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5: 

    Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈

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    This is my journal entry this morning.
    It is difficult to divorce one habit from those already established. This one change is already rippling out into other areas. This is a catalyst for further positive change.

    I am keeping a record of how this experiment goes over the days ahead.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    I need to study more and will add my August tomorrow. but I am interested in what "recall yesterday in reverse" details.

    Maybe @MadisonMolly2017 will join us with a small habit for August as well!

  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 9,293 Member
    edited August 1

    I am a bodybuilder! That means I’ll train and eat like someone concerned about gaining strength. This month I plan to strength train, doing the 5 Big Lifts 3 times per week . I will do cardio like walking or cycling the other days, and will take one day per week off exercise (except yoga/flexibility.  I will also follow my strength training with a high protein meal. So every day will be part of my strength training program. 

    I am a woman who strength trains regularly to maintain muscle like my friend Jenn. 

    This weekend is Costume College, so I’ll start my strength program officially on Monday, August 4.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    I am an Athlete! That means I train and eat like someone concerned with increasing fitness, energy and strength and not like someone monitoring the scale.

    My program consists of morning runs from 1-5 miles and "something" in the late afternoon after work - a walk, a strength training or tennis. This is a new add since my challenge in late May of injury. I did successfully streak morning runs in July and for August I want to add another session to continue my return to fitness.

    I will judge my success by my VO2max which starts at 39.9 today (after a low of 39.4) and a high earlier this year of 42.6 (pre injury) and also my resting HR which should be consistently below 60 and starts the month at 61 from previous this year lows of 55.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    So my biggest reward for doing afternoon walks again is getting to see so much beauty out there and try to take photos of it. I think the 2 on the lower left of the cloud and the rose are my favorites from the walk altho the sunflower is a classic!

    Friday Aug 1 ☀️

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  • hcoleman232
    hcoleman232 Posts: 169 Member

    I am a bodybuilder.

    I WILL strength train 6 days a week, alternating muscle groups to allow adequate recovery time.

    WILL focus on my diet to include more vegetables.

    WILL drink more water to keep my body hydrated.

    On my free day I will celebrate with a small treat.

    8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️

  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 9,293 Member
    edited August 2

    Hi habit ninjas 🥷 ! My visit with my sister is great! Costume College is wonderful ! Love all your posts !

  • Learningmoments
    Learningmoments Posts: 1,181 Member
    edited August 2

    I love everyone's goals. You are all so inspiring. I especially enjoyed the beautiful pictures @SummerSkier. Everything around here is getting crunchy due to the heat.

    I also loved the interesting journal entry @TerriRichardson112. That is very cool how it spills into other habits. I enjoyed hearing about the workers. So glad for modern machines. My husband runs front end loaders and bull dozier and such. It is fun to watch.

    @snowshoe072 I love listening to the guitar. You will have fun with that one.

    @77tes What is the 5 big lifts and the Costume College? Both sound interesting.

    @hcoleman232 I am interested in hearing more about which exercises you are doing or what you are followiing for 'alternating muscle groups'. I have looked at that in the past, but got so many for each area, I got overwhelmed. Do you lift to exhaustion or just a good workout? Thank you for tips.

    I am an active person! I live a very active life like I dream of full of fun, energy, and endurance. My goal is to be active for at least 30% of my day with activities throughout the day. Hopefully throw in some stairs and a variety of activities that I have been wanting to do.

    My first day of being active was pretty good, but out of my regular routine. I stayed up really late (1:30 am) the night before which always throws things off the next day. I did okay, but was hungrier than usual but stayed in calories zone, barely.

    Aug 1-31% active, 5 out of 13 hours, 16 flights of stairs. My favorite activity: swimming with the grandkids.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member

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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit. 
    In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine. 

    Plan of Action
    Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅
    Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅
    Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅
    Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅
    Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅
    Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening). 
    Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️ 
    Reward: Herbal tea. 
    Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5: 

    Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    Great start to August my friends! 👏👏👏

    "I am an athlete!"

    Aug 1 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

    Aug 2 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

    I went for my afternoon stroll a little early today and almost got caught in a microburst tstorm but it did not materialize. I was sort of looking forward to it but only a few LARGE drops along the way. Did make for some impressive clouds and the lens on my phone was pretty fogged up on all my photos. 🤨🙃

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  • hcoleman232
    hcoleman232 Posts: 169 Member

    @Learningmoments I found an old Joyce L Vedral workout book. The 12-minute total-body workout. My kinda workout! Time saving and energy efficient! The workouts are 3 sets of 10 for each exercise using 3lb weights applying isometric and dynamic tension. The workouts are as follows:

    Monday

    • Chest: presses & flyes
    • Shoulders: front raises & pee wee laterals
    • Triceps: kickbacks & extensions

    Tuesday

    • Thighs: squats & lunges
    • Buttocks: standing butt squeezes & angled leg lifts
    • Abdominals: sit ups & leg raises

    Wednesday

    • Back: back laterals & leaning pulls
    • Biceps: alternate curls & concentrations
    • Calves: seated raises

    Thursday

    • Chest: crossovers & pec squeezes
    • Shoulders: side laterals & bent laterals
    • Triceps: kneeling triceps pulldowns & pushdowns

    Friday

    • Thighs: extensions & leg curls
    • Buttocks: scissors & feather kick ups
    • Abdominals: leg-ins & crunch twist

    Saturday:

    • Back: bent rows & lay pulldowns
    • Biceps: preacher curls & simultaneous curls
    • Calves: standing raises

    Sunday: semi rest day

    • Buttocks: any 2 buttocks exercises
    • Abdominals: any 2 abdominal exercises

    In the past I’ve used heavier weights so I’ll see how this workout goes and if needed I’ll make adjustments. Hope this info is helpful.

    I’m a bodybuilder! Each day I will focus and visualize the muscles I’m working getting stronger and more defined!

    8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
    8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦

  • Learningmoments
    Learningmoments Posts: 1,181 Member

    @hcoleman232 Wow, thanks so much! I will have to look up some of these, but it sounds like a lot of variety which I like.

    @SummerSkier Wow! Those photos are so beautiful. I LOVE to hula hoop dance right before a storm. The wind starts blowing and you can feel the energy in the air.

    @TerriRichardson112 Great job! I love a good morning routine. Mine doesn't always work out, but it still has the basic structure for a good start. My night time routine needs some work.

    I feel like I need to log the morning after because it seems to change by time I go to bed. I am logging several things from my FitBit. I know some of these numbers affect other things, but I don't quite understand those relationships. I welcome any remarks, suggestions, observations, etc you have for me. Thank you.

    I am an active person! I live a very active life like I dream of full of fun, energy, and endurance. My goal is to be active for at least 30% of my day with activities throughout the day. Hopefully throw in some stairs and a variety of activities that I have been wanting to do.

    Aug 1—31% active, 5 out of 13 hours, 16 flights of stairs. Cardio load: 27, Active zone minutes: 62, Energy burned: 2184 calories. My favorite activity: swimming with the grandkids.

    Aug 2—29% active, 7/13 hours, 20 floors, Cardio Load: 14, Active zone minutes: 87, Energy burned: 1845 calories. Favorite activity: Swimming with 2 of the grands and a few minutes of mini-trampoline.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    @Learningmoments I have a fitbit also and it was pretty crazy when I got injured and then when I was inactive and now ramping up again how "confused" it got on the cardio load stats. LOL. But I think the energy burned is your total TDEE so chasing after those grands! wow.😂👏😂👏

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    @hcoleman232 that is very similar to what I did for a few months. Only I picked a random video for handweights workout for 10 minutes and followed along. I used those "heavy hands" from the 80's… LOL. I still use them and do some after I run but it is not 10 min which believe me can take me to muscle overload quickly. I like that you found a good plan to follow!!!!✅

  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,397 Member

    Sunday 2nd aug

    After I get out of bed i will Weigh and record my weight daily, goal is to loose half a kilo in August: yes

    After I head out for workout I will pretrack my food to avoid going over calorie limit... let's make winners uac circle this month!

    After I finish my morning workout (1hr 40min walk plus lots of walking with son at kidsexpoo) i will Prep a green juice and fibre meal for dinner to prevent diabetes, remember it's in ur genes. Helps with digestion too: yes 

    After I write down my meetings on a postit I will add a chore, a reminder to leave by 5pm &  1 thing to look forward to after work. This will make w/e more relaxing, helps with not getting too work focused, helps with more movement through the week and helps me with stress after work as I hve a plan I'm place: n/a on leave atm

    After I write reminder to leave bt 5pm I'll think about wat appointments I need to book in: yes  playdate booked for tomorrow

    After I hve booked in appointments I will do a to do list with priority work that needs doing n/a on leave

    after I do my to do list I will block out time for a lunch time walk yes

    After I get home from work I will drink my premade juice: yes

    After I drink my juice I will put the kettle on to make a tea while i Weigh /track food accurately in mfp yes

    After I make my dinner plate 'ill make sure it consists of lots of veggies, fruit and fibre yes

    After I sit down to eat I will make sure food is logged 1st then drink tea with meal to slow down eating yes

    After I eat I will do a combo of tidying up, chores and spending time with son as I set out in my plan yes

    After I hve shower I will put Coconut oil on yes

    After I hve a shower and while waiting for my son to go to sleep, i will check my habits list to make sure all done and log check into mfp/uac yes

  • hcoleman232
    hcoleman232 Posts: 169 Member

    The weather was great this weekend; low heat and humidity made for comfortable outdoor walks. 😊

    8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
    8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/3: 💪🏻🥦💦

  • Learningmoments
    Learningmoments Posts: 1,181 Member

    Today was family time. A lot of sitting, but I got to do some waist hooping so I feel really good about that. @SummerSkier I would love to hear how the cardio load got confused. I know when I am really active, I drive it crazy because it keeps telling me I am over training. I know that it has a setting if you want to recover, maintain, or buid/increase cardio. I also notice that my percentage of activity is dependent upon what time I go to sleep. This may cause me to go to bed instead of read or play games so late. Seems like lately, I just want that quiet time to do what I want to do. I guess that might be a sign I need a special time for these activities. Yes, I think you are right that the Energy Burned is the TDEE. I like the way it gets transferred to Chronometer where I log my food. It breaks it down by BMR, Exercises, and tracker activity. It seems more informative. Thank you for bringing this up. I may track those numbers instead of just the Energy Burned.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    @Learningmoments well I was very active and then I was not and then I was trying to so it was cardio all over the place and even if I set it to maintain it thought I was a slug. I do not have a "recover" setting just maintain or build. Right now I started runnin some miles again and it thinks I am about to drop dead from over training….😂😂🤨

    So 3 days in Vo2 max has increased to 40.2 yesterday from 39. whatever it was so I guess that means improvement. And my sleep and resting hr are better. I think my body mostly missed running. Now tell that to my knee please?

    "I am an athlete!"

    Aug 1 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

    Aug 2 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

    Aug 3 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

    Hope everyone had a great start to the weekend in August.

    @donna25trinity your list is incredible! I would have trouble keeping track of all those for sure… well done and a good start.

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member

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    🦩🧘‍♀️🌹August 2025🌹🧘‍♀️
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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit. 
    In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine. 

    Plan of Action
    Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅✅✅
    Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅✅✅
    Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅✅✅
    Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅✅✅
    Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅✅✅
    Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening). 
    Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️ 
    Reward: Herbal tea. 
    Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5: 

    Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈

  • Learningmoments
    Learningmoments Posts: 1,181 Member

    @SummerSkier Lol, that is what I figured. Mine does the same sort of thing, but not because I have an injury. I am just not consistent so it either tells me I am overdoing it or undertraining. Where do you find VO2? I have only found SpO2. I think those are two different things. There is a lot of great info on FitBit. I enjoy seeing all the data. That is wonderful that VO2, sleep, and resting heart rate are better. I believe our bodies do crave exercises we love. I hope your knee gets better soon. Keep up the great work!

    @77tes Costume College sounds like fun. I love your pictures. You do beautiful work. Thank you for the info on the Big 5.

    @TerriRichardson112 Looks like you are doing great with your 5 habits for your morning routine. I love that each is one minute. No excuses. Great idea.

    Today was busy with swim classes. I did go shopping after that, but not much else except focused on 250 steps the rest of the hours. I still missed a couple of hours, but did well.

    Date

    % of Activity

    Hrly Activiy

    Floors

    Cardio Load

    Moderate

    vig/peak

    Activity Zone minutes

    Cal Burned

    Wkout

    Favorite

    8/1/2025

    31

    5

    16

    27

    :37

    :05

    62

    2184

    Arms

    Swim

    8/2/2025

    28

    7

    20

    14

    :27

    0

    87

    1911

    0

    swim

    8/3/2025

    19

    5

    10

    6

    :07

    0

    7

    1963

    0

    Waist hoop

    8/4/2025

    37

    11

    30

    68

    1:08

    :28

    124

    2013

    0

    swim class

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member

    @Learningmoments Consistency comes with practice. Promise small, deliver big. I promised 1 minute on each, but it usually stretches beyond that 😂 it gives a satisfying sense of exceeding the minimum. Although I’m focusing on this process, I am still doing all the other habits I have already developed. It’s an ongoing process.

    @77tes
    Love your Costume College. It looks a really fun event.

    @SummerSkier You’re making great progress. Keep up the good work.

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    I am a person who values the health and fitness of body, mind, and spirit. 
    In August I am focusing on my morning routine with 5 minutes of healthy habits first thing each morning, based on Shaolin monks routine. 

    Plan of Action
    Hydration: drink a glass of warm water with the juice of a quarter lemon added. ✅✅✅✅✅
    Stretching: 1 minute of general stretches, either yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. ✅✅✅✅✅
    Strength: 1 minute of general leg/core exercises. + short walk.✅✅✅✅✅
    Muscles: Feed with some protein, (yoghurt, and a banana) before any other food. ✅✅✅✅✅
    Memory: Recall yesterday in reverse. ✅✅✅✅✅
    Cue: Getting out of bed. (I have already prepared the lemon drink before bed the previous evening). 
    Celebration: He Man salute. ⚔️ I HAVE THE POWER ⚔️ 
    Reward: Herbal tea. 
    Wk1: Wk2: Wk3: Wk4: Wk5: 

    Terri 🐡🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋🦈

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,795 Member

    dang I can't keep up with you ladies! I love the Kimono costume. ALL of them are beautiful but that is my favorite @77tes

    @Learningmoments I think the VO2max comes from my watch and not fitbit with only give HRV. (yes I use both. LOL)

    @TerriRichardson112 I still want to hear more about recalling yesterday in reverse. ✅

    So yesterday was the first day I felt a BIG tug to NOT do anything after work and I had to force myself out the door for a mile walk. But I am glad I did. It was actually cooler than it has been due to some storms that came thru (in AUG!) in the morning altho it was a little buggy.

    So mission complete 4 days in. My body is complaining (yes the dang knee feels sprained but I think at 66 almost 67 it is more the norm for things to hurt than not). So I am just going with it. A lot of times if I ignore the 'things' they seem to quiet down and let me get on with my workouts.

    And my reward. The little pink weeds were popping up all over with the rain.

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  • hcoleman232
    hcoleman232 Posts: 169 Member

    @TerriRichardson112 Reading about the Shaolin Monks was very interesting and enlightening.

    @77tes Costume College looks like a fun gathering. You look fabulous!

    Keep up the great work! @SummerSkier @Learningmoments @donna25trinity @snowshoe072

    I’m a bodybuilder! Each day I will focus and visualize the muscles I’m working getting stronger and more defined!

    8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
    8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/3: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/4: 💪🏻🥦💦

    After work I mowed the lawn and then did my workout while dinner was cooking! My mantra - It’s 12 minutes; no excuse; get the workout done!

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,118 Member

    @SummerSkier It’s a memory exercise. You start with the last thing you did before bedtime, and work backwards, remembering everything that happened from the day before.

  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 9,293 Member

    @TerriRichardson112 , So true about how the tiny habit of 1 minute helps by giving yourself permission to do a little thing. You often do more. It’s like when I started journaling with a tiny goal of one word. I don’t think I’ve ever only written a word, a single sentence definitely. I like your remembering backwards plan. I’ve been doing that since I didn’t journal much during Costume College but I definitely want to recall everything that. I just need to find a bit more time for my journaling. 

    @hcoleman232 , I love those emojis! I’m stealing the idea. and your mantra of it’s only 12 minutes is terrific. Go you! 

    @SummerSkier , wow beautiful photos of beautiful flowers. Since the heat has set in, only well manicured yards have any blooms except for the beautiful Crepe Myrtle trees. 

    I Am a BODYBUILDER! 

    🥳🥳🥳💪🚴

    August 1 - Costume College, 46 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories. 

    August 2 - Costume College, 26 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Under calories 

    August 3 - Costume College, 38 active minutes )walking around to get to the next thing), did yoga. Way OVER calories and tons of salt (Breakfast buffet).

     My emojis:

    💪 Big 5 Lifts

    ⏳Fast

    ✅ Under Calorie Goal

    💯 100 grams protein

    🧘 Yoga

    🚴or🚶‍♀️cardio

    August 4 - 💪, ⏳,  ✅, 💯, 🧘

    August 5 - 🚴, ⏳, 🧘, 💯,✅

  • hcoleman232
    hcoleman232 Posts: 169 Member

    I’m adding another habit - 5 minutes of movement every hour at work. I have notifications set every hour for my water reminder and will use that as my cue. The main focus will be a loop using the stairs.

    8/1: Strength ✔️ Veggies ✔️ Water ✔️
    8/2: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/3: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/4: 💪🏻🥦💦
    8/5: 💪🏻💧

    Has anyone seen my broccoli?? I seem to have lost it yesterday 😂 I had some cabbage for crunch on my taco, but not enough to count. Water intake was lower so I’ll mark with a single water drop emoji.