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Not gonna lie, I don't really understand today's s

Not gonna lie, I don't really understand today's stat... It's to do with sustainability and how more people are getting eco anxiety, but I really don't know what it means that we're using 1.6 earths every year. I guess it's some combination of overusing resources and over-producing waste, but under that multiplier I'm not sure how we're not living like WALL-E already 🤔
I did 120 pushups and 40 squats today.
#pushforbetter

Silver medal 🥈 in the kumite tournament today!

Silver medal 🥈 in the kumite tournament today! I entered with very little expectations on myself other than to meet the challenge, and not only did I do that, but I scored an ippon (full point rather than half point – only a few techniques qualify)!Watching the video, I find the way my legs and feet move quite bizarre 😆 something to work on another day.Thanks everyone for making it a great day!#gkrkarate #karate #kumite

Day 3 #pushforbetter 175 push-ups for the 17.5% o

Day 3 #pushforbetter
175 push-ups for the 17.5% of Aussies who saw a mental health professional last year.
While 175 was quite enough for me today, 17.5% is pretty low given the number of people with mental illness, and the fact that these professionals can also help you through grief, hardship, relationship issues... Things other than mental illness that everyone will probably face at some point. It's okay to ask for help!

Having a pretty great Saturday so far!Our littl

Having a pretty great Saturday so far!Our little geriatric bunno Monty is almost totally blind now, but he enjoys a bit of time in the garden (once he is carried down there).Finished up the manicure I started yesterday 🩵💙Mark is tired and emotional after waking before 4am, but he loves a walk around the block, and enjoyed his Nutella sandwich, and coaching me with my pushups (he was standing so close his knees were getting in my way 😆).Happy weekend all!

Day 2: 130 push-ups (or alternate exercises of whi

Day 2: 130 push-ups (or alternate exercises of which I counted 30 today- actually did a bunch more)On average, Lifeline receives 130 calls per hour, or one call every 28 seconds.Check my stories for the link if you'd like to donate to Lifeline so that they can be sure to always be available when they're needed.Mark wanted to "help" with my last few sets! It was a bit challenging!@pushforbetter #pushforbetter

Busting out some pushups before getting dressed- w

Busting out some pushups before getting dressed- will aim to get lower!Fact for today: about 96% of Australians aren’t meeting dietary recommendations.
Personally I’ve found the transition to cooler weather really difficult for eating fruit and veg; I was having berries, smoothies, salad, but now trying to transition to apples, frozen berries, roast and steamed veg.How we eat impacts our mental health - and approximately 96% of Australians are not meeting the recommended dietary guidelines.
This is largely due to many people consuming less than the recommended servings of vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean meats, nuts and seeds.
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is important in keeping our brains functioning properly. In fact, about 20% of the total energy we obtain from food every day is used by our brain. Nutrition from food helps increase blood flow to the brain and improve connections between brain cells.
Brain health, cognitive functioning and mental health are all very closely related. When our brains are healthy, our brain chemicals are more likely to be balanced, reducing the risk of mental health problems. A healthy diet can also improve our sleep quality and help us manage stress more effectively.
Foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are especially important in supporting brain health. These include nuts, seeds, fish, avocados, berries and wholegrains.
Green, leafy vegetables also provide our brains with important vitamins and minerals.#pushforbetter

Faves from #brickbuilt2023 (part 3, final set). A

Faves from #brickbuilt2023 (part 3, final set). A few more story details, and generally marvelling at the magnificent art and variety of it all.#lego #afol@brickbuiltsydney @sydlug @schf.kids

Faves from #brickbuilt2023 (part 2). It just didn’t feel right to smile next to a storm trooper 😆#lego #afol@brickbuiltsydney @sydlug @schf.kids

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