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Weekly Healthy Living Check-In August 8th, 2026
by PoliteOcean
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 9 hours ago
...See more WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN AUGUST 8TH, 2026 HEY EVERYONE~  ⭐WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~ ☀️🌊🌴 ⭐FEEL FREE TO RESPOND TO "ANY OR ALL" QUESTIONS!~ Or... Simply tell us about yourself & how you've been doing!... Feel free to share your week with us!... Or tell us about your personal Wellness journey. We are here to support you! ☀️ Hey all, Welcome to the Weekend~... How was your week?... What is something that you're looking forwards to this Weekend ahead?! 🌴 This is our "2nd" Check-in for August... How are you simply feeling since we've started this 8th Chapter?! 🌊 August Celebrates "NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH"~ ... It Focuses on "Self-care, Stress Management, & Building Healthy Daily Habits for your Overall Wellbeing, Physically, Mentally & Emotionally"!... What are some ways that you could honor your own Health & Wellbeing by Prioritizing your Wellness with some Self-care this month?! ☀️ JUST FOR FUN:  So it's "Back-to-School" time for Many... What was Your Most & Least Favorite Subjects in School?!  🌴 What were your "Highlights or Struggles" of the week?... How were you able to work through Challenges in a Healthy Way?! 🌊 What is something else that "YOU" want to Talk about, Add, Or Share with us this week?!... We want to hear from YOU~    Healthy Living Team & Leaders: @PoliteOcean @vivelespatates  @vivelespatates @Regmo @purpleTree4652 @CyclingThroughLife @InsightfulPhoenix @nordurnStar @KateDoskocilova @KatePersephone @ @Rebekahwriter13  @calmsoulmeet @sweetrosa1987  @AffyAvo @Caringmama2022 @CarolineEmily01  @determinedCat7367 @diamondintheROUGH2022  @GoldenNest2727  @selflessSpruce1515 @SilverSeastar @Spectaculaur @BestMaple2045  @determinedNest6866 @HipsterChic @DestinyM2026 @charmingSky597 @GreenFairie @WayJay @orangeHuman868 @lilCatNamedVenus @cal1860 @Mya000 @daydreammemories @courageousField2151 @2Ears2Hear @bubblingPresence2474 @TheListenerPK1122 @Ailuraphilelove8tear9 @Ava47  **AND ANY & ALL THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US~
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"OFFICIAL" Healthy Living Tag List (type Please add me or please remove me)
by Remina
Last post
 March 29th
...See more This forum will function as the official taglist for Healthy Living. Simply send a post saying Please Add me or please Remove me to be added to the tag list You can see the taglist that autoupdates here [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?bbfd43d85a647c2a1bfa6e4cef9b237c]
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HEALTHY MOOD BOOSTERS~
by PoliteOcean
Last post
 May 26th, 2025
...See more 1. Step back and self-reflect 2. Reach out to someone (Through text, phone conversation, meet-up, social media etc) 3. Listen to music 4. Cuddle or play with pets 5. Go for a walk (Can do this with a buddy, or take your pet if you have one) 6. Drink something healthy and reinvigorating 7. Write (This can be through journaling your thoughts and feelings, or through something that inspires you) 8. Take a nap (Take at least a 20 minute power nap to help you feel invigorated) 9. Plan a fun activity (Take a vacation, a "Day-cation", or even a "Stay-cation" to a nearby town!, or plan time with family/friends) 10. Do something spontaneous 11. Prioritize (Have or make a list of things you've been wanting to do or get done) 12. Look through old photographs or snap some new ones 13. Hug someone (Its a proven fact that it helps you feel better) 14. Laugh (Find a funny movie, or a funny friend that always makes you laugh) 15. Cry (Sometimes you just have to let it out) 16. Read back over old emails or text messages, or listen to old voicemails 17. Reconnect with someone (Find that old friend or family member you've been thinking about, and reconnect!) 18. Write yourself a letter (set goals, inspirations read it 6 months to a year later on the same date, and see how far you've come) 19. Try a deep breathing exercise 20. Cultivate gratitude 21. Re-watch a funny or inspiring YouTube video 22. Bake something  23. Get out of the house (Fresh air is always healthy and helpful in our thoughts and mood) 24. Focus on what truly matters to you 25. Take a negative comment or situation and look for something positive about it 26. Daydream 27. Let some natural sunlight come in (Natural light/sunlight is a proven mood booster!) 28. Take a mental health day- take a day just to relax and clear your head~ (As stated above, take that Vacation, staycation or day-cation.... or perhaps just a drive and clear those thoughts and relax your mind) 29. Color (find your inner child) 30. Dance (Dance it out! turn on that music while working out, cleaning or just for fun) 31. Sing (Turn up your favorite song and belt it out! Sing like Nobody's Listening!)
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Please recommend a weight loss program
by tallCar7912
Last post
 July 30th
...See more Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a weight loss program and would appreciate hearing what has worked for others. I’m 33 years old, female, and around 180 pounds. I’ve been trying to compare different options, including GLP-1 programs, but I’m not sure how to choose between them or what factors matter most besides price. I found this GLP-1 program calculator from Peptides.io: https://peptides.io/tools/cost-calculator/ and it lets you compare options, pill vs. shot, and cash-pay vs. insurance. Has anyone used a tool like this to narrow down providers? For someone in my situation, which type of weight loss program would you recommend looking into first? I know I’d need to talk to a doctor before starting anything, but I’m trying to understand what questions to ask and what red flags to watch for when comparing programs.
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How to be physically active if you use electric wheelchair?
by CheerySandi
Last post
 July 27th
...See more How to be physically active if you use electric wheelchair and you can't do hard workout with your hands because they start to get tired hurt you quickly?
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Steps!
by pineapplesandwhich
Last post
 June 21st
...See more I don’t know if this is the correct place to post this but I got almost 10k steps today! Very happy it’s been awhile since I’ve hit even 3k 😄😄😄😄
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Fitness Groups - Outside the Niche
by AffyAvo
Last post
 May 13th
...See more I've joined some groups in the past where I'm not the targeted demographic and have recently signed up for a set of classes like this again. Has anyone else done this? What types of classes/groups have you joined? The targeted group I would actually fit is too niche, so I joined others at times and make them work. 
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Avoiding Deconditioning when Injured
by AffyAvo
Last post
 February 20th
...See more I'm recovering from some broken bones and I'm trying my best not to lose strength and endurance.  I know it's not reasonable to avoid with the injured limb. Even out of the cast there's very restricted lifting that's advised. What about the rest of my body though? I'm trying. The inflammation (and healing?) seems to be triggering other health issues and my fatigue is flared. I don't know if I can exercise with the same intensity and trying to keep both sides somewhat equal hasn't been going great. 
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Diabetes
by fearlessNickel4472
Last post
 January 13th
...See more Good morning, I'm writing just to check in that I'm committed to curing myself from diabetes through food and exercise and I've come a long way already and acknowledge that I still have more work to do for myself. My fasting blood sugar this morning is 147 which is 50 points higher or more from my goal to be healthy. For the first time, I've begun 8-10 mile hikes and it feels good to get that much walking and talking in with a nice friend. Alright, well, it's time for me to start moving so I'll be on my way.
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First day of Workout
by LunixAlive
Last post
 November 25th, 2025
...See more My first day was really excited and really challenging. Starting my work out day at 5am has really made the day go by fast. i have started off by doing Calisthenics, and only allowing myself to do 2 -3 reps of ten for for, abs sides, legs. ive also set a timer for five minutes a day of mediation and and stretching. After some weight loss it's easier to bend and move. And I have found myself able to move more and feel really good stretches. my last work out for tonight is assisted squats and jackknife squats. In truth I would rather work legs all day than arms. I'm doing both. But I do favor legs more. I am currently 299.4 pounds and I am more motivated than ever. My goals are to get healthy, so I can relieve my type two diabetes. Chase my kids and play with them. and my one selfish personal goal. I want to wear a sexy body hugging red dress. Just to walk around target and look for all the clearance items. in just as motivated now as I was this morning and I Know I will hit my Goal weight of 130lbs I hope you all have a positive and Happy day. If you don't, just remember, a group of students at Harvard had to study the consistency of different poop in size color and solid to liquid ratio. Just to get graduate. At least you don't have to study poop.
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Fitness Scavenger Hunt
by ScorpiaD
Last post
 August 15th, 2025
...See more Here is what you do: Start with a list of simple exercises such as 10 jumping jacks, five push-ups, 20 squats, a 1-minute plank and mix them with “find-and-do” challenges such as “find something green,” “take a selfie doing a yoga pose,” or “touch a tree”. Where to do this activity: Indoors or outdoors. It is a perfect activity for parks, backyards, or even living rooms. Why the activity is fun: It blends movement, exploration, and a bit of silliness, making fitness feel more like a game than a workout. Have fun!
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Every Move Matters: Embracing Daily Activity
by ScorpiaD
Last post
 August 4th, 2025
...See more Regular movement isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. Whether it’s a walk, a stretch, or a full workout, staying active supports not only your physical health but also boosts your mood, focus, and resilience.
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Motivate yourself with self love
by MissyisMissy
Last post
 July 26th, 2025
...See more Your body is the only thing that is yours!! My body is the gift that keeps on giving.  Much like a flower 🌹, everybody blooms at a different time.😊
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Dance Battles
by ScorpiaD
Last post
 April 28th, 2025
...See more Put on your favorite hype playlist, set a timer for 30 seconds to a minute, and just go all out with silly, energetic dance moves. If you have a friend or family member around, challenge them to a dance-off! No real rules—just get sweaty, laugh a lot, and move your body.
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Exercise
by Beechie
Last post
 April 27th, 2025
...See more What piece of advice would you give to someone who struggles with doing physical activity?

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