An Improved lifestyle for 2023.

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Hello everyone in this beautiful community, this is my first time here and I feel welcomed already.

As we are approaching a new year, I've got goals and I've got goals.

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But, since this space is basically for health, I would love to share my health-related goals for 2023.

What would you like to improve in your lifestyle that could benefit your health?

  1. My outlook on life

I want to be very optimistic come 2023, and look beyond my past.

The truth is, I've been harboring anger towards certain people due to what they've made me go through so far, that I've built an imaginary magnificent wall around myself maybe to protect myself this time. I think I've let go to a certain degree but not completely.

For one thing, I know anger isn't a good habit, it drains one emotionally, mentally, and psychologically.
So I am promising to let go of all the memories triggering the anger in me for the sake of my mental health.

2.Take one day at a time

I worry too much about things that are out of my control like; The opinion of others, my past and my future, what happens around me, and the outcome of the effort I put in (fear of failure) but now I would focus more on things I can control like what I give my energy to, how I care for myself,(spiritual growth and physical growth) and how I face obstacles.

Peace of mind helps the heart, worry causes stress, and stress can trigger stroke, blood pressure, and other imbalance in the body system, so in 2023 I want to be intentional about what I can control and I will do that so well so I can have a healthy life.

3.procrastination & inconsistency
Ha! I am the queen of procrastination, my tomorrow never ends.😅.
I have set goals on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle like drinking water early in the morning, omo! If I wake up now, I'll tell myself, okay I will drink water in the next 5mins, from the next 5mins to the next 30mins and it goes on like that, until I brush my teeth and then eat😪.

But sometimes, I actually do it right away, but the next day? Inconsistent!

Come 2023, I'll ensure I fill my flask with water and set it beside my bed, as soon as I'm up from bed, I will drink at least 2glasses of water, for a fact, I tried being consistent sometime this year and I noticed how my skin glowed, I had lighter bowels, fewer or no pimples, and I was active for the day.
I loved the outcome, so I am going to improve on that.

Eating a lot of fruit
I am not a fan of fruits, not because I don't like them, but because I would have to walk long distances to get them.
The walk is worth it, if it will improve my health, why not?
So, I'll ensure I take more fruits in 2023.


What unhealthy habits do you wish to change?

Drinking of Garri oo

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These are cassava flakes, (popularly known as Garri in Nigeria) usually drunk with groundnut, milk, fish, meat, milo, sugar, and water

You guys! I'm an addict.

It started like a joke ooo, whenever I finish eating, be it the most delicious and expensive food on the surface of this earth, I must top it up with garri.

Garri is gotten from cassava and processed until it becomes flakes.
I've become addicted that my friends jokingly tell me that they'll gift me a bag of Garri on my wedding day, eh-gba-mi oo🤣

I heard and read that too much intake of not well-processed cassava flakes damages the eyes, so I want to discard this unhealthy habit.

This one go hard oh, wa-la-i🙊.
I want to reduce my intake of Garry to the least limit. So God help me!

chewing gum

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This chewing gum habit started late this year o, I mostly chew gum when I'm bored and fighting against sleep while being busy with some passive activities.

I realize it's beginning to affect my gums, so I want to discard this unhealthy habit.

Letting go of my soda intake completely

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At the start of this year, I set a goal of reducing my intake of soda, yes I was able to achieve it, but some days, temptations here and there especially at weddings and get-togethers.🙄.

Come 2023, no matter the temptation, I want to discard soda altogether.

I've observed that soda and other sugary food increase the menstrual cramp, so if I will be able to experience less pain in my cycles, why shouldn't I give it a trial?

Set 3 objectives for 2023 to improve your health or change unhealthy habits.

Writing out my goals
I've ensured I write out all of these on a piece of paper and I'm sticking it right on my mirror where I can see it every day.
That's like a reminder of what I plan to achieve and discard health-wise.

Finding an accountability partner

I have shared my goals with a trusted friend, she'll be my accountability partner

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She'll be there to make sure I'm achieving these goals by evaluating me, motivating me, and reminding me of my plans.

I'll be reporting the outcome or challenge to her, that way I'll stay focused because it is one thing to set goals and another to achieve them.

Staying away from things that could make it hard for me to reach my goal/ making a constant effort.

Prayer is one vital thing in this aspect, without God's help I will not achieve this goal.

Determination and discipline are other ways to achieve my goal.

I'll get fruits in larger quantities and refrigerate them, that way, I wouldn't think of the distance to go get them.

As for garri 🤣🤣🤣, I'll stop buying in large quantities, and as for chewing gums? I'll look for other ways to keep busy during my passive activities. Maybe one gum per week until I eventually stop finally.

And as for resentment, I will be intentional every day in my actions. I'll fill my mind and thought with positive things and books that will make it very easy to achieve.

I will make a constant effort to be better, happy, and healthy.

You can also read what my Health routine for 2023 will be like here

It was a long read, awww🙈🙈

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This is my entry for the med hive challenge @jaydr.



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Interesting goals from you and being intentional will make you acheive them.

I don't forget drinking a glass of water when I wake up in the morning. I place a bottle of it beside my bed and it has always helped me stay consistent.

Lately, I was fond of garri too before I travelled. I don't drink garri but when I am in the mood or craving it, even if it's early in the morning before brushing my teeth, I take it and this will continue for the next 3-5 days without stopping and the worst of it is I used to beg for the garri because I don't buy it at home 😂😂😂 I want to stop it too.

I love the idea of having an accountability partner who will always monitor and evaluate your progress. So great and I wish you the best.

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Hahaha, my sister that Garri matter, I leave that one for God, that thing is addictive.🤣

Let's try and stop it in 2023. I honestly wish you the best too.
Thanks for stopping by.

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that I've built an imaginary magnificent wall around myself.

This people must have hurt you so bad please forgive them and release the imaginary magnificent wall 🤣
Am also a garri fan and I have passed it on to my kids, may God help me.
I chew gum too a bad habit I learnt from my my mum. But I have been able to control it.
I pray 2023 its a better year to manage our healthy lifestyle.

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Hahaha, I've forgiven them. Hehe

This garri thing ehn, make God help us o.

Teach me how to control chewing gum oh please. I need help.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Even as we speak am craving for Garry and groundnut🤣 God would help us.
Chewing gum is so bad for me that my kid's give me the gum in their lollipop 🍭 🤣🤣🤣. But this new year 2023 am giving up old and unhealthy habits. Happy new year in advance.

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Hahaha🤣

I wish you the best in 2023, stay safe, practice healthy living and stay positive.

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Hola @amiegeoffrey, encantados de tenerte aquí. Bienvenida a Medhive, siéntete a gusto. Esperamos que te guste, es una comunidad para promover la salud donde todos aportamos.
Respecto a tus propósitos, son interesantes, gracias por compartirlos con nosotros. Me parece muy acertado ver la vida con optimismo, la vida no son problemas, son enseñanzas y aprendizajes. Ten siempre presente que el pasado ya no está, el futuro no ha llegado así que muévete en tu presente porque es lo que tienes. No refuerces lo difícil y a veces negativo, ve los puntos fuertes y positivos de la vida. Los cambios en tu dieta con reducción de refrescos y masticar chicle es un comportamiento con sana intencionalidad. Tu cuerpo y tus dientes te lo agradecerán.
Cuando te refieres a la "mandoca" pienso que en mi país Venezuela, la llamamos "yuca".
Para nosotros es una gran alternativa alimenticia y muy económica; sin embargo se han descrito algunas eventualidades por toxicidad, neuropatías asociadas a ciertas especies y géneros. No sabría orientarte específicamente para tu país. Pero mi sugerencia, considerando el consumo acentuado que refieres, es que busques ayuda especializada de un nutricionista, médico internista, ellos aclararán tus dudas. Ten siempre la referencia de ayuda especializada, así evitarás riesgos por desconocimiento.
Me parece estratégico que incluyas a una amiga, fortalece la amistad y te ayuda a no abandonar.
Estamos para servirte, si necesitas ayuda, solo etiquétame en un comentario y con gusto te apoyaré.
Feliz y próspero año 2023 para ti y los tuyos, bendiciones 👏😃🎆✨🙏

Hi @amiegeoffrey, glad to have you here. Welcome to Medhive, feel at ease. We hope you like it, it is a community to promote health where we all contribute.
Regarding your resolutions, they are interesting, thank you for sharing them with us. I think it is very wise to see life with optimism, life is not problems, they are teachings and learning. Always keep in mind that the past has passed, the future has not arrived so move in your present because it is what you have. Do not reinforce the difficult and sometimes negative, see the strengths and positive points of life. The changes in your diet with reduction of soft drinks and chewing gum is a behavior with healthy intentionality. Your body and teeth will thank you.
When you refer to "mandoca" I think in my country Venezuela, we call it "yuca".
For us it is a great food alternative and very economical; however some eventualities have been described due to toxicity, neuropathies associated with certain species and genera. I would not know how to guide you specifically for your country. But my suggestion, considering the accentuated consumption that you refer, is that you seek specialized help from a nutritionist, internist doctor, they will clarify your doubts. Always have the reference of specialized help, this way you will avoid risks due to lack of knowledge. I think it is strategic that you include a friend, it strengthens the friendship and helps you not to drop out. We are here to serve you, if you need help, just tag me in a comment and I will gladly support you.
Happy and prosperous year 2023 to you and yours, blessings 👏😃🎆✨🙏

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Thank you so much for stopping by. @marilou

Yes the past is gone and the future is unknown so I've vowed to live in the moment and enjoy every bit of it.

I still want to have teeth to eat meats when I'm old haha😀, so I will be discarding chewing gums and I do not want to be diabetic so I will be discarding soft drinks too.

And for the doubt about my intake of Garri, I would talk to a specialist about that.

I just wanna stay happy and healthy.

I wish you the best year ever.

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Tienes muy claras las conceptualizaciones en tu vida. Eso es de peso y de apoyo positivo.
Gracias por los buenos deseos para el próximo año, que así sea 👋😊🥳✨🥂✨🙏

You are very clear about the conceptualizations in your life. That is of weight, and of positive support.
Thank you for the good wishes for the coming year, may it be so 👋😊🥳✨🥂✨🙏

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