A Boomer's Footprint

Tag: habit

  • My 30 day fitness commitment

    I made a $40 bet with my friend, P., to each reach a 30 day fitness goal. Closest to her goal wins the prize. We are supporting each other through the process.  An accountability buddy helps. Our deadline is 12/12/15.

    My goal is to lose 3.8 pounds in 30 days (almost a pound a week). At our weigh in I was 124.8 lbs so my goal weight is 121 lbs. I know this sounds like a small amount but if you keep reading, I will actually show the NOW photo.

    While there are so many changes I could make to reach my goal, I am choosing to complete one action every day. I want to create a new habit in my life.

    So I choose to “Move my body for just 10 minutes a day”.

    Now is the time to drag out the “10 minute trainer program” I bought one year ago. Of course, I first have to find it! Some of you may be like me – purchasing books, programs, CD’s, equipment and props which sit unused collecting dusk and adding to general clutter. Luckily most of the tools do not have an expiration date.

    Besides using the 10 minute program, I can also dance, lift weights and use my mini-trampoline.

    My goal and challenge is engage in a 10 minute activity EVERY DAY.  To keep moving. To build up my stamina, my strength, my energy level and my spirit.

    I know I can do it. I am already into day 4. I seriously am sick of this figure looking back at me in the mirror whenever I have the nerve to really look at the full length of me.

    Check back every few days as I update my progress. Or follow me on twitter @dkellycoach for daily posts.

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    This is one pic I am NOT blowing up to full size.  Look for the after shot coming 12/12/15.

  • New habit review

    We began our new habit after the Oct 24th blog, over 40 days ago. How is the progress?

    If you stuck to your plan for at least half of those days you should congratulate your self. Now you may think, I am not giving you much credit but we must realize that change is hard. At least you should have learned whether this is a correct habit for you at this time of your life.

    So even if, for example, getting a new job was your goal but you just learned of a medical condition which requires a treatment plan, perhaps the stability of a routine, a sure paycheck and medical benefits became a more important priority for now.

    This tells us we are not always right the first time around when choosing a goal and also, things come up with may take precedence in life.

    But what can we learn from our 15 or so days of a practicing a new habit:

    -1- we discovered what time of day for our action works best in our schedules.

    -2- we discovered if we have the tools and skills needed to adopt a new habit.

    -3- we discovered if we earned any benefit from adopting this new habit.

    -4- we did take “some” action

    -5- we did not give up after missing some day of action

    -6- only we know if you gave accomplishing the goal our best effort and life got in the way.

    Going forward we must determine if we made the right choice for this new habit. If yes, continue with the plan with a few tweaks, if necessary. If no, choose a new goal and get started.

    You can review the Oct 24th blog post – 8 steps to create a new habit.