THIS IS HARDER THAN I THOUGHT! .. QUITTING COLD TURKEY | CHALLENGE WEEK 1
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- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2024
- Hey everyone, this is the update on week 1 of my challenge! When I filmed this it was after about a week doing the challenge, but only 2-3 days of REALLY doing it. (because of birthday shenanigan’s) - so not much results. BUT i do have some good results to share! My headaches and jaw clenching are ALREADY better, I am finding quitting social media to be THE most difficult part, but (as i write this) I am now 5 days social media free! I haven't scrolled AT ALL. I am also now looking into listening to good books like I do here. I am listening on audible to Atomic Habits which i had recommended by many of you, and also some real life friends! I am on week 2 of eating my factor meals, (not sponsored) and am enjoying them SOOOOO much! They have REALLY helped me stick to my healthy eating plan and get a wider array of veggies/proteins. I am also drinking LOTS of water daily. (well, lots for me) 40oz in a stanley! I have been getting only outdoor movement/exercise right now as I haven't brought my peloton inside from the garage (but as I write this, I am heading to the YMCA in an hour to go swim! So i am definitely getting lots more physical activity) I will link what I am using below and will see you next week for challenge week 2!
YouVersion Bible App (the one i'm listening to - NIV version)
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Atomic Habits book on Audible (not sponsored)
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*Stanley Tumbler 40oz mug (that I am using)
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Factor meals (not sponsored)
I got this link from my account with factor, not an affiliate or marketing link or anything, just says "sign up with my personal link and you will get free meals" but I THINK you will get free meals anyways with their every day promo. I am unsure about this link and if its any different than normal links. It appears to be a referral link that EVERYONE who signs up, gets.
www.factor75.com/plans?locale...
*Sweater I am wearing
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hey kristi! i'm a psych student so here's a tiny piece of advice: if you are trying to cut out social media it will be more effective and easier to make the change if you find something else to do in its place. crossword puzzles, something crafty, etc., anything that could engage you for the period of time you are having those urges. you're doing great!
Also isn’t it better to slowly wean, instead of quitting cold turkey? More sustainable…
200%✓✓✓✓ It's impossible to stop a bad habit and just listen to crickets. You have to replace a bad habit with something else. You also have to have a list of "things to do" for when your brain gets DESPERATE and manipulates you into your old habit.♥️🇨🇦
I think I’d get the smallest e-reader I could, load it with a few (banned😉) books, disable any wifi connectivity, and trick my brain into thinking I still have my phone.
people are actually more likely to maintain a change if it's cold turkey@@s.a.6082
As a therapist with 20 years in trauma treatment, this is so spot on. Social media is used as a coping mechanism to numb and distract. Gotta try to find a healthier replacement coping mechanism. Crosswords, crafts, knitting, audiobooks, etc. Also less self-help content period, even good content makers and authors! Get into your body and out of your head. Volunteer somewhere doing something that involves movement not talking. So glad we have a generation of young therapists coming up so smart and prepared to help others like you!
“Even my BED is clean! Now I can sleep on it!” I felt that excitement so hard. Clean sheets are heaven ✨
The excitement in your sons voice about the room being cleaned is darling. Kids really do thrive in a tidy environment and are way less overwhelmed
Yoga with Adrienne has her 30 day yoga journey going on right now (she does it every January), it's really great for beginners. Plus, she's fun to listen to, and not really like the other yoga channels at all.
Yoga is great! I would also suggest Nourished Natasha here on RUclips. Lots of considerations for beginners and plus sized folk!
Yoga with Kassandra is great too. 😊
I was going to suggest this! I'm also doing my own challenge and Yoga w Adriene has been a great way to move my body every day
She’s good. I also like SarahBethYoga.
I've been having so much fun with her yoga journey, it's cool to know you're a part of it too :)
I just took an 8 week social media break and it was sadly the longest I've ever taken from social media. My life has drastically changed. I've been more present with my children and partner (he also took the break with me) I focused on my health journey and was able to lose a significant amount of weight and now I get anxiety going back to social media which i didn't expect. I feel so much healthier as a person just from this one change. I kept podcasts and RUclips to listen to things while I cleaned and exercised and I felt like that was the outlet I needed without doom scrolling.
This is incredible! I am so so excited for when I can say I’m that far in, so far 5 days (this video was a few days ago filmed) and doing great!
Don’t go back
Took a break from instagram for lent last year and i felt so good afterwards that i didn’t go back. I will very VERY rarely get on to look something up or make a post. I get on it like once a month and I have posted about three times in the last 8ish months. Ive been reading so much more. I feel better about myself. I am more present. I just kind of let people know around me that I don’t really use it anymore because I do miss things from other people and their lives. What i try to do instead is write to the important people in my life directly on whatsapp
Started reading the Bible everyday Jan 2022. Took 8 months to finish it. Still reading it first thing in the morning. It has brought me more peace than I could ever have imagined.
It takes 28 days to break a habit, that's why February is my fav month to give up a bad habit (:
I deleted all social media two years ago and I DON'T MISS IT AT ALL. I won't ever go back, not even for my job (I'm in marketing lol). Good for you for getting through the first week. It took me about a month or two to get over the FOMO. Now I read, listen to music, and enjoy my hobbies instead of scrolling and it's brought me so much peace and time to do things I actually enjoy. AND I feel so much better about myself!!
Same here! It's been about 2 years for me as well and it has literally one of the best decisions I've made. I've found hobbies I probably would never have found if I hadn't quit social media! ❤
Same here! Best decision ever. Stress went down substantially.
But this is social media 😂We are all doomed
@@tootynuggets for me toxic social media is seeing my family and friends accounts daily as it triggers intense fomo and feeling I'm late in life. Also doomsday topics are negative for me. But random videos on yt that are inspiring or teaching me something is a different thing and it brings me joy and connection. I removed all personal accounts and only kept yt.
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing that clip of your son raving about your clean room ❤ the blurred filter was a great way to still protect your son while also letting us enjoy his wholesome little spirit
You 100% got this, I believe in you dad ❤
Oh…My…Gawd! His little voice?! Adorable, but you knew that.😊
My little guy just turned 4. Love to see you evolving & sharing. Thanks for everything.
progress over perfection. this is the way.
Love it. Yes yes yes!
Thank you as always for being so unflinchingly real - this is the kind of content we need in the world ❤
The dopamine rush from social media is like no other and it's so unhealthy, and yet I can't quit. I literally don't know what to do with my time unless I'm scrolling through my phone.
I'm hoping to start replacing it with more audio books. I would like to get my attention span back (!) so I can read regular books again like I used to do all the time. I feel like I can't focus at all anymore.
One day, a family friend who is almost a decade younger than me, posted that she’s engaged, and is pregnant, with her first baby (she’s now pregnant with baby 2, according to mum). That was my breaking point, it made me feel like crap, because I am absolutely no where near that and I’m turning 32 this year.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
..So I cold turkey stopped using them (Facebook and instagram), and have now deleted my accounts. It’s been over 6 months, and it’s been great.
I have no idea about the tiny details of acquaintances life, and I have no desire to know. The going ons of other peoples mundane lives doesn’t impact my life in anyway, and my life is 100000000% different to anyone I’ve ever known, so seeing their highlight reels several times a day is not at all helpful to me.
I’ve just started reading books during my breaks at work (to avoid my phone completely) and it’s great. I just read a book about the brain/gut/microbiome connection, and now I’m reading Matthew Perry’s memoir.
It’s so nice to not be attached to my phone, (I’m on it now, but it’s connected to my tv, and I’ll put it down after I write this comment) and feeling super overstimulated during my break at work, and I actually feel like it’s more restful too. Highly recommend, and it’s absolutely worth it!
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That’s really sad. Try gardening or building terrariums or painting or crafting. Something else will bring you happiness.
Social media is used as a coping mechanism to numb and distract. Gotta try to find a healthier replacement coping mechanism. Crosswords, crafts, knitting, audiobooks, etc. Also less self-help content period, even good content makers and authors! Get into your body and out of your head. Volunteer somewhere doing something that involves movement not talking. From a therapist with 20 years in trauma treatment who lives with chronic illness & PTSD.
@@amymckay23 I do different things during the day like walking and baking, but I'm always just right back on my phone after.
Our stories are SO similar. PCOS, Health Anxiety, weight gain over covid, social media/phone addiction. I started taking my life back last year around August. For the first time in my 27 years, i'm working out and eating well because I want to be HEALTHY, not skinny. I want to feel good again and hopefully become a mom. We're on this journey together!
I’m trying to delete TikTok for 30 days which is similar rules and I will say it’s amazing realizing how much more time in you day you feel you have without social media
The time can be productive
I’m loving this journal. I’m Muslim but I’m glad you’re reading this Bible. Lots to weird hatred around religion now as if ppl don’t crave spiritual and religious experiences. I loved atomic habits. I really was able to get my shopping under control and was more careful about my diet after I read it. I keep a journal with me as I listen so I can write down prompts for later.
I'm on the journey with you! May the force be with us 😂
Same here...lol
Here here lol
Me too!
i was gonna suggest audiobooks and then you started talking about it haha! These have honestly changed my days. I also recommend deleting twitter off your phone if it's one of the platforms you keep doom scrolling on, i deleted mine and it's definitely helping! I cant delete IG cuz we can only post through phones, otherwise id delete that shit so quick. Something else, I personally hate hate hate exercising and i find no pleasure in it, but recently I got an exercise bike, and i do it 3 times a week while listening to an audiobook. Honestly it's not bad at all lol. I think a little bit everyday would be a nice addition to your efforts, especially since it's at home, it's nice! Don't be discouraged if your weight doesn't drop immediately, I've heard it takes a while to actually see it go down but then it continuously drops.
You can do this! I'm a firm believer that little steps amount to big changes. I dont think suddenly making a huge change suddenly helps, I find that small efforts are easier to implement and get used to. So eventually on the long run, it'll last in your mind!
Go you girl!!! And be prepared, you may think you hate exercising now x but if you keep this routine going, you’re going “get” why people become exercise nuts ❤ keep up the great work!
I’m def addicted to social media. I had no idea you could set time limits on them. I set a 1 hour time limit on socials a day on my phone. It makes me be strategic about when and what I’m scrolling! It’s really helping!
I’m so glad you’re doing these things for YOU! No matter if it’s a full on challenge or just little changes like atomic habits suggests. Even if you don’t do perfect one day, don’t exclude that day from the challenge! You are still trying and putting in effort! Of course you have to eat the homemade pasta and cake your family made with love! We still have to live and enjoy our lives, it can’t just all be about restrictions, discipline and being “perfect”. People who live that way usually end up miserable. Keep the happiness in your life whilst trying to make positive changes at the same time ❤
Long time subscriber here and also on my health journey. Just want to say I really appreciate and enjoy these videos. Honest and real and relatable AF. I’m super cheering you on and I hope you keep making videos about this as you go❤️
It’s really cool to watch you grow, Kristi. Interests, life, and faith. I feel like you’re more relatable. This is where I’m at in life, too. It’s nice to see you’re embracing change instead of doing what you think other people want from your channel. ❤️
Atomic habits changed my life. I listen to it every year.
Girl this was the freaking best most motivating video I could ever ask for!!! You touched my heart, I’m in this same boat and ready for change! Great job taking those hard first steps!!!!
you are inspiring so many people! keep going- we're here with you!
I love you so much, I love how real you are and how honest you are. You inspire me every freaking video to be better. ❤
I am with you on the social media thing for the new year! I am reading a lot instead, and I have found that having ebooks ready in my kindle/google play app and audible books at the ready gives me something to do when I would automatically go to social media before. It’s really helped, and I’m getting lots of reading in. You’re doing great!
You’re doing amazing, Kristi! Keep going!!! This content is so important and I am so thankful that you’re focusing on what you’re doing to improve your physical and mental health. It will inspire so many women to (hopefully!!) do the same. You are THEEEE BEST!
I love this kind of content mixed into your regular videos! It’s so refreshing.
Really loving these lifestyle/ chat while working around the house / new year resolution accountability vids. Totally with you in the struggle girl
You're doing great! Love the "small steps" rather than "major change all at once". That's the only way things work for me too. So glad to see you feeling good! You've got this!❤
I’ve been loving all these videos, I just enjoy hearing you chat! Thanks for all the content lately!!
Girl, take it easy. The fact you are already eating healthy is a huge change. If you overwhelm yourself with changes, you are more likely to give up.
The BEST thing EVER was getting off social media! I didnt realize how much it caused an issue with my mental health and how my life was being wasted. I love listening to AudioBooks and RUclips while doing Diamond Art, Gardening, building my pond and the house hold chorse along with other things. You can do it!! ❤
You are amazing!! Ive loved watching all of your videos over the years and I am so excited to watch you chronicle the jouney that you are on. ❤
Loving these videos! So many good vibes being sent your way girl! ❤
Loved this, Kristi! And I'm so happy you're filming it! I'm rooting for you!
Want to know something funny? RUclips asked me to rate your comment! ☺️ I gave it 5 stars (I think it was a scale of 5🤔).
Wonder why they do that?
I am also on a weight loss journey this year and I am SO stoked!! Can’t wait to keep up with your progress! You are motivating me!!! ❤❤
You got this K, good job on your first week! Much love!
I just recently started crocheting and it has helped me SO much with getting off social media. I am not a crafty person at all and it’s honestly made me so happy so I’d def recommend finding a fun craft to try!
I'm super proud of YOU!! Keep up the good work!
So glad you’re doing this journey! If you aren’t able to hold the cold turkey forever it’s always okay to dial it down to where it feels manageable and then incorporate things back in as you naturally feel really to take them on! There’s no failure in that approach. Best of luck in all your health journey endeavors ❤️
Upping water intake with the magnesium & riboflavin is a migraine cure no one talks about.. Life changing!
i looove this new type of content! i relate to it and it’s not fast editing where i feel like my brain is being fried. i can relax and try to better myself and learn together ❤
Early gang. Loving your content recently!!! It feels so relatable
That made me tear up when your son got so excited to be in your bedroom and ran around. He was elated and grateful. You gave him a wonderful gift and hes so appreciative. How beautiful.
You're killing it! Woo!
I love love love your garden lights btw.
Thank you for this Kristi. A beautiful video and a couple much needed reminders for me. I love the positivity
Your sweet kiddo’s excitement got me 🥹
aww your kiddo said wow so clean!! aww he is so sweet, and so energetic !!
I admire your honesty! For me I couldn’t do too many changes at once. Also I had to learn what my triggers where (which changed with age etc) like having a clean house. If my house isn’t clean and organized the rest of my life is off.
7:32 “what would a healthy person do?” WOW love that - identity based instead of end goal based
Thank you Kristi, I’m loving these videos, they are helping me too.
Kristi, I'm so glad your sharing your journey and put these videos up. I've also started to eat healthier and moving my body more so it's nice to do this together!
Yayyyyyyyy. So proud of you !
don’t you just feel amazing ? I just organized my gym room going to put a regimen together for my hubby and I . Wahhhhoooo we got this ! 2024 will be the year to be our best selves physically , mentally and spiritually 🌻🌻🌻
I always have that tea stocked it’s like a freaking treat 10/10. Thank you for coming back for us. I need this inspiration
I’m so proud of you, you’re doing great things. I’m on the same boat as you and this video including the clips of your book were great motivation for me.
Keep it up, you can do anything ❤️
I have to listen to something while I'm doing anything. Podcast, music, something in the background to keep me moving and not let my mind wander too much. When I tell you, I have like 10 books I've gone through in the past year just listening. It's so good.
You are so real! I am here for this content and I'm doing this right along with you! ❤
I'm really proud of you for making these changes. Replacing bad habits with good = success. You got this!
rooting you on miss lady ❤ ups and downs, the journey is never straight. i believe in you
Go on Kristi❤
We have got this and you're bloody amazing - keep up the good work 🎉🎉🎉
Really enjoyed this video ❤ really glad you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle. I have always found you to be incredibly intellectual, encouraging, and extremely pleasant. Thanks for making me want to do better !!!!
Hey girl hey! Glad to hear you have been headache-free for a few days! I have been watching your channel for ten years (previously Cheeseburger Says) this year... holy cow I didn't realize that until I typed it! I am a Capricorn too and just had my 32nd birthday. You mentioned you weigh 193 right now... and that was my exact weigh-in this week. We are the GOATs, we CAN do this! 💜 Sending you love and spoons!
I'm proud of you Kristi! It's a marathon, not a sprint. You're making the steps in trying to get healthy and that's important!! You got this ❤🎉
Thank you Kristi, for speaking out about all this. I’m right there with you. Thank you!
Yes👏🏼👏🏼 you go girl! ❤
I listened to that book! It's awesome. I wish you the best with your Goals. You got this!
Lessgooo Kristi!
I am LI-VING for these vlogs, I am so happy you don't given an F anymore and upload what you want! Bcs I have been waiting for this time to come!
You’re doing a great job, Kristi ♥️
This was awesome. Raw, real and you. 💜
Kristi! You should start reading some fun fiction to fill in the “what do I do with my hands” during social media detox!
Proud of you Kristi! Keep up the good work I have similar goals and seeing you take it one day at a time is encouraging..I'm also going to download that audio book..thanks for the plug
I love you Kristi! Keep up the good work! You are an amazing person. We need more people like you, right now..
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We are with you girl!!! ❤❤
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 so proud of you!!! You are doing great!! ❤🎉
Way to go, real dad! You got this! Never beat yourself up over the times you miss, just congratulate yourself over the wins!!!
Thanks for sharing your journey with us! You are doing amazing and I think yard chores are the best thing we can do mentally and physically. Would much rather work outside then inside😊 wishing you all the best❤
Im so excited for you!! I quit all social media except youtube (not really sure if youtube counts as social media) like 6 years ago. Havent missed it since the first year. A friend who wants to do the same thing asked me "well what do you scroll then?" and I'm like "nothing!" its so freeing! Not pretending to be better than anyone, my husband was amazing at helping me quit social media, I couldnt do it all on my own.
I need something to do with my hands in my free time and I've gotten super into crochet and knitting!
Im tryinf to get my life how i want it to be and you uploading these videos is so motivating. Thank you so much for sharing with us ❤
Love you Kristi! You have inspired me to get healthier too! We’ve got this!
You're doing amazing! Seriously, awesome job. One day at a time. Keep going.
You got this Kristi - love that you are doing so many things to improve your health in every way. Keep at it and God bless you in this journey. Thanks for always keeping it real.
Your videos are so relaxing and relatable ❤️
Wow - you are really doing it!!!! happy to hear you don't have head pain
These videos are giving me life and motivation. Thank you so much 🩵🩷
I love watching your videos so much. You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it. Thank you for always being Raw. ❤❤❤❤ ❤
Kristi. As a 33 year old mom of 3 who struggles soooo much with keeping my mental and physical health in tact, and making sure to be a good mom to my kids in the process, These videos are so motivational to me. I’m not one to comment on videos, but from previous videos I know that all of the feedback or views on this type of content may not be the best. But man, I feel you, I’m trying with you. And I’m going to keep following this wellness journey with you. You’re doing amazing, and you’re reaching your subscribers/followers in such a necessary way. You’re truly inspirational…Sending much love to you. Keep going, and I’m looking forward to so much more. 🫶🏾
Honestly the excitement from our kiddos is enough to keep us going. 💙
I love how real you are! I wanted to recommend the Bible project here on RUclips! The videos really help understand what I’m listening to!!!
So happy you are feeling better! ❤
We clean the exact same way!!! I loved this video. ❤️
I got myself a colouring book & markers and I’m enjoying this while listening to soothing music. Definitely calms my brain down
Go Kristi!💪🏼
And; you have such a nice family🖤
I’m so excited to follow along and appreciate how real you are with everything! When I feel I’m consuming too much social media, I limit it to just when I’m on the treadmill 😅
Thank you for being so relatable!
I’m LOVING & LIVING FOR this content, Kristi! So proud of you & everyone in the comments who are taking ownership of their health in 2024. Sending love to all of you! WE GOT THIS 👊🏻
You got this girl! Shovelling and raking is good exercise man. Also I wish that sweater came in bigger sizes..love it!
Hehehe your son being so stoked about the clean room. ❤