Apologies for the weird audio halfway through, the mic got too close to my face 🤦🏻♀It does resolve itself later in the video though, and hopefully it's not too bad!
The sound was fine. Get your bone density test as soon as you can. I did at 60 and I have osteopenia in my hips. I take a pill once a month. My next scan is in a couple months. I'm a Mimi too!! I play golf with one grandkid and do cartwheels with another. I carried my 2 yr. old G-daughter on my shoulders for a fireworks night at Disney. Do all the things. You don't want to be the grandma that just sits on the couch. Good luck and have fun!!
I’m 63 and retired in Oct. I use to work 10 hours day sitting in front of a computer. Years of doing this were not good for my health. Terribly out of shape and gained weight as well as diagnosed with fibro. I weaned myself off my RX and am slowly regaining my life and working on improving my health. I started keto in April and have been working out 3-4 times per week. I’m keeping track of what I eat daily and weight and measurements. I want to enjoy my retirement(one of my many whys!) Love your channel!
Mary Ellen, thank you for your honesty about getting back to your fitness goals. I’m 54 and was doing well until 2 years ago. I had several people pass away and grief took over. I appreciate the reminder that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I’m aiming for one day at a time.
I watched a video this morning. I think she was flourished hope. Something like that. Her video was about journaling. What I really got out of her video… the pebble effect. Throwing a pebble in water and how it has the ripple effect. Meaning. Any action is going to make movement. Ex. Put steps in for a few days and then didn’t one day.. putting the action in again will have the ripple effect again no matter what… Her process or journaling prompts move her forward. The things we want in life turn into your goals To achieve those goals we take action and those actions turn into our routines or habits and that’s where the TRANSFORMATION starts. Toss your pebble and make those ripples ladies…
I was on a health journey for 3 years and was doing very well. Had lost weight and gained muscle. My chronic back/sciatic nerve pain was gone since cold laser treatments. I was feeling fabulous. Then, last fall I found out that I had pancreatic cancer. I've been in and out of the hospital since last November. 3 surgeries- one was an emergency. The other 2 planned. Cancer has been removed and I'm home recovering. I've lost a significant amount of weight due to chemo and surgeries. I've also lost muscle mass. I'm a little older than you and have many of your same concerns. Thank you for sharing your wellness book (love the cover). I got some great ideas for my own rebuilding of my body.❤😊
I applaud you for taking your health by the horns! I had blood work done and I am prediabetic. I do not like to take medication, so I went online, found a meal plan and am determined to stop this in its tracks.
I love this ME. Im inspired. I work 10 -12 hours a day, sitting at a desk the entire time. I so need to make physical activity a part of my day for all the reasons you mentioned. Between the work hours and the stress of my job, I feel 20 years older than my 45. I too am one to set big goals with 100% belief I will do them and then....life gets in the way and I make excuses. You've inspired me to try again!
So, I'm sitting here watching your video at 1 am. And it's like you are reading my own thoughts. I am 65, retired, and have not prioritized my health for the past couple of years due to a lot of personal losses. You have really motivated me to put a health plan in writing. And follow through! Why? It's kinda now or never. Thanks, Mary Ellen. Wishing you the best.
Hi Mary Ellen, good health as we grow older is so important. I'm 70 and medication-free, and can still do push-ups. #1: eat clean. #2: stay physically active. #3: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. #4: get your zzzz's. Read ingredient labels on everything, even vitamins. I was shocked to read that sugars are added to some tablet-type vitamins, and even packaged veggie and chicken broth. So many ailments are the results of eating foods that cause inflammation throughout out bodies, from joint & muscles, internal organs, skin, mental agility and our overall energy levels. Do your research. Talk with your PCP about your goals. Keep a food log. Some health insurances offer an on-line exercise & food log that has all the nutritional information and calorie needs/calories burned to help you stay on-track. ... and find that sticker in the "Happy Goals" sticker book that says "PERSISTENCE NOT PERFECTION ", and remember to give yourself grace. Thank you for all you do. G.
My motivation is to be healthy and present for my kids. I have been on a journey, down 40 lbs with improved blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. I am a perfectionist so I would always give up after a cheat meal or whatever. Now, I just work my faves into my week within the parameters of my dietician's advice, usually with 1 treat snack/meal a week. I allow that girls' night margaritas and fajitas. I just might have a ranch water instead of a margarita or not use the tortillas with my fajitas, all within balance and realistic goals. That is what I loved about meeting with the dietician. She wanted me to be realistic and not extreme everything. Sustainable, doable changes. I HAVE to prep protein; hard boiled eggs, rotisserie chicken, make an extra burger for the next day, individual packets of nuts, etc.
I'm 57 I walk over 10,000 steps day everyday and I also just started weight training 3 days a week. I'm also on weight watchers. I decided to get healthy now because if I don't do it now then when. I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis so there are days I don't want to do anything because of all the pain I'm in but I do what I have to do for my health. Good luck on your journey.
I am 58 and exactly the same way..all or nothing. I used to wait for a Monday to start my latest “diet”. Now I am working on relearning things that have a negative connotation to it for me like exercise I changed to physical movement and diet I changed to good nutrition or healthy eating. Drinking more water is now called hydrating. Whatever works right?! lol. Love this video and I am definitely going to follow in your footsteps. ❤
Thank you so much for posting this. You have inspired me to start one for my type 1 diabetes!!!! I'm knocking on 50 and things are so much harder to keep in check now. I hope you keep sharing these. I love the meal idea pages and the know your why page!!!!
This is very helpful…inspiring. In my 60s w/chronic pain for many years : IBS, GERD, and arthritis in my spine. I have gone through so many HP health trackers. Lately have given up on tracking and exercise. This inspires me to try again. Need to think, even the littlest bit helps
just add in one thing at a time until it becomes a habit, then add in another. I have been successfully adding in things for months. I started with supplements. Then Weight Watchers. Then walking daily. Prioritizing sleep. Now the gym and protein. It's a long process, try not to take on too much at once
I’m currently trying to figure out how to get my health in check, too. I’m only 41, but I have so many issues with joints and pain with inflammation. Thankfully, my job I work outside, so I am moving around a bunch but I’m still not strengthening. I really want to give Pilates a shot because I feel like it could be beneficial with toning and also stretching/lengthening my muscles to help with pain.
In my wellness planner i decided to put in a habit breaker tracker. This is so i can break bad habits like spending too much time on my phone or watching too much Netflix.
My fitness goal is to be healthy and fit. Trying not to focus on my weight because its easy for me to get discouraged by tracking my weight. I'm focusing on how I feel. Good luck on your journey! You got this❤️🎉
Lets to it together! I started a challenge for myself. On July 10th (a wednesday) I decided to not drink my calories anymore. No tea, soda, milkshakes, smoothies, coffees, juices...nothing. I have a goal of getting to 59 days. Why 59? Because 60 felt impossible. So i'm taking it one day at a time. If i still feel like having spaghetti that night awesome. If i just have a chicken salad and feel full. Awesome! I just want to do one thing, one thing for me. That way i don't feel overwhelmed or deprived. Then my goal will change maybe the no liquid calories will become a habit and i can add, no baked carbs. or maybe i will feel better and I can start adding in walks around the park. Doesn't really matter because right now, all i am focused on is my one goal. I know each person has their own struggles but i think it always makes it better when you have people that you know are going through similar things. You have a community that you can count on. You got this.
Thank you for this- I have totally fallen off track since Covid- I used to run with my daughter, do strength training, do races-5k,10k and half marathons, and obstacle course races- and since have put on 20lbs, lack energy and don’t have the endurance I once had. This is great motivation 💪🏻 🏃♀️😊 thank you 💕
This was the MOST honest, sweetest video I’ve ever seen. I did not know you had children. Congrats on your soon to be new title-Mimi- in Nov. I do workout. For the life of me I can’t stay consistent. I LOVE working out I just have a lot of responsibility. When I get the workout done at 5am it’s an amazing feeling. When I try and squeeze it in after that time it usually doesn’t happen bc things are important or more often, I make excuses. I lift weights, walk, run and do hot yoga at Hotworx. I’d have great mental health and I’m sure an amazing physique if I could just stick with my regime. I do let work-I teach, household chores and children’s activities dictate my health choices and I would like to get away from that. Like with everything, if I learn to be consistent I’d be good. I honestly don’t know my ‘why’ which is probably why I’m not consistent. I do want to desperately lose 20-25 lbs though.
I'm 55 and this really resonates for me. I was fit and strong in my 20s (military) and 30s (personal trainer) and somewhere in my 40s I just stopped. Stress/mental health likely culprits but exercise is so good for both. I'm inspired so thanks for sharing!
Life can really stop us from stuff like this, but in trying to shift my mindset - maybe being consistent with this stuff will help me feel better during rough times. When my son died I started drinking more, eating poorly, and not moving my body at all.
I think this might be my most favoritest video you've ever made (and trust me! I've watched them ALL!!! :) So many of the things you said resonated with me and hit so very close to home!!!! In many ways, I feel like we're living the same life! But you know what the best part of your video was? (congratulations by the way on becoming a grandmother! you are going to LOVE it!!! they're not kidding when they say it's even better than being a mother!) My favorite part of the video was when you said you were going to be Mimi! I'm a Mimi too!!! See...we really are living the same life! 😄💕🥰
Oh my goodness. These goals are similar to mine. I am 57 and am also strength training, walking and eating more protein. I wish I had known earlier but like you said better late than never. I love the bullet journal idea to keep going.
@@johnandkathykeener7720 it’s a small group personal training gym. So I work out in a group and one personal trainer kind of bounces around between people. Loving it so far!
I’m feeling the same way myself and have similar goals. Add pre diabetes to the mix. I’m 59 and trying to reverse some bad habits and inactivity. I’m hit and miss, too but trying to develop consistency.
I’m 44 & this has always been a huge part of my life until the last couple of years. Life happened & my health has suffered. I’m being very proactive though & started working with a dr who started me on HRT. This will be huge for the future.
Thank you for sharing. I am 53 and I felt like you were talking about me, I could totally resonate with you. I also have an all or nothing mindset that I've been trying to overcome. Love this idea. You've inspired me to do the same.
hi Mary Ellen! Good for you for starting this journey. I can certainly identify. After doing a lot of reading on menopause and health (Mary Claire Haver and Vonda Wright) I’ve decided to try hormone replacement.
To reach your push-up goal, especially with shoulder bursitis, talk to your trainer about working through successive approximations. If your goal is full body push up on your toes, start with wall pushups with feet 6 inches from wall, when that is easy, move feet out 12 inches from the wall, when that is no longer a challenge, try pushups where you place hands on your dining table or foot board and do push up, when that is no longer challenging, use a slightly lower surface like the front of your couch or a low bench, then knee push-ups, then move on to traditional push-ups. Gradually increasing the difficulty allows your body time to build strength and can also help you break through plateaus. This can be used for any exercise, really. Just focus on going slowly, using controlled movements and learning good form.
Hi, I watched this video and it made me want to ask...What made you/how did you get started on the planning/journaling journey? You have great ideas and I am new to the world of BUJO/Happy Planners but I love it!
Love this. 💜 I am nearing 40 in the next couple years (It feels SO weird to say that!!), and I desperately need to take charge of my health and better care of myself. I am in the worst shape of my life - even counting pregnancies. 🙈 I keep pushing it off, but this is inspiring. Keep it up, Mary Ellen, and keep us posted so we can encourage each other. 💜
Dear Mary Ann, I love your video and your honesty. You literally express all my feelings and ideas on your notebook.. the goals are much like mine even the one push up goal (totally relate to that one) also, the reason why- totally on the same boat as you. I will be cheer you up on this journey.
O M G!!! Maryellen you are describing ME to a T!!! I am going to copy all your goals because they are the same as mine! I am the same age as you and feel the exact same! Let’s do this together. We CAN do it!!😅❤
This is a great idea. I attempted to start my fitness journey using hobonichi weeks. Like you, it's more about functionality than cuteness. I'm thinking I want to structure it differently, but didn't know what I wanted. You've given me some good ideas about creating with intention. My fitness journey has been a love/hate one 😂 but I'm starting to form good habits in small doses because it needs to be a lifestyle change. Can't wait for part II. ❤❤❤❤
Hello Mary Ellen I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I started working with a trainer too. I started to keep a journal as well not so much for measurements but it’s strength training. I’m logging the workouts for each day assigned as well as the amount of weight. So that I can track my strength. Good for you in getting a handle on your health. It’s difficult at first, but once you get into a routine it gets better! After a while it becomes a habit. Nice layout in your bullet journal. Keep inspiring and creating.
I always leave a few pages in the front of my journal blank because I can never decide how I want to open it and that leaves me with space lol. I look forward to seeing how your journal develops
Cheering you on as I work on my own fitness for the same reasons! I downloaded the Yuka ap to help me understand the ingredients in the foods I'm eating. I've cut out the poisons and also GMOs, seed oils, soy, and added sugars. I'm the same age as you and my old methods of eating less and moving more were no longer working to lose fat and gain muscle. Like you, I am also very "all or nothing". My focus now is just better every meal and stronger every day. We got this! Your journal is darling!!!
I was watching someone yesterday using the tapes from the same sticker book. They had the same problem with them ripping. I love this idea of your journal. I’m that old 70yo lady. I wish I would have started a health care at 55
I'm 69 and believe it's never too late to start. There are many women who started strength training, exercising, walking, eating healthier in their late years and doing very well. Research it.
Yes I have seen amazing stories of women who begin training in their 70's and 80's and are stronger than me for SURE. Crazy! It is absolutely never too late.
Im 61 and have Pneumonia. Its hard getting rid of it. I want to at least walk to open up my lungs more. Beautiful Journal. Best of Luck in your endeavors. Hugs❤
Dont worry about protein or vegetables. Just focus on eliminating carbs. Ie little to no bread, pasta or rice. Our bodies don’t need carbs. When you eliminate carbs you automatically add more of the good stuff (ie proteins and veggies/fruit). And cut down on sweet drinks and snacks and processed food in order to eliminate any cravings. As far as exercise is concerned, find exercises you enjoy; eg dancing, walking, cardio, or anything that doesn’t seem like a chore. But it’s better to find several short fitness moments in the day like a bit of housework, carrying a couple of bags of shopping, a short walk around the block, running up a set of stairs, even simple stretching, than doing an hour a day dedicated exercise. Work towards an active lifestyle. I personally have been trying to lose weight, that is my why. After years of different diets and exercise I just do these simple things now and I have lost 15kg in 6 months so far! But more to the point I am more focused now, have way more energy and consistently during the day, and I have tons more motivation.
Glad it’s working for you! Everyone is different with different goals. I have good trainers who are guiding me in the right direction and have also done extensive research. I know you mean well but I don’t need advice, I know I’m on the right track doing what I’m doing. 😊
@@PlanningwithBumbleGood for you! Other people might appreciate the advice though. As you say, we are all different, this is simply what changed MY life and enabled ME to find pleasure and desire in exercising and enabled ME to lose weight after struggling for years. A lot of the advice out there is outdated and tells you that you should be eating this and that, but often never focuses on what you should be eliminating. And if exercise is a chore then one is doing something wrong.
Oh my gosh. I needed this videos. Awesome ideas. Thank you for sharing with us. I am 54. Blood works shows my cholesterol is high. My hematocrit is high. I sit most of the day. I keep children in my home. Plus I take care of my mother in law, who has Alzhemiers. HORRIBLE watching her decline. I am going through Menopause. The brain fog and NO energy is HORRIBLE. Do you have any advice on helping with Menopause??
It’s so hard, especially in your situation. Regarding menopause, I’m on HRT, have been since 2022, although I’m not sure if dose is high enough. I’m getting hormone tests done soon to find out. If that’s not an option I know there are supplements that have been known to help. You could look at the Bonafide website
Mary Ellen, love your new fitness planner and goals. Just joined the gym myself and yep same goal - get more muscle. If you haven't already check out Dr Marie Claire Haver and her book "the new menopause" and Dr Vonda Wright. Both talk about the importance of strength training in menopause. But also you're shoulder bursitis could be from menopause!!! I had frozen shoulder and just chalked it up to age, but wouldn't you know it can be a menopause symptom!!! YES YES YES to being strong old ladies!!!!
Ugh menopause ruins everything!! They never told us these things, there’s so many things no one talks about. I should do a whole video on it to educate lol
@@PlanningwithBumble Yep a few of us going through this are trying to raise awareness. For sure all WE got told was "hot flashes" but there is SO MUCH! The brain fog makes me doubt my own sanity some days!
Hi! I recently found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I’m a newbie and have learned a lot! Question: how do you store your stickers? I have some containers, but they are filling up quickly!
What size is this journal that you are using? I thought you said it was a B6 but they don’t have a B6. when I go to their website, they only have an A5 and that B5.
Talking about trying to break perfectionism, I used to have impeccable handwriting that I was very proud of. Now I have minor tremor that means that my handwriting is all over the place. It’s a weird thing to be so bothered by, but I’m trying to break the tendency to start everything over each time.
Not a weird thing. My handwriting has gotten worse over the years (I do realize it’s still good but it used to be so perfect so it’s noticeable to me) due to grip strength probably. Bugs me too, so if it was a lot worse it would really annoy me
😅I have osteoporosis… I’m 36- had it for about 10 years now. 😂 🫣 (Also have chronic illnesses, so that doesn’t help either! Good for you! I believe you can and will do it/ stick to it!!! ❤❤❤ Maybe this will motivate me to get started as well! … but then again, Netflix is calling my name rn. 😂 (I too am trying to get out of the habit of well if I lost momentum I have to wait until the next month to start over! It’s such a hard habit to break)
I’m 44 & this has always been a huge part of my life until the last couple of years. Life happened & my health has suffered. I’m being very proactive though & started working with a dr who started me on HRT. This will be huge for the future.
Apologies for the weird audio halfway through, the mic got too close to my face 🤦🏻♀It does resolve itself later in the video though, and hopefully it's not too bad!
It is not too bad !😊
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The sound was fine. Get your bone density test as soon as you can. I did at 60 and I have osteopenia in my hips. I take a pill once a month. My next scan is in a couple months.
I'm a Mimi too!! I play golf with one grandkid and do cartwheels with another. I carried my 2 yr. old G-daughter on my shoulders for a fireworks night at Disney.
Do all the things. You don't want to be the grandma that just sits on the couch. Good luck and have fun!!
I’m 63 and retired in Oct. I use to work 10 hours day sitting in front of a computer. Years of doing this were not good for my health. Terribly out of shape and gained weight as well as diagnosed with fibro. I weaned myself off my RX and am slowly regaining my life and working on improving my health. I started keto in April and have been working out 3-4 times per week. I’m keeping track of what I eat daily and weight and measurements. I want to enjoy my retirement(one of my many whys!) Love your channel!
Good for you!!! 🩷
You go girl! You got this!
Mary Ellen, thank you for your honesty about getting back to your fitness goals. I’m 54 and was doing well until 2 years ago. I had several people pass away and grief took over. I appreciate the reminder that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. I’m aiming for one day at a time.
Grief can really affect everything. One day at a time is perfect. Keep going 💪🏻
I watched a video this morning. I think she was flourished hope. Something like that. Her video was about journaling. What I really got out of her video… the pebble effect. Throwing a pebble in water and how it has the ripple effect. Meaning. Any action is going to make movement. Ex. Put steps in for a few days and then didn’t one day.. putting the action in again will have the ripple effect again no matter what… Her process or journaling prompts move her forward. The things we want in life turn into your goals To achieve those goals we take action and those actions turn into our routines or habits and that’s where the TRANSFORMATION starts. Toss your pebble and make those ripples ladies…
Love this
I was on a health journey for 3 years and was doing very well. Had lost weight and gained muscle. My chronic back/sciatic nerve pain was gone since cold laser treatments. I was feeling fabulous. Then, last fall I found out that I had pancreatic cancer. I've been in and out of the hospital since last November. 3 surgeries- one was an emergency. The other 2 planned. Cancer has been removed and I'm home recovering. I've lost a significant amount of weight due to chemo and surgeries. I've also lost muscle mass. I'm a little older than you and have many of your same concerns. Thank you for sharing your wellness book (love the cover). I got some great ideas for my own rebuilding of my body.❤😊
Congrats on beating it!!!! Things can always happen to derail us. You can get there again!
I applaud you for taking your health by the horns! I had blood work done and I am prediabetic. I do not like to take medication, so I went online, found a meal plan and am determined to stop this in its tracks.
You can do it!!!
A family member is also prediabetic.He started a low carb diet and he has lost 22 pounds.
I love this ME. Im inspired. I work 10 -12 hours a day, sitting at a desk the entire time. I so need to make physical activity a part of my day for all the reasons you mentioned. Between the work hours and the stress of my job, I feel 20 years older than my 45. I too am one to set big goals with 100% belief I will do them and then....life gets in the way and I make excuses. You've inspired me to try again!
So, I'm sitting here watching your video at 1 am. And it's like you are reading my own thoughts. I am 65, retired, and have not prioritized my health for the past couple of years due to a lot of personal losses. You have really motivated me to put a health plan in writing. And follow through! Why? It's kinda now or never. Thanks, Mary Ellen. Wishing you the best.
Hi Mary Ellen, good health as we grow older is so important. I'm 70 and medication-free, and can still do push-ups. #1: eat clean. #2: stay physically active. #3: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. #4: get your zzzz's.
Read ingredient labels on everything, even vitamins. I was shocked to read that sugars are added to some tablet-type vitamins, and even packaged veggie and chicken broth. So many ailments are the results of eating foods that cause inflammation throughout out bodies, from joint & muscles, internal organs, skin, mental agility and our overall energy levels.
Do your research. Talk with your PCP about your goals. Keep a food log. Some health insurances offer an on-line exercise & food log that has all the nutritional information and calorie needs/calories burned to help you stay on-track.
... and find that sticker in the "Happy Goals" sticker book that says "PERSISTENCE NOT PERFECTION ", and remember to give yourself grace.
Thank you for all you do. G.
Thank you so much for this... it was extremely motivating. I found the chit chat as benenficial as journal set up. I'm looking forward to Part 2!
Glad it was helpful!
My motivation is to be healthy and present for my kids. I have been on a journey, down 40 lbs with improved blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. I am a perfectionist so I would always give up after a cheat meal or whatever. Now, I just work my faves into my week within the parameters of my dietician's advice, usually with 1 treat snack/meal a week. I allow that girls' night margaritas and fajitas. I just might have a ranch water instead of a margarita or not use the tortillas with my fajitas, all within balance and realistic goals. That is what I loved about meeting with the dietician. She wanted me to be realistic and not extreme everything. Sustainable, doable changes. I HAVE to prep protein; hard boiled eggs, rotisserie chicken, make an extra burger for the next day, individual packets of nuts, etc.
You’re doing fantastic! Keep it up!
I'm 57 I walk over 10,000 steps day everyday and I also just started weight training 3 days a week. I'm also on weight watchers. I decided to get healthy now because if I don't do it now then when. I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis so there are days I don't want to do anything because of all the pain I'm in but I do what I have to do for my health. Good luck on your journey.
I am 58 and exactly the same way..all or nothing. I used to wait for a Monday to start my latest “diet”. Now I am working on relearning things that have a negative connotation to it for me like exercise I changed to physical movement and diet I changed to good nutrition or healthy eating. Drinking more water is now called hydrating. Whatever works right?! lol. Love this video and I am definitely going to follow in your footsteps. ❤
I am the same way with trackers. But after a crisis, and my ADHD, I have started them again this week and FINALLY they are working.
Thank you so much for posting this. You have inspired me to start one for my type 1 diabetes!!!! I'm knocking on 50 and things are so much harder to keep in check now. I hope you keep sharing these. I love the meal idea pages and the know your why page!!!!
This is very helpful…inspiring. In my 60s w/chronic pain for many years : IBS, GERD, and arthritis in my spine. I have gone through so many HP health trackers. Lately have given up on tracking and exercise. This inspires me to try again. Need to think, even the littlest bit helps
just add in one thing at a time until it becomes a habit, then add in another. I have been successfully adding in things for months. I started with supplements. Then Weight Watchers. Then walking daily. Prioritizing sleep. Now the gym and protein. It's a long process, try not to take on too much at once
Ive never been able to do a pushup either! That's a great goal to have!
I think I was able to do a few back when I was working out consistently about 5 years ago but I’ve really lost a lot of muscle
I’m currently trying to figure out how to get my health in check, too. I’m only 41, but I have so many issues with joints and pain with inflammation. Thankfully, my job I work outside, so I am moving around a bunch but I’m still not strengthening. I really want to give Pilates a shot because I feel like it could be beneficial with toning and also stretching/lengthening my muscles to help with pain.
I am an all or nothing person too! I would love to break that habit!
MEEE TOOOO 😢
In my wellness planner i decided to put in a habit breaker tracker. This is so i can break bad habits like spending too much time on my phone or watching too much Netflix.
My fitness goal is to be healthy and fit. Trying not to focus on my weight because its easy for me to get discouraged by tracking my weight. I'm focusing on how I feel. Good luck on your journey! You got this❤️🎉
For sure! I’m tracking my weight but mostly because I’m curious to see how it changes with working out
Lets to it together! I started a challenge for myself. On July 10th (a wednesday) I decided to not drink my calories anymore. No tea, soda, milkshakes, smoothies, coffees, juices...nothing. I have a goal of getting to 59 days. Why 59? Because 60 felt impossible. So i'm taking it one day at a time. If i still feel like having spaghetti that night awesome. If i just have a chicken salad and feel full. Awesome! I just want to do one thing, one thing for me. That way i don't feel overwhelmed or deprived. Then my goal will change maybe the no liquid calories will become a habit and i can add, no baked carbs. or maybe i will feel better and I can start adding in walks around the park. Doesn't really matter because right now, all i am focused on is my one goal. I know each person has their own struggles but i think it always makes it better when you have people that you know are going through similar things. You have a community that you can count on. You got this.
Love it! So important to set small goals to challenge yourself. Just know that if you break your rule it’s okay!
Tracking is a form of reminder for me when I look at it. Not a punishment for missing doing it.
Thank you for this- I have totally fallen off track since Covid- I used to run with my daughter, do strength training, do races-5k,10k and half marathons, and obstacle course races- and since have put on 20lbs, lack energy and don’t have the endurance I once had. This is great motivation 💪🏻 🏃♀️😊 thank you 💕
This was the MOST honest, sweetest video I’ve ever seen. I did not know you had children. Congrats on your soon to be new title-Mimi- in Nov.
I do workout. For the life of me I can’t stay consistent. I LOVE working out I just have a lot of responsibility. When I get the workout done at 5am it’s an amazing feeling. When I try and squeeze it in after that time it usually doesn’t happen bc things are important or more often, I make excuses. I lift weights, walk, run and do hot yoga at Hotworx. I’d have great mental health and I’m sure an amazing physique if I could just stick with my regime. I do let work-I teach, household chores and children’s activities dictate my health choices and I would like to get away from that. Like with everything, if I learn to be consistent I’d be good.
I honestly don’t know my ‘why’ which is probably why I’m not consistent. I do want to desperately lose 20-25 lbs though.
This is a wonderful idea. I am 60 and I understand how you feel. I have started a walking program.
Nice!
I'm 55 and this really resonates for me. I was fit and strong in my 20s (military) and 30s (personal trainer) and somewhere in my 40s I just stopped. Stress/mental health likely culprits but exercise is so good for both. I'm inspired so thanks for sharing!
Life can really stop us from stuff like this, but in trying to shift my mindset - maybe being consistent with this stuff will help me feel better during rough times. When my son died I started drinking more, eating poorly, and not moving my body at all.
I think this might be my most favoritest video you've ever made (and trust me! I've watched them ALL!!! :) So many of the things you said resonated with me and hit so very close to home!!!! In many ways, I feel like we're living the same life! But you know what the best part of your video was? (congratulations by the way on becoming a grandmother! you are going to LOVE it!!! they're not kidding when they say it's even better than being a mother!) My favorite part of the video was when you said you were going to be Mimi! I'm a Mimi too!!! See...we really are living the same life! 😄💕🥰
Yay! I can’t wait to be a Mimi!
Excellent, timely video. I need to get healthy and lose weight for my heart. Thank you for sharing and talking about your plans.
Oh my goodness. These goals are similar to mine. I am 57 and am also strength training, walking and eating more protein. I wish I had known earlier but like you said better late than never. I love the bullet journal idea to keep going.
Yes! Good for you. Why didn’t we know? Ugh, probably because we went through those years and years of fat free foods in the 90’s 😂
@@PlanningwithBumblewhat type of gym if you don’t mind me asking. I’m currently just following a plan on the Fitbod app at our rec center.
@@johnandkathykeener7720 it’s a small group personal training gym. So I work out in a group and one personal trainer kind of bounces around between people. Loving it so far!
I’m feeling the same way myself and have similar goals. Add pre diabetes to the mix. I’m 59 and trying to reverse some bad habits and inactivity. I’m hit and miss, too but trying to develop consistency.
I’m 44 & this has always been a huge part of my life until the last couple of years. Life happened & my health has suffered. I’m being very proactive though & started working with a dr who started me on HRT. This will be huge for the future.
Listening to you this evening REALLY spoke to me. We could be the same person. Same things are happening with me-exactly
Get moving! We can conquer this
Thank you for sharing. I am 53 and I felt like you were talking about me, I could totally resonate with you. I also have an all or nothing mindset that I've been trying to overcome. Love this idea. You've inspired me to do the same.
I really enjoyed your honest assessment of where you are and how hard it actually is to come up with a system and set of goals that are realistic.
I love this journal and those are great goals. Thank you for sharing.
hi Mary Ellen! Good for you for starting this journey. I can certainly identify. After doing a lot of reading on menopause and health (Mary Claire Haver and Vonda Wright) I’ve decided to try hormone replacement.
Yep it’s a good move! I’m getting mine tested and we will see if what I’ve been doing is working. I feel like it’s not.
Pretty 😍 great penmanship ❤
To reach your push-up goal, especially with shoulder bursitis, talk to your trainer about working through successive approximations. If your goal is full body push up on your toes, start with wall pushups with feet 6 inches from wall, when that is easy, move feet out 12 inches from the wall, when that is no longer a challenge, try pushups where you place hands on your dining table or foot board and do push up, when that is no longer challenging, use a slightly lower surface like the front of your couch or a low bench, then knee push-ups, then move on to traditional push-ups. Gradually increasing the difficulty allows your body time to build strength and can also help you break through plateaus. This can be used for any exercise, really. Just focus on going slowly, using controlled movements and learning good form.
Yes, that’s what we are doing
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed it.
Hi, I watched this video and it made me want to ask...What made you/how did you get started on the planning/journaling journey? You have great ideas and I am new to the world of BUJO/Happy Planners but I love it!
Love this. 💜 I am nearing 40 in the next couple years (It feels SO weird to say that!!), and I desperately need to take charge of my health and better care of myself. I am in the worst shape of my life - even counting pregnancies. 🙈 I keep pushing it off, but this is inspiring. Keep it up, Mary Ellen, and keep us posted so we can encourage each other. 💜
Yes! It’s time to start. I wish I’d been consistent at 40. I could have avoided a lot of the issues I’m facing now I think.
Dear Mary Ann, I love your video and your honesty. You literally express all my feelings and ideas on your notebook.. the goals are much like mine even the one push up goal (totally relate to that one) also, the reason why- totally on the same boat as you. I will be cheer you up on this journey.
O M G!!! Maryellen you are describing ME to a T!!! I am going to copy all your goals because they are the same as mine! I am the same age as you and feel the exact same! Let’s do this together. We CAN do it!!😅❤
We can!!
Really gave me some ideas to think about
Omg I too have been struggling with logging or even creating a Get Fit journal. This is an amazing idea, and I think I'll try creating one.
This is a great idea. I attempted to start my fitness journey using hobonichi weeks. Like you, it's more about functionality than cuteness. I'm thinking I want to structure it differently, but didn't know what I wanted. You've given me some good ideas about creating with intention. My fitness journey has been a love/hate one 😂 but I'm starting to form good habits in small doses because it needs to be a lifestyle change. Can't wait for part II. ❤❤❤❤
Great job 👍
Hello Mary Ellen I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I started working with a trainer too. I started to keep a journal as well not so much for measurements but it’s strength training. I’m logging the workouts for each day assigned as well as the amount of weight. So that I can track my strength. Good for you in getting a handle on your health. It’s difficult at first, but once you get into a routine it gets better! After a while it becomes a habit. Nice layout in your bullet journal. Keep inspiring and creating.
Good for you!!
I think I’m going to start tracking my workouts with the app that my gym has.
This is such a great idea. Can’t wait for the next video
I always leave a few pages in the front of my journal blank because I can never decide how I want to open it and that leaves me with space lol. I look forward to seeing how your journal develops
Cheering you on as I work on my own fitness for the same reasons! I downloaded the Yuka ap to help me understand the ingredients in the foods I'm eating. I've cut out the poisons and also GMOs, seed oils, soy, and added sugars. I'm the same age as you and my old methods of eating less and moving more were no longer working to lose fat and gain muscle. Like you, I am also very "all or nothing". My focus now is just better every meal and stronger every day. We got this! Your journal is darling!!!
Yes we’ve got this! I actually just downloaded that app as well and it’s pretty cool!
I was watching someone yesterday using the tapes from the same sticker book. They had the same problem with them ripping. I love this idea of your journal. I’m that old 70yo lady. I wish I would have started a health care at 55
It’s still not too late! And when I said old lady I certainly did NOT mean 70!
I'm 69 and believe it's never too late to start. There are many women who started strength training, exercising, walking, eating healthier in their late years and doing very well. Research it.
And don't be discouraged. START 😊
AND, there are plenty videos of exercising for seniors in every area of the body on UA-cam.
Yes I have seen amazing stories of women who begin training in their 70's and 80's and are stronger than me for SURE. Crazy! It is absolutely never too late.
Love it 😍
"My whole life has been all or nothing." I feel both attacked and seen at the same time. We are worth trying/beginning again and again.
Im 61 and have Pneumonia. Its hard getting rid of it. I want to at least walk to open up my lungs more. Beautiful Journal. Best of Luck in your endeavors. Hugs❤
Oh no, I hope you get well soon
Hi new subi 🎉🎉🎉hopefully I can try and make a planner myself 😊
Dont worry about protein or vegetables. Just focus on eliminating carbs. Ie little to no bread, pasta or rice. Our bodies don’t need carbs. When you eliminate carbs you automatically add more of the good stuff (ie proteins and veggies/fruit). And cut down on sweet drinks and snacks and processed food in order to eliminate any cravings. As far as exercise is concerned, find exercises you enjoy; eg dancing, walking, cardio, or anything that doesn’t seem like a chore. But it’s better to find several short fitness moments in the day like a bit of housework, carrying a couple of bags of shopping, a short walk around the block, running up a set of stairs, even simple stretching, than doing an hour a day dedicated exercise. Work towards an active lifestyle. I personally have been trying to lose weight, that is my why. After years of different diets and exercise I just do these simple things now and I have lost 15kg in 6 months so far! But more to the point I am more focused now, have way more energy and consistently during the day, and I have tons more motivation.
Glad it’s working for you! Everyone is different with different goals. I have good trainers who are guiding me in the right direction and have also done extensive research. I know you mean well but I don’t need advice, I know I’m on the right track doing what I’m doing. 😊
@@PlanningwithBumbleGood for you! Other people might appreciate the advice though. As you say, we are all different, this is simply what changed MY life and enabled ME to find pleasure and desire in exercising and enabled ME to lose weight after struggling for years. A lot of the advice out there is outdated and tells you that you should be eating this and that, but often never focuses on what you should be eliminating. And if exercise is a chore then one is doing something wrong.
Oh my gosh. I needed this videos. Awesome ideas. Thank you for sharing with us. I am 54. Blood works shows my cholesterol is high. My hematocrit is high. I sit most of the day. I keep children in my home. Plus I take care of my mother in law, who has Alzhemiers. HORRIBLE watching her decline. I am going through Menopause. The brain fog and NO energy is HORRIBLE. Do you have any advice on helping with Menopause??
It’s so hard, especially in your situation. Regarding menopause, I’m on HRT, have been since 2022, although I’m not sure if dose is high enough. I’m getting hormone tests done soon to find out. If that’s not an option I know there are supplements that have been known to help. You could look at the Bonafide website
Bonafide products are amazing. Thanks for an inspiring video. Recently I’ve finally started working out again. I am 64 and have had knee replacements.
Mary Ellen, love your new fitness planner and goals. Just joined the gym myself and yep same goal - get more muscle. If you haven't already check out Dr Marie Claire Haver and her book "the new menopause" and Dr Vonda Wright. Both talk about the importance of strength training in menopause. But also you're shoulder bursitis could be from menopause!!! I had frozen shoulder and just chalked it up to age, but wouldn't you know it can be a menopause symptom!!! YES YES YES to being strong old ladies!!!!
Ugh menopause ruins everything!! They never told us these things, there’s so many things no one talks about. I should do a whole video on it to educate lol
@@PlanningwithBumbleit DOES ruin EVERYTHING!!!!!
Love dr Marie Claire. She has so much passion for women and our health. So knowledgeable. Dr Mindy pelz. Same thing. She is the queen of fasting etc.
@@PlanningwithBumble Yep a few of us going through this are trying to raise awareness. For sure all WE got told was "hot flashes" but there is SO MUCH! The brain fog makes me doubt my own sanity some days!
Hi! I recently found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I’m a newbie and have learned a lot! Question: how do you store your stickers? I have some containers, but they are filling up quickly!
Welcome! Watch this one;
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I cut out added sugar from my diet. Lost 10 lbs and feel great!
That's great!
What size is this journal that you are using? I thought you said it was a B6 but they don’t have a B6. when I go to their website, they only have an A5 and that B5.
Love these trackers! Good luck!
My sister is a Mimi!!!!!
Talking about trying to break perfectionism, I used to have impeccable handwriting that I was very proud of. Now I have minor tremor that means that my handwriting is all over the place. It’s a weird thing to be so bothered by, but I’m trying to break the tendency to start everything over each time.
Not a weird thing. My handwriting has gotten worse over the years (I do realize it’s still good but it used to be so perfect so it’s noticeable to me) due to grip strength probably. Bugs me too, so if it was a lot worse it would really annoy me
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Was there mention here about a Macro tracker app?
I use MyFitnessPal. It’s not fantastic but a lot of people use it and I can connect it to my gym’s app so they can see what I’m eating
Watching a second time
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What are your daily pages going to be like?
No daily pages. I do have some pages where I just list the date and the workouts and any notes.
As another with shoulder injuries, at 47, I still cannot do a single push-up.
I’m going to start going to PT in addition to the gym, really want to solve this
😅I have osteoporosis… I’m 36- had it for about 10 years now. 😂 🫣
(Also have chronic illnesses, so that doesn’t help either! Good for you! I believe you can and will do it/ stick to it!!! ❤❤❤
Maybe this will motivate me to get started as well! … but then again, Netflix is calling my name rn. 😂
(I too am trying to get out of the habit of well if I lost momentum I have to wait until the next month to start over! It’s such a hard habit to break)
It IS tough to break that mindset!
I’m 44 & this has always been a huge part of my life until the last couple of years. Life happened & my health has suffered. I’m being very proactive though & started working with a dr who started me on HRT. This will be huge for the future.