Starts Tomorrow…..10-Week Challenge!

Hey all! Happy Friday! As I mentioned in my last post, I am determined to reach my goals! I have been taking steps towards my goals since October. I have made a lot of progress in my dedication, determination, and follow-thru. A couple of the things I have worked on and accomplished are surviving Blogtober, starting a healthier lifestyle, and losing almost 30 lbs.

Most recently, I started a part-time second job in order to work on some financial goals. This has led me to realize how precious time really is and to appreciate my free time much more. I have also realized that I need to take control of my time in order to continue reaching my goals. So, I am doing a 10-week challenge, leading up to my next birthday. This challenge will guide me in taking control of my time and allow me to continue working on my goals.

The 10-week challenge will run from 04/08/2023 thru 06/16/2023. Each week, I will have a new challenge for myself to help develop certain habits. I will list the weekly challenges below. I may need to tweak these as I go if something isn’t working how I expected.

Week 1 4/8/2023-4/14/2023: Develop a daily schedule. Include 5:45 wake up, time for exercise, chores, food prep, cooking, self-care, bible study & errands.

Week 2 4/15/2023-4/21/2023: Tweak schedule. Make 1 blog post. WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days.

Week 3 04/22/2023-04/28/2023: Continue daily schedule but with a wake-up time of 5:40. Continue WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days. Make 1 blog post. Begin Habit tracking.

Week 4 04/29/2023-05/05/2023: Continue daily schedule but with a wake-up time of 5:35. Continue WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days. Make 2 blog posts. Continue Habit tracking.

Week 5 05/6/2023-05/12/2023 & Week 6 05/13/2023-05/19/2023: Continue daily schedule, with a wake-up time of 5:35. Continue WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days. Make 2 blog  posts. Continue Habit tracking. Start on the Optavia 4&2 plan.

Week 7 05/20/2023-05/26/2023 & 05/27/2023-06/02/2023: Continue daily schedule, but with a wake-up time of 5:30. Continue WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days. Make 3 blog  posts. Continue Habit tracking. Continue on the Optavia 4&2 plan.

Week 9 06/03/2023-06/09/2023 & Week 10 06/10/2023-06/16/2023: Continue daily schedule, but with a wake-up time of 5:30. Continue WW Blue dot 5 out of 7 days. Make 3 blog  posts. Continue Habit tracking. Start on the Optavia 5&1 plan.

What steps are you taking to help you achieve your goal(s)? What goal(s) are you currently working on or plan to start working on? Do you have a daily schedule? Do you habit track? Do you follow a specific eating plan or track your food?

I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this challenge with you.

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie

Fabulous February: Wellness Wednesday – Heart Health Week 2

Happy Wednesday! We made it halfway through another work week and to another Wellness Wednesday dedicated to Heart Health.

This month Bravera Hospital is doing a 28 day heart challenge. You can sign up for daily emails here and catch up on missed challenges here.

The Day 3 challenge was to Step Up and Get Exercising. Per the article walking 20 minutes a day for 15 weeks can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Are you a walker or a step counter? I aim for at least 5,000 steps a day and a few weeks back started walking 20 minutes a day at least 5 days a week. Share your step goal or exercise routine with us as well as anything esle you are doing this month for Heart Health.

Be Peaceful,

~Nettie

Resources:

https://www.braverahealth.com/heart-challenge-seven-rivers

https://www.28dayheartchallenge.com/?utm_medium=email3&utm_source=marketo&utm_content=CTA_Image&utm_campaign=CARD-BRBS-0039-HeartChallenge&mkt_tok=MDM5LUhXTC03OTEAAAGJtvv0aTZhHPYhzj-Byhv5YH95gyj9Mp-9qPZM-qaFXcStTDEaLi00DKPQy2lRCyo9fqVC3gNa7oRQEyKl47SXC1cIwfqfXDg8ZaODOTJeqhRS6A

https://www.28dayheartchallenge.com/day-3-step-up-and-get-exercise/

Fabulous February: Wellness Wednesday

Welcome back, everyone! Happy February First!

It seems I took an unattended hiatus but I am back in February and have some good things planned!

  • I will update on my health Journey and the weight loss plan I started in December.
  • Wellness Wednesdays will be dedicated to Heart Health Month.
  • Throwback Thursday will be dedicated to Black History Month.
  • And much more!

For our First Wellness Wednesday see the below resources to help you kick off Heart Health Month!

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/28-days-towards-healthy-heart
https://www.livetothebeat.org/smallstepschallenge?utm_source=healthy+for+good+fy+2122&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CP_HFG_Send_2_012523&utm_content=content2+cta&sc_camp=0B4876E246A046B4B14864ADCB63B5B1

What are you doing for your Heart Health or to spread awareness?

Be sure to check out tomorrow’s First Throwback Thursday, Black History Month edition.

Be Peaceful,

Nettie