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Day 111: Harnessing Positive Triggers and Planning for Success

 

A visually pleasing Mother's Day card highlighted by a sophisticated floral arrangement. This card showcases an assortment of flowers including pink roses, yellow tulips, and white daisies, arranged against a backdrop of a soft pastel gradient that transitions from light pink to baby blue. Elegant cursive script spells out 'Happy Mother's Day' at the top of the card, accompanied by subtle decorative elements such as delicate butterflies and tiny hearts, enhancing the card's festive and heartfelt appeal.

Welcome back and Happy Mother's Day! Today's lesson continued to delve into the power of triggers, focusing on identifying and setting up positive triggers that help maintain momentum in our health and fitness journey.

Understanding and Setting Positive Triggers

This week, I’ve been encouraged to notice what specifically triggers me to make my best choices—whether it’s a particular time of day, a certain environment, or specific words I tell myself. Today, I spent time thinking about how I can enhance these positive triggers. For instance, having my workout clothes ready the night before acts as a visual cue that sets the tone for an active morning.

Preparing for the Upcoming Week

With a new habit on the horizon—tracking what I eat—I took some time today to plan and strategize for the week ahead. This involves reviewing my schedule and ensuring that I have a solid plan for meal prep. My "trusted food prep" system is crucial for preparing PN-friendly meals, and I’ve mapped out times for grocery shopping and cooking to keep everything running smoothly.

Mother’s Day Celebrations

Today was also special because it’s Mother’s Day. We visited my mother-in-law for a lovely dinner, which was a wonderful way to spend the day. Balancing family time with my health goals is important, and today was a perfect blend of both.

Active Recovery Day

As for my physical activity, today was an active recovery day. I did a session on my Bowflex rowing machine for me and took my dog for walks for both of us. These activities are not only great for staying active but also help me clear my mind and refocus.

Reflections and Looking Forward

Utilizing positive triggers effectively helps me stay aligned with my goals without feeling overwhelmed. As I look to the week ahead, I’m excited to road-test my prep skills further and start recording my meals, which I believe will provide valuable insights into my eating habits and help refine them further.

Playing the PN Coaching game continues to be an engaging and fun way to improve my lifestyle. Here's to another week of learning, growth, and enjoyment!

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