Phase 1: October 14-31 (building habits)
Phase 1 starts tomorrow!
Book: I’m currently reading (or still reading) the Throne of Glass series. I’m doing the tandem (better explained on Google, TikTok, lemon8, or any social media).
Water intake will start at 64oz or 4-5 bottles of water. Next phase it increases.
Strength training: I am doing every other day. My focus areas are upper body (triceps and back), abs, and glutes. I could add my thighs but I love my legs just the way they are. I’ll post my strength training routine later. I don’t have a gym membership so I just doing the at home membership instead 😅 I have a walking pad, mini stepper, dumbbells and a kettlebell to work with. The exercises I’ve chosen are what works for me.
Walk: it’s no longer in the 100s so my family and I are gonna do daily walks most evenings (depends on the kiddo and her therapy, violin practice, and homework). I also plan on going for a walk solo after dropping her off at school. Depending on if I’m doing a full or restock of groceries, I may end up counting it as my walk as our town only has a Walmart for shopping. Unless I wanna drive to the other side of town which I don’t.
Weigh-in stats will be stats from my Versync smart scale. I’m only weighing in on first and last day of the phase or that’s the plan but I’m tempted to weigh myself more since I use the stats (not the body weight) as a guideline as to how I’m doing (body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, etc).
Daily chores… I’ll be posting that later.
Steps are low at 5-6k daily but the point of phase 1 is to get back into habit and build up slowly. They will increase as time goes on. Last phase will be a lot more.
For diet/nutrition, I will be tracking my calories/macros. I’m lactose intolerant and break out in small hives when I eat certain meats so I’m going to be very mindful as to what I am eating. I am planning on fasting 630p-830p or 6p-8a depending on if it’s the weekend or weekday. I did give myself some wiggle room to eat out every other weekend as we tend to eat out when we have our errands day. Everywhere we go for errands is 30-45 minutes and with a kiddo sometimes it’s easier to eat out before or after errands due to where we go… simply put we will eat somewhere in the town we do our errands.
I didn’t put this in the rules but I will also be getting ready 100% daily; hair, teeth, makeup (optional), and getting dressed (most important cause I could live in lounge wear or comfy clothes). I also want to be washing my hair every 2-3 days AND a body shower most nights AND any kind of skincare (for example if all I have time for is to put my Byoma moisturizer with spf on then that’s what I will do or take off my makeup and put moisturizer on that counts… I want to build up to doing all my steps).
🙋🏻♀️ questions leave in the comments or DM me
Embarking on a journey to cultivate lasting habits is incredibly rewarding, and like many of you, I’ve found that consistency is the secret sauce. In my Phase 1, the focus is truly on rebuilding habits from the ground up, making small, manageable changes that stick. It’s not about perfection, but about progress. For instance, I'm starting with a modest 5-6k steps daily, which feels achievable, knowing I'll gradually increase it. This approach to daily habits consistency is crucial, especially when incorporating new activities like strength training with my home workout equipment – those 5lb dumbbells and kettlebells are getting a lot of love! Even integrating a daily walk, depending on my kiddo's schedule, or committing to my tandem reading of the Throne of Glass series, all contribute to a sense of routine and accomplishment, fostering a stronger foundation for wellness. One area I'm particularly excited about is my 14:10 fasting schedule. This means I'm aiming for a 14-hour fasting window, typically from 6:30 PM to 8:30 AM, or 6 PM to 8 AM on weekends. Many people wonder about 14:10 fasting results after 1 month, and from my research and personal experience, benefits often include improved energy levels, better digestion, and a more mindful approach to eating. Staying hydrated with at least 64oz of water daily is absolutely key to making fasting comfortable and effective. While some explorations might look into water fasting for 14 days, my current focus is on a sustainable daily rhythm that supports my overall health without extreme measures. It’s all about finding what works for my body and lifestyle, especially with my dietary sensitivities to lactose and certain meats. Beyond just the physical, consistency extends to personal care and mental well-being. Getting ready 100% daily, from hair to skincare (even if it's just my Byoma moisturizer!), makes a huge difference in how I feel. And tracking progress with my Versync smart scale, focusing on metrics like body fat and muscle mass rather than just weight, keeps me motivated and informed. It's a holistic approach to building a better me, one phase and one consistent habit at a time. What small habits are you focusing on building this month?
