I am currently putting together the videos and resources for the Brain Gains section. Everything will have a little bit of theory and explanation as to why it works. The main objectives as always will be in the IMPLEMENTATION of the tool, strategy etc. My question for you is what do you need help with specifically when it comes to all things brain, behaviour, mindset etc? @Amy Flack @Vesi Angelova @Bev Shortley @Danni Broughton @Lisa Brook @Steven Brodie @Carly Copping @Claire Mackaness @Clare Gittings @Janine Copley @Ruth Crowson @Sharon Conquer @David Weston @Natasha Dettmer @Sally Dimmock @Yvonne Dane @Gary Watson @Julia Gorton @Kathryn Hamill @Janice Ryder @Kerry Johnstone @Katie Styles @Kelly Saghir @Mandy Kenyon @Louise Porter @Mandy Powell @Nicci Parris @Sarah Quinney @Simon Roberts @Sally Saunders

Tired. Child is dropping nap. Work is non-stop. What I wanted for breakfast was probably closer to chocolate croissant and comfort food because I can't be arsed. What I actually got was pre-packaged fruit (because I knew today would be like this) and a tub of guacamole (because I knew any avocado I got would end it's time in the veg drawer and not on my toast). And yes it's on a saucer because no I'm not doing extra washing up 😅 So it's not perfect. But it was a little better than it could be. And tomorrow I can try and do a little bit better again.

@James Orpin @Bjorn Dawson Audit completed I'm surprised. Honestly thought food (always was) and tracking would be my issues but actually having to answer and then actually reading the results, it really was eye opening. But also made complete sense when faced with it. Focus areas: Resistance Training - this is the one I've been most scared of since all the surgeries but it's the biggest focus area. Going to aim to do either a fit in 5 daily or at least 3 x weekly Old Skool Principles - fighting the spiral is a constant battle not least because of the shame/guilt/binge/purge/go too far the other way/repeat cycle. Going to start with Go Again In 24 Hours (bad day is not a bad end) and Just Do Something (especially in the overwhelm of working toddler mum) Energy - thought it would be the caffeine cut off but then I scrolled. STRESS and Stress Relief. The pressure and I already know how very physically my body reacts to stress of all kinds. Wound up like a string barely registering even a decent night's sleep. So that's the big focus in this bit. Do they seem an OK pivot? And do you think there's a better way to re introduce the resistance because I'm so scared. Ive never really worked out in this body 😩 Goodness. It's training, but also therapy 🙈 thank you in advance though! Xx

This is this month's challenge (Starts on the 1st and finishes on the 28th, but you can join in whenever you want) =============================================== THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE (Actions) 🔥 Increase your daily step count by 1,000 - 3,000 (on day 1, post a photo of your daily average as it stands for last month or this year so far). 💦 Drink ⁠2-3 litres of water per day - (yes, this can include squash and soft drinks but try not to over-rely on them). =============================================== IMPORTANT NOTICE - this post doesn’t close on the 28th. Keep posting your daily dones in here right through to the end of the month. (Unless the month only has 28 days) A new challenge & new post goes up on the 1st; this one gets replaced then, not before. =============================================== As always, feel free to choose what you want to focus on if our suggestions don’t tickle your pickle 😊👍🏻 YOU CAN JOIN AT ANY TIME - if you’ve missed the start, it doesn’t matter; something is better than nothing - BE SPECIFIC - “I’m going to walk more every day” is NOT specific. “Every morning at 6.30 am I’m going to walk for 15 minutes outside” is specific Use the tracker provided (link is in the Resources & Tools section in the classroom) or create and use your own ACTION TO TAKE NOW - Comment below what you will be doing for the next 28 days - whether that’s following our suggestion, doing your own or a bit of both The purpose of this post is for you to share your Daily Dones 👇🏻 ✅ Pictures of whatever you are doing (Food, sweaty selfies, chugging back some water, etc) ✅ Screenshot of your Tracker ✅ Daily check-in to say what went well (celebrate those wins) ✅ Ask questions (related to the challenge) ✅ Motivate, inspire, cheer others on 3,2,1 let’s gooooooo P.S. Feel free to share what you are doing on social media and tag us in it: @bjornoldskoolfitness & james@oldskoolfitness. It helps you add another level of accountability and helps us grow as a community

Wins are small but telling. I checked in. Even on the days I didn't do so good. I didn't quit. That's huge for the reformed perfectionist. This week I kept us moving and my toddler told me when we needed a little rest at one point😅 I made decisions and choices that are the kind the "after" me will make. And I think that's rhe missing bit. I'm the "before" version right now, but actually making those choices now is what will (hopefully) get me to the "after" . I did a workout instead of doomscrolled. I've planned our family evening around getting outside and getting more steps. I listened to my body and took a 2 hour nap with the kid today (instead of ticking chores off my list). So physical changes not so much but slowly feeling a mental shift.