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C1239 · 2022-04-29T18:51:05+00:00

Looking for some inspiration - what is a good/healthy habit you started and noticed and improvement in how you felt from it?

Vikinga · 02/05/2022 03:56

Became vegan. Lost weight, joints stopped hurting, made me much more inventive with my meals and they are delicious. Although I became vegan because of the animals, I wish I had known about the health benefits sooner.

Ddot · 02/05/2022 05:14

Rarely watch TV nowadays, the mast burning down helped as the reception on the replacement is pants. I now just don't bother. I get my cataracts done soon and have a stack of books waiting.

Nillynally · 02/05/2022 05:29

Journalling most days

Bosabosa · 02/05/2022 08:49

I am an expert at starting and stopping great habits.....!
However some great reminders on here.

Recently, being kind to myself has been so
Important , just saying to myself 'you are a g*ddamn queen, don't sweat it' seems to be sorting my mental badmouthing

HoboSexualOnslow · 02/05/2022 09:09

More rest.

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 09:15

Place marking

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 09:17

Thepossibility · 01/05/2022 22:26

On Sunday I fill the slow cooker full of veg and lentil soup for my lunches for the week. So when I'm run off my feet there is a healthy lunch there instead of overeating crap because I've become starving or too busy to think of something healthy. And even if I eat shit for dinner at least of already had lots of veg!

This is a great great tip x

DomesticatedZombie · 02/05/2022 09:37

Whatliesbeneath707 · 01/05/2022 21:53

Great Post @C1239 - thank you.

Can anyone recommend the following please:
A short, free yoga practice for knackered hips/knees & back
An introduction to meditation course (preferably free)
A decent turmeric supplement for the joints

Thanks 😊

the 'Headspace' app is free, and offers a good intro to meditation.

Jmaho · 02/05/2022 09:41

Would anyone please be able to recommend a short exercise regime for me. Preferably something I can find on YouTube. I really need to start doing something other than walking but need something short as I know I won't be motivated enough to do a long regime. I need something that I can do quickly whilst working from home. Don't kind it's it's HIIT or pilates/yoga. Just something you've tried and seen and felt a difference
Thanks

DomesticatedZombie · 02/05/2022 09:41

SlowDog · 01/05/2022 23:33

> Can anyone recommend the following please:
> An introduction to meditation course (preferably free)

Here in Cambridge I went to a meditation course at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, it was very good (I'm not interested in the Buddhist stuff, only the meditation). The payment was optional, and they have drop-in sessions as well as the regular course. I believe the same organisation (Triratna Buddhists) has centres in a lot of UK towns where they do the same/similar courses.

They do, Triratna are a large group. I expect their introductory sessions are sound, and many find them useful.

However, sounding a note of caution as much of the group's teachings are still based on the work of the founder, an abusive man.

A 'mindfulness' course by an accredited teacher is secular, will offer many of the same meditation benefits, and will avoid some of the potential issues with some Buddhist groups.

ForeverWaitingInForParcels · 02/05/2022 09:46

Got a dog. I now do minimum 15,000 steps a day walking, lots more time in green spaces, feel loved in an unconditional way and have lots of new dog walking friends.

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 09:54

Jmaho · 02/05/2022 09:41

Would anyone please be able to recommend a short exercise regime for me. Preferably something I can find on YouTube. I really need to start doing something other than walking but need something short as I know I won't be motivated enough to do a long regime. I need something that I can do quickly whilst working from home. Don't kind it's it's HIIT or pilates/yoga. Just something you've tried and seen and felt a difference
Thanks

Me too

hungrypanda2008 · 02/05/2022 10:47

Can I ask what time you go to bed? I am such a night owl and mornings are awful for me

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 11:30

ExpatAl · 01/05/2022 21:17

I unfollowed and muted a lot of Facebook and avoid polemic pointless conversations.
i eat now mostly plant based meals and got an allotment which gives a lot of satisfaction, although it’s hard work fitting it in. I was introduced to hiit by a physiotherapist last year and am addicted - it makes you feel great and believe me, nobody thinks there goes Alex, the exercise gal. Finally I’ve moved supper to much earlier and fairly regularly go to bed same time as my 8 year old and hang out with a book. I had a huge lifestyle change and live as frugally as possible. Feel stupid saying that when I know so many have to be. Am feeling better than I have in a long time.

Sounds like bliss

Friedaseyebrow · 02/05/2022 11:48

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 11:30

Sounds like bliss

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Great idea, I've just unfollowed everyone on FB
. It feels very liberating and will hopefully stop my mindless scrolling.

Solasum · 02/05/2022 12:00

Decluttering ruthlessly. I feel much happier mentally in a tidier house. Very much a work in progress, but if I go into a room and it is a mess, I can usually find a couple of things to send to the Charity shop.

what a great thread. Maybe @HQ could come up with a monthly exercise programme?

BrummiMummi · 02/05/2022 12:22

I’m struggling with some of these at least to do with consistency but I’m feeling inspired! Thank you for this thread!

Hollyhocksarenotmessy · 02/05/2022 12:36

I started going to yoga once a week about a year ago. I was fat, stiff and unfit. I'm still fat, stiff and unfit but definitely built better core strength and balance, and I'm a bit more flexible. We do 15 mins meditation/relaxation at the end and that's great at reducing stress. I always feel refreshed mentally and more energetic after the class.

I wish I'd done it years ago.

DomesticatedZombie · 02/05/2022 13:08

Solasum · 02/05/2022 12:00

Decluttering ruthlessly. I feel much happier mentally in a tidier house. Very much a work in progress, but if I go into a room and it is a mess, I can usually find a couple of things to send to the Charity shop.

what a great thread. Maybe @HQ could come up with a monthly exercise programme?

That's a very good idea.

Agree this thread is useful. Maybe we need a regular 'kick up the arse' thread ...

andimayormaynot · 02/05/2022 13:20

@DomesticatedZombie

I made one in Chat last night, but I don't know how to link it!

It's called 'Inspired by the Healthy Habits thread'

DomesticatedZombie · 02/05/2022 13:22

Fab! Er ... where actually even is Chat? I've never found it on the listings ...

DomesticatedZombie · 02/05/2022 13:23

Found it!

www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4541365-inspired-by-the-healthy-habits-thread

MrOllivander · 02/05/2022 16:31

Another one I do is take my makeup off/do my skincare when I get home
Then my skin gets longer with the benefits of whatever I've put on it, and I'm not too tired to actually take my makeup off

saveforthat · 02/05/2022 18:14

@GuidoTheKillerPimp See the link on 29/04 at 22.58

coodawoodashooda · 02/05/2022 18:48

pastypirate · 02/05/2022 09:54

Me too

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Yes. I need this too. I find the choices very overwhelming.