Jasperstone Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've taken up free style swimming with my dd 13. So far I've toned up my arms and legs. Yay! !!! I'm also applying castor oil daily to my eye lashes, to lengthen them. :-D What are you doing? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) Exercising more, with a personal trainer. I've been better about my skin care routine and taking my supplements. How long do you swim? I swim for fun but it does nothing for me :) Edited November 28, 2015 by madteaparty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Walking - normally 12,500 steps a day. Sitting for a couple of minutes with my eyes shut visualising a peaceful walk before I open my work email in the morning. Yoga class at least once a week. Learning to let go of gardening tasks that don't get done. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Exercising more, with a personal trainer. I've been better about my skin care routine and taking my supplements. How long do you swim? I swim for fun but it does nothing for me :) Not long, but enough to get my pulse up. The most I have achieved is 80 m straight. Then I rest and go again. Seems to be working. My dd is training to start Nippers (Junior Australian Surf Life Saving) etc... so I thought I'd train with her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Not long, but enough to get my pulse up. The most I have achieved is 80 m straight. Then I rest and go again. Seems to be working. My dd is training to start Nippers (Junior Australian Surf Life Saving) etc... so I thought I'd train with her. Oh, I swim for an hour at a time but it is... Leisurely :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I started kung fu again 3 months ago. It is where I met dh, he's the head instructor, but I stopped after having my second child because it was too distracting to have the kids with me at the school while I took class. 5.5 years later and it is even more enjoyable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Oh, I swim for an hour at a time but it is... Leisurely :) Yeah, apparently as fast you can go is more effective for weight loss and toning. In or out of the water. You don't need much time to do that, so it's doable. :-D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Lately I do some mooji meditation, swimming (1hr 3xweek), walking with my old dog (who loves it - I think it's good for both of our mental health), enrolled in Education degree, having regular energy healing sessions with a practitioner. Also, trying to be more regular with my iron supplement, washing my face with honey, using coconut oil as a facial moisturiser, starting a 10-week Paleo Activation challenge (tomorrow). I'm pleased to see all the things I do for myself to make me feel good! I didn't realise I was doing so much till I wrote it down. Most of this is fairly newly implemented, so I'm hoping to turn the corner and start seeing some benefits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) I've mostly been working on improving my behaviors. I've been focusing on being kinder and curbing my tongue. It's much harder than keeping up my physical self. Some days I'm much more scarcastic than nice. Edited November 28, 2015 by joyofsix 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm also trying to improve my inner self - and it's *really* hard. Jasperstone - I'm intrigued by the castor oil for eye lashes. Does it really work? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Weight training three times a week. At least one brisk walk every day (weather permitting). Walking for me is like meditation--it helps keep my mind clear. And overall shooting for a total of at least 12,500 steps a day. Keeping a consistent sleep routine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Going to the gym at least twice a week. Not eating so much candy. Trying to take it easy on the lunchtime carbs that make me want to nap. Trying to not be so argumentative. Spending less time on the computer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I guess I'm the odd woman out. I like myself how I am and don't think in terms of needing improvement. I choose activities that bring me joy and make me happy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I guess I'm the odd woman out. I like myself how I am and don't think in terms of needing improvement. I choose activities that bring me joy and make me happy. Hmm, I don't really view it as me needing an improvement so that is why I do it. But doing kung fu has improved me. It has improved my happiness because it is something I thoroughly enjoy, it has improved my health because I'm getting back in shape with it, and it has improved my focus. But I am not doing it for those improvements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Oh I also started a whole30 yesterday. This is mostly to support my dd as we figure out if she has sensitivities to any food but it's also an improvement for me because it will help me with some physical and mental health issues I've been suffering from lately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 strength training/toning four days a week and cardio two days/week trying to be disciplined to get to bed at a consistent time trying to be consistent about daily time in my Bible and prayer trying to be more intentional about friends and building friendships 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Yoga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hmm, I don't really view it as me needing an improvement so that is why I do it. But doing kung fu has improved me. It has improved my happiness because it is something I thoroughly enjoy, it has improved my health because I'm getting back in shape with it, and it has improved my focus. But I am not doing it for those improvements. Then I could get on board with a thread about "What are you doing that you thoroughly enjoy that improves your happiness?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Learning to cook north Indian food - Healthy, yummy, and I have an excuse to add to my spice collection 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Cut out all inflammatory foods: dairy, wheat and refined sugar. Watching Julie Bogart's daily periscope. Living with more intentionality with my family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Less computer (and subsequently making time for everything below!) Saying yes more. A walk and/or a swim every day. Taking more time to really listen and play with the kids. Taking time to read every day. Trying to be more creative in my boring kitchen. Vegan twice a week. Writing a good juicy letter to a friend every week. I am in a groove right now, feeling great. I think a lot of this has to do with the "less time on the computer" thing. I know that this stuff ebbs and flows, but it does feel good when I hit my stride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Then I could get on board with a thread about "What are you doing that you thoroughly enjoy that improves your happiness?" I lift heavy weights under the guidance of a trainer :D I now exercise 6 days each week. I love feeling strong and healthy :) I read lots and lots of books without feeling guilty ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm also trying to improve my inner self - and it's *really* hard. Jasperstone - I'm intrigued by the castor oil for eye lashes. Does it really work? My daughter started it first, and it has worked for her! Early days yet for me, but I'll let you know how I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Going back to school Being more conscious of how I'm eating and making better food choices as well as paying attention to when I'm full. Cut out sodas all together and drinking water and unsweetened iced tea. A coworker teaches Brazilian Jujitsu and has been encouraging me to try it. I don't know...it sorta scares me! I told him I wasn't sure old fat girls could do it. He looked around and said, "I don't see any old fat girls. But you come and give it a shot!" That boy's mamma raised him right! LOL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've lost 11 pounds in almost 8 weeks thanks to weight watchers and 14,000 steps/day. I volunteer weekly which makes me happy. I'm taking time to just enjoy every little moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Brain: Going through AOPS on my own Body: made myself some sweat pants so that I can go walking in the morning now that the weather is cold. BSoul: spending more time praying and reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) nm Edited December 2, 2015 by ^ 022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Trying to quit smoking, yoga and am finishing up prereqs for nursing school (I hope to start nursing classes in January). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertBlossom Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My b00ks have gone up at least 1 cup size and I've lost 17 lbs in 4 days on the "give birth to a baby" plan. I can walk without pain and stand up without making grunting noises. I can roll over in bed. Physically, I am much much improved. And to top it all off I get to snuggle and smell and kiss and tiny little human whenever I want. :-) 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Recently I've actually been taking the vitamins I buy :-D I also dance 8-10 hours a week. My hardest class is on Friday night, so I pretty much limp into the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What a fantastic question. Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What to do to improve myself this year. Physically- Eat more real food, exercise more, and take my vitamins regularly. Emotionally - Live intentionally Spiritually - Love like Jesus loved ( that's a hard one), forgive always, and give more to others and less to self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Does learning Korean through osmosis from watching too many dramas and listening to Kpop count? At least the Kpop I listen to brightens my mood since it's often happy music even when the words mean something sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Tap Dancing (Once a week) West Coast Dancing (Once a week) Running Club (Twice a week) Learning French with Duolingo. (Completed the English to French tree. Half way done the French to English Tree) Website creation and maintenance of websites for the dance hall, and some volunteer stuff. Someone is coming over in an hour to introduce me to something new in this area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just some encouragement to you, OntheBrink, to try Brazilian JJ! It's awesome :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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