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@Learningmoments , thanks for kind words and prayers. ๐ซ You and the others in this group are a great encouragement to me. Lucy is pretty cute, but she brings in lots of dirt and dust and goes wild when I try to remedy the situation. So getting her to let me clean is a huge win. @SummerSkier , thanks for all yourโฆ
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@Learningmoments , hooray for getting the Hoopla app through your library. Youโre going to love it. Iโm sorry to say that I am getting some training in being resilient in adversity. Frankly, all the habits Iโve been working on for the last couple years are my efforts at self-care in hard times. 3 weeks of fasting done!โฆ
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@SummerSkier , Bravo for sticking with tracking and Iโm so glad that you enjoying the practice. @hcoleman232 , celebrate your success with the flossing. Remember positivity is the goal, so focus on the wins. @SummerSkier , yes this month is goingย FAST!ย Ha ha ๐คฃ! One thing nice about fasting is that it isnโt another thingโฆ
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ย 3 weeks of fasting done! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ Living in the Fast(ing) Lane July 21 - 16.5 hours. Celebrated by humming/singing the Rocky theme. July 22 - 17.5 hours. Celebrated by singing โShall We Dance.โ July 23 - 16.5 hours " Celebrated by singing โI Just Want Celebrateโฆโ
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@donna25trinity , Yay for a well-behaved scale! And great swaps and work-life balance! Too! Ha ha! Funny story that you found the treat cupboard bare. @TerriRichardson112 , wonderful work on flexibility! So good for you , hurrah! @Learningmoments , thanks for checking in even when things are crazy. Enjoy the aqua fitness!โฆ
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Starting the week out right today! Got my spinning, yoga, and strength workout done. ๐ @SummerSkier , come on over and use my spin bike! I wish you could!! 3 weeks of fasting done! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Living in the Fast(ing) Lane July 21 - 16.5 hours. Celebrated by humming/singing the Rocky theme.ย
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@Learningmoments , my sister does deep water aerobics a lot, and Iโve gone with her when I have visited. Such fun workouts ! Treasure those times with the grandkids! They grow up twice as fast as โregularโ kids! Mine are in college now !! How did that happen?! @SummerSkier , I love the bike, I crank it up as fast as I canโฆ
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I finally got my exercise done this week. Only 2 strength workouts, but thatโs better than 1 or 0. The scale was very good this morning and showed a 7.4 pound loss since January. Of course, the scale will probably take half of that back next week. ๐ฎโ๐จ๐คฃ @Learningmoments , ah I hear you on the run-ons. I also struggled withโฆ
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Yesterday was crazy. Very busy day. I had to take my puppy in for an X-ray because she swallowed part of her toothbrush. Fortunately, everything should come out alright. ๐๐คฃ @donna25trinity , you are doing so great. Inspired by your extra chore goal, I took advantage of the time Lucy was at the vet to give the playroom aโฆ
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@SummerSkier , good job sticking to it when the going gets rough! @Learningmoments , I know youโll find good use for all your observations, knot it power! 2 weeks of fasting done! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ Living in the Fast(ing) Lane July 14 - 16.5 hours. I did get a bit dizzy /lightheaded, although that may have been that Iโฆ
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@snowshoe072 Yippee! Weight moving down ๐, increased exercise ๐, guitar time ๐ธ ๐. Overall amazing ๐คฉ ๐
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@donna25trinity , what a fantastic plan for the week! And already ticking off the items! The book about fasting that Iโm listening to suggests using measurements and/or โhonesty pantsโ (a size or two too small) rather than the scale. So on Sunday I pulled a pair of slacks that I havenโt poured myself into for a coupleโฆ
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@hcoleman232 , Iโm so glad that you figured out the issue with your boss! NO one needs that kind of stress ! I love the idea of winding down with a puzzle. Bravo for your weekend walks! Great job on the flossing! ๐ @summerskier Good save ! Small cavities are definitely better than crowns! @donna25trinity , the place youโฆ
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@snowshoe072 , HOORAY for getting to the guitar ๐ธ! Iโm celebrating with you!!! And an active day and the scale moving your way! WONDERFUL ๐คฉ @SummerSkier , Plugging along is wonderful especially when you are temporarily in tortoise mode ๐ข. Donโt worry, youโll be back to energizer bunny ๐ฐ in no time. ๐ One week of fastingโฆ
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@learningmoments, Hooray for the beach !๐๏ธ Enjoy ! @SummerSkier , good for doing it every day for 10 days ! ๐ @TerriRichardson112 , my BIL used to say that the problem with being retired is that you can never take a day off. ๐คฃ Good job on the flexibility! ๐ One week of fasting done ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ Living in the Fast(ing) Laneโฆ
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@TerriRichardson112 , What a beautiful garden! Clearly a project worth the eating of your time! I guess your flexibility practice extends to your time. @Learningmoments , Bravo on the observation practice! Itโs especially important on the hectic days! Make the beach trip happen! @snowshoe072 , sorry for the headache. Iโveโฆ
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@SummerSkier , bravo for you showing up every day! ๐ Of course, thatโs the norm for the woman who has been running for years! ๐ @snowshoe072 , I can imagine my puppy with a guitar. That would not be good! Can you find a spot for the case that would remind you? Iโm just throwing stuff out there. Iโm not a musician, but myโฆ
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@donna25trinity , thanks for joining us! July is hard to get into since the month starts with a major holiday here in the USA. Wow! Youโre working on a lot. A checklist sounds like a terrific idea to keep it all straight. Your new work duties sound tough! I didnโt realize you live in the Southern Hemisphere. Those earlyโฆ
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One week of Life in theFast(ing) Lane DONE!!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ Living in the Fast(ing) Lane July 1 - โณ16.5 hours (very hungry). Celebrated by singing โI Will Survive!โ July 2 - โณ16 hours (not as bad hunger today). I broke my fast with the most luscious peach ever. ๐ Celebrated singing โPeaches.โ July 3 - โณ 16 hours. My celebrationโฆ
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@Learningmoments , I love how well itโs going for you. I second adding laughter. Humor is my superpower. Not that Iโm that a great comedian, but that finding humor in frustrating moments really helps relieve stress. Getting the house tidied is also a great stress-reliever. @SummerSkier , Iโm hoping fasting will help me getโฆ
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@Learningmoments , oh, I really like that goal! Stress so affects our health! Adding the stress triggers to your journaling will really help you notice patterns. Numbing out on games - me too. I actually gave up the game I was most addicted to for Lent. It actually helped me get rid of that thing. @SummerSkier , Iโm soโฆ
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@SummerSkier , so true about warm temperatures affecting sleep. I always sleep better in the winter. Itโs cooler and the nights are longer, so thereโs less light. Good time for hibernation. However, a couple years back, we got an AC unit in our bedroom and solar panels - Iโm sleeping a lot better in the summer now. Theโฆ
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Welcome to the habit ninjas ๐ฅท @Learningmoments ! It sometimes takes me a few days to decide on the habit I want to work on, so take your time. Sleep is always a good one to work on. In fact, a fitness book I recently read suggests thatโs where fitness starts. Eating lots of veggies is also a great habit. I love that youโreโฆ
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@TerriRichardson112 , I love your goal. Staying flexible is so important. And celebrating with herbal tea is lovely. I need to add in morning stretches. Oh my , those temperatures sound terrible! Iโm used to hot summers, but if it would be 10ยฐ more - yikes! ๐ฅต . I love your plans of enjoying the summer with familyโฆ
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ย @SummerSkier ! I think your plan is a very good idea while you are recuperating. Is waterskiing what your user name references? How is it I never thought of that! ๐คช Perhaps itโs the result of emotional amnesia caused by the trauma of my only attempt at waterskiing. My brother had a boat, so we all waterskied. All exceptโฆ
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Thanks @SummerSkier ! I enjoy the mid year reflection because it encourages me seeing my progress! Iโm not in love with the fasting app I downloaded. Too much pressure to upgrade to premium. Itโs nice for free, but not for $50 a year. Living in the Fast(ing) Lane July 1 - โณ16.5 hours (very hungry) Celebration- Singing โIโฆ
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Letโs start with sharing A fun thing you plan to do in July - Iโm going to Costume College with my sister on the weekend of July 31-August 3 The habit you plan to focus on this month: Fasting โ๏ธ Whatโs your favorite thing about summer? Because I taught for a million years, I always associate summer with the long vacation.โฆ
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@Summerskier, I love your description of maintenance as smaller yo-yoing! Itโs so hard to rehab after an injury. The more active you are, the harder it is I hope your dentist appointment goes well. Itโs sure to be better than your last attempt at a cleaning. @hcoleman232 , Definitely a great month for you ! Bravo !๐ ๐ง๐งโฆ
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@donna25trinity , oh, you are in a hard season of life, so that makes it both difficult to maintain healthy habits and really important that you do. Balancing your career and the needs of your young child takes great skill. Itโs so easy to leave your own needs undone. So bravo for getting back on the wagon. Keep trying andโฆ
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@summerskier, I definitely believe that โevery day is not perfect.โ In fact, Iโd say that No day is perfect! 30ย 2 Days of Yoga ๐ง ๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง ๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง ๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง ๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง FOUR WEEKS of daily yoga! Only 2 days left to my ๐ invisible participation trophy Yippee! ๐๐๐ June -28 Got a short yoga routine done this morning. 16 hours fasting.ย
