Love the set up! I am all about the functional 😊 I can say on the weight loss that when you get to plateaus make sure you are keeping measurements and taking regular pictures! I keep mine in my planner so I see them regular. I lost 125lbs and the body dysmorphia and focus on the number can get bad. The visual helps you keep perspective. I’m so happy for you on both your planner and your weight loss journey 🎉
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Body dysmorphia is a problem for me. I do take measurements, maybe not in as many places as I should, but usually about once a month.
@Beverlyplans6 ай бұрын
@@samplansI was rewatching this 🤣 and for your dailies what about printing the sides upside down and then you can just flip it over and stay on the right side to write. I hate writing on the left. I avoid it at all costs 😂
@mikaelahh7 ай бұрын
If you wanted, printing the plan with bee freebie but print "flip on short edge" is an option! That way if you flipped it over its top it will always be right side up on the right side. You could use the front side like normal, and then flip over the short/top side and use it again. (With the other page upside down, but maybe it's better than if it was blank?) Idk, completely up to you!
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yes, I had thought of that, but sometimes I just want a fresh start. 😅
@dorothyevans38647 ай бұрын
Gotta love a Filofax! Amazing for functional planning if experimenting with spreads and layouts. Malden is my favourite. ❤
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yes!
@Hexelixe7 ай бұрын
Yes! I love the Malden too and the penloops drive me insane. I have it in A5, and it comes with two penloops, which would be great, but quite fast the edges of the leather inside the loop start bunching up.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s a design flaw for sure!
@kandjkraft7 ай бұрын
I just received my first Malden (navy) last week, which is also my first time trying personal rings! I’ve used rings in the past but not this size. It seems perfect. We shall see! We’ll go on this journey together 😊
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Personal is pretty perfect. 🤩
@waggermama7 ай бұрын
Oh. I have a tip! If I want an insert, like an Inbox, to always be on the right hand side, I print the other side upside down, that way I can just flip it when I need to.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yes!
@LoriGoertzenHuber7 ай бұрын
Great video-you sound very much at peace!! Lovely Malden, functional and attractive inserts. Congrats on the pen loop!! 😃
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s such an important piece to my planner! 😅
@csikomas89107 ай бұрын
I'm pleased for you; you know I always love Filofax Rings! So easy to stay organized and move stuff around whenever. Also you can use that other Malden to store extra printouts or layouts that you want to try. I do remember you from the olden days when you collected all the Filofax Personal in Original. I finally got an Original in navy (pocket). It's very nice. I have only 3 Filofax Pocket covers. I will probably get one more color/style down the road when they have their 20% off sale. With 4 different colours, it prevents boredom, I find. That was such a simple solution btw, to order a new Malden and it fixed your pen problem. Love it.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
I never have tried the Original in pocket…I was so afraid it wouldn’t hold PP inserts! And yes, that gorgeous Original collection was so pretty to look at!
@kathyzee13534 ай бұрын
I've been using Franklin Covey for years and I just can't quit them. Years ago I dabbled in Traveler's, in Hobonichi, you name it etc and never stayed long. Back to FC. I use the personal for EDC and have the Classic at home that houses everything. And I do mean everything. I love the FC personal's wider page (the regulars are just too narrow) and I love the FC inserts. They have one for everything you need. I change out the styles/themes if I get bored (everyone does) and I also change out my FC binders which are beautiful and well made. I have many. My EDC has my monthly, weekly and my to do and to buy lists. The at home classic has the day on two pages where I keep my Notes, journaling, ideas, commonplace journaling etc on the note page and my future to do's to buys, planning, scheduling on the left side. It also houses my password page, financial, books I've read/want to read, contact list, checkbook register and more. As I said, FC has an insert for everything. I should really do a video showing how I use them. Lol. No, I do not work for FC but they have given me planner peace for many, many years. I love watching your videos, on Portland leather, which I also love and your weight loss journey. I don't think planner peace really exists so don't worry, you're not alone. Sometimes small changes, like the look or feel are all you need. Good luck, Sam. 🤗🤗💖💖
@samplans4 ай бұрын
Thank you! And if you make a FCC video, I’m happy to watch it!
@lorrainey20045 ай бұрын
I just got a filofax personal from Amazon's warehouse sale. It's the first I've owned and I was willing to send it back but it was perfect.
@samplans5 ай бұрын
Yay!!!
@joannabosse84757 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new setup. You sound happy about it-which is no small thing!! Can you swap the rings from your old Malden to the newer one to avoid the gap in the rings?
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Nope, unless major planner surgery is attempted. 😅
@livsommers7 ай бұрын
for your ring gapping issue -- if you can't figure it out, maybe you could swap out the rings from old cover to your new one? they're just attached by screws, and there are lots of tutorials online :)
@samplans7 ай бұрын
You can do that pretty easily with a Moterm, but not a Filofax unfortunately.
@kathyceresi96006 ай бұрын
Lol, my entire set up has changed since the beginning of the year. I'm using nothing I started out with 🤷♀️, but much happier in personal rings and standard tn (EDC). I've also only kept out 2 or 3 covers for each size so I actually get use out of my collection. We'll see how it goes...
@mauishopgirll7 ай бұрын
I find Moterm rings incredibly unwieldy except pocket/mini sizes. Same for VDS ready to ship. Filofax, LV and Mulberry are less bulky when compared (I don’t need all the Moterm extra features). Love the Malden. I now have the zipped personal rings combo and was disappointed it’s not like the other Maldens, it’s more stiff and structured inside the leather cover. I had expected it to be pliable and soft like yours or my pocket rings.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
This Malden isn’t as “soft” and pliable as some other Maldens I’ve had for sure. I think the leather has changed.
@tekoppnet7 ай бұрын
This video totally had me digging out my personal malden to play with :D probably not going to use ut though, just tinker a bit. The printing and cutting process with inserts is a bit intense for me 😅
@samplans7 ай бұрын
It can be a lot!
@waggermama7 ай бұрын
I hit pay dirt with the charcoal special pen loop too, some of the new ones seem to be better for that
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@jenifermerrill7 ай бұрын
Oh my, I just ordered a Malden from Amazon. Hopefully, I have the same luck as you did 😅
@samplans7 ай бұрын
I hope you do too! I also ordered a black, and that was a bust, unfortunately.
@jenifermerrill7 ай бұрын
I got my Malden today and I had good luck! It’s very nice. Thank goodness 😅
@samplans7 ай бұрын
@jenifermerrill yay!!!
@marcyodell33736 ай бұрын
To celebrate catching up on your videos… I made two purchases today that were 100% influenced by you 😂 I bought a 2024 Hemlock & Oak daily planner (30% off 🎉) AND I splurged on a PLG medium crossbody tote in nutmeg!!!! I used your link for 30% off 🥰 however… now seeing you so content in rings… I’m really considering trying rings for functionality 😅 with freebie inserts. If I can find the time lol. We shall see.
@samplans6 ай бұрын
Oh yay!! Nutmeg is my favorite pebbled leather!!! And I’m always backing a planner purchase! 🫶🏻
@mollyfender98167 ай бұрын
Ohhh Sam. 😉 Pen loop peace!Thanks for sharing.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Right?!
@Gigi2four7 ай бұрын
Oh my! A Malden with a real pen loop!
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@nancyatorres2097 ай бұрын
I love my a6 since pocket was my fave. I might save for a custom pocket from vds. But we shall see.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
They are so lovely, but the wait is what I’m always too impatient for!
@Queenmom3137 ай бұрын
FCC inserts are my peace. The inserts don't work for me with Filofax, though. They fit great for me in my Gillio Medium Compagna and my Moterms.
@rachvoulo7 ай бұрын
I use at a glance size 3 day on two page inserts that are similar to FCC and they are personal sized! Definite peace here for me also. :)
@angiepayne61047 ай бұрын
I am so glad you pens fit in the pen loop!!! I know that has been such a bone of contention for you for years with Filofax. Are you going to use your Personal zip organizer as well, or are the rings to small?
@samplans7 ай бұрын
For how I’m using it right now, it’s a bit small. But you never know what will happen next week or next month. 😂
@karenreneemarshall20067 ай бұрын
The black bag trumps last months. Simply because I don’t have to worry about stray marks!
@rachaelhwrites7 ай бұрын
I get scared moving between planners especially sizes etc because then I have to transfer the info over and I never know how to archive what I've done so far and I'm stressed about waste. How do you manage that side of switching sizes/planner styles? Do you prefer rings?
@samplans7 ай бұрын
I often hop between ring sizes and the Hobo Weeks most frequently. So I’m not concerned about waste as much, because o hang onto most things and assume I’ll be back to that size at some point. 😅
@heather_bouvier7 ай бұрын
I know you are in a plateau but your hands are looking amazing. They are so skinny!!! You are doing a great job. And I love your planner too!
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 70 pounds is still a lot of weight! I just need it to start coming off again. 😅
@missfl0werstar7 ай бұрын
@@samplansThat IS a lot. And plateaus are completely normal, it's basically your body figuring out what to do next. Some pounds are harder to shake off than others and it's not unusual to l0se we1ght in sprints or bursts and then stagnate for months as your body readjusts. These are big changes and our system needs to adapt. 😊 Huge congrats on your progress, I hope you feel as awesome about it as it sounds.
@Muchlovececile.7 ай бұрын
Hello! New subscriber here 😊 I love the agenda color! I’m new to planning and find planner size perfect. Is this the Malden in the size A5?
@jenifermerrill7 ай бұрын
Hi Sam! I truly enjoy your videos and relate to so much you express. What printer do you use? I’m new to rings and want to be able to print my own.
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Well, we recently switched printers from one we’d had for around 15 years. Unfortunately, it has not been my favorite and I won’t recommend. I would make sure to get one that can print front to back easily. Duplex all in one printers are good choices. My current one is needing cleaned frequently and eats vellum. 😡
@jenifermerrill7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the advice! ❤
@rg644217 ай бұрын
Hi Sam ! Can you link whuch Tombow markers you use !
@lsnider596 ай бұрын
I thought I was the only planner hopper
@samplans6 ай бұрын
Definitely not!
@tuxedoplanstoday5 ай бұрын
I ordered malden ochre from amazon it seems like a reject from someone :( Its darker than i expected. I think there is slight gaping too
@samplans5 ай бұрын
It’s a definite gamble when ordering a Filofax from Amazon!
@carmentag79957 ай бұрын
I'm sooo sad that Portland Leather Goods do not ship to Germany 😢.
@Lisa-rf8sh5 ай бұрын
Where did you find a smooth Malden in Ochre?
@samplans5 ай бұрын
Amazon
@marydetray67766 ай бұрын
Gapping in rings is something I can not deal with.
@samplans6 ай бұрын
I totally get it.
@CorrineVictoria3 ай бұрын
can you please link Nata plans? I can’t find her…
@samplans3 ай бұрын
She’s on IG. Nada Notes.
@CorrineVictoria3 ай бұрын
@@samplans ok thank you
@BalaunReynolds7 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase your dividers from?
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Peanuts Planner Co for the frosted ones.
@plannin_anxiety7 ай бұрын
What about the downloadable ones?@@samplans
@samplans7 ай бұрын
@plannin_anxiety les minimal
@derekh39787 ай бұрын
Blacklist is back! Final season...
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Yeah…I paid $30 on Amazon prime to watch it and finished in January. I will watch it all again. I love that show so much!
@hollievanfossen14747 ай бұрын
If you want to sale your old Malden. I am interested. Love your videos always!
@samplans7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think I’m going to hang onto it for a bit!
@karenreneemarshall20067 ай бұрын
O-Hi-O❤
@samplans7 ай бұрын
🫶🏻
@lkessler17 ай бұрын
Our bodies cannot be in a deficit all the time. Maybe eat at maintenance for awhile and then try dropping calories again. This is from educated ph.d’s I follow, not me being an armchair dietician 😂
@samplans7 ай бұрын
You know, I have no idea how many calories I’ve been eating in a day, but there may have been some deficit times for sure. I’ve been eating pretty simply, and maybe not enough some days. Thanks for the reminder.