Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween everyone!!

How is everyone doing on the best day of the year, at least for me anyway?

I'm not gonna do much here, sadly to say. Just to say hi, give a brief history and share a video as I get ready for work.

Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2020 will occur on Saturday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats.

 Take care, be safe, and enjoy the night, my friends.

Week 18 Incentive; Affirmation

 Evening everyone!

How's it going? Wow, the last week of October, can you believe it?!

And do you know what that means, right? Halloween! Are we ready for it? Sadly for me, I have to work that night, but I am still gonna do makeup and semi-dressed up for it. So, I might do up a small make-up video on how I will prepare for work on that day. Haven't decided yet.

Anyways, back to the main topic. This week's incentive, which is:  Aerobic Activity for 30 minutes, 3 times a week.

Here's a few samples what you can do to help you progress (pages 120-126; 52 Small Changes, by Brett Blumenthal):

1. Do Something You Like
2. Do Something That's Convenient
3. Pencil it in
4. Understand Intensity Levels
5. Journal Your Activities
6. Staying Motivated

Now, if you're already doing such, take it to the next level if you can:

1. Step It Up
2. Explore
3. Diversity
4. Challenge Yourself

Today's Affirmation:

I visualize every muscle cell during my workout session

Week 16 & 17 Incentives; Affirmations

 

 Hey everyone, How's it all going?

Well, I got very busy last week that I absolutely have forgotten about last week's incentive. So, without further ado, tonight I will be posting both week 16th and 17th incentive along with today's affirmation.

Last week's incentive was, To Laugh Often.

Make laughter a daily exercise. And here's a few tips on how:

1. Start with a Smile
2. Surround Yourself with Playfulness
3. Take Yourself Less Seriously
4. Take Life Less Seriously
5. Manage Stress
6. Build-in Fun Activities
7. When in Doubt, Fake It

This week's (week 17) incentive is to Have 5 small meals a day. By developing a regular eating schedule that keeps you satisfied throughout the day. Here are a few tips on how to succeed in this: 

 

1. It Begins with Breakfast
2. Reduce Main Meals and Add Snacks
3. Plan Ahead
4. What's for Dinner?

(Note Reminder: all information is again from the book, 52 Small Changes, by Brett Blumenthal)

Today's Affirmation:

I ease my mind and work my body.

I hope that everyone is keeping safe and staying healthy. It is flu season, plus remember that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So for all you ladies out there, don't forget to talk to your doctor for your mammogram check-ups and appointments.

Take care and have a good night.

Week 15 Incentive; Affirmation

 Good evening everyone!

How is everyone enjoying the first weekend of October? Yes, I know that it is Monday, but I am a day late and yesterday was the first Sunday of the month.

So, we are continuing on the incentives. Right now we are up to week 15.

For a quick review, here are the last 14 incentives we have done:

1. Stay Hydrated
2. Get Plenty of Sleep
3. Stay Active Daily
4. Keep Food Journal
5. Be Optimistic (don't worry, be happy)
6. Take Multivitamin Supplements
7. Keep Dust and Allergens Outside of Home
8. 4-6 Servings of Veggies Daily
9. Enjoy Time to Self
10. 20 Minutes Stretches, 3x a week
11. Nutrition Labels
12. Breathing Meditation
13. Balance Breakfast
14. Nontoxic Cleaning (Going Green)

This week is Choosing Whole Grains. On a daily diet, there are 3 servings of whole grains. These servings might include: 

• 1/2 cup cooked barley, brown rice, or other cooked grains
• 1/2 cup cooked hot cereal, such as oatmeal
• 1/2 cup cooked 100% whole-grain pasta
• 1 slice 100% whole-grain bread
• 1 cup 100% whole-grain cold cereal

Today's Affirmation

I am free of bodily pain when I workout.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Be safe when going out, stay healthy as flu season is upon us once again, and take care. Have a good night.

Last Quarter Resolutions of 2020

 Happy October Everyone!

That's right, a new month is upon us and that means only three months left till the end of the year 2020. So, we have this final quarter to focus on improvements to ourselves.

I, myself again picked three to try to follow for these three months.

1. Attend the gym 2x a week and Exercise 2x daily
2. Focus on self-care: appearance and health
3. Cut back on ALL junk food: NO sodas, NO fast foods, NO Chips, cut back on ALL sweets and pastries (Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas coming around so it is a challenge)

What are your resolutions for these final months, if you're doing any?

I've already posted two videos on YouTube about the resolutions and showing what my routine is going to be.

I hope you all enjoy following my journey thus far.

Please let me know, what you think and if there can be any improvements.

Sorry, that this post is short, thought to share mostly about the videos and wishing everyone good luck in reaching your new goals before the year's end.

Have a good day, be safe, and stay healthy.