JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    I had a good day yesterday. Still struggling with my cold but I don’t really have the luxury of indulging it right now - too much to do so blasting through it with coughs and sneezes! This week is going to be hard work. I am formally observed teaching once a term and given an inspection ‘grading’ and that is coming up next week so lots of prep to do. Even though it is an internal observation all the teachers take it very seriously and it’s quite nerve-wracking.

    The following week my class have their assembly where they present to the school and their parents - quite a big ask for 5 year olds! I am working on the script but, again, lots of prep and practice required as they can’t all read yet so can’t learn lines! I worry about this too but just try and remind myself that whatever they do up on stage (even making mistakes or freezing completely) the parents will find it adorable so we can’t really go wrong!

    My sister gets her results tomorrow (Tuesday) so really my mind will be on her until I know for sure that the carcinoma was not invasive and she won’t need any more treatment. Then I think we can all start to move forward.

    Sunday goals recap
    - morning workout ✅
    - Finish laundry ✅
    - Groceries ✅
    - Yoga if cold doesn’t worsen ✅
    - check girls have done homework on their return ✅
    - Pack schoolbags ✅
    - Draft email re school partnership ❎ planned a lesson instead for my upcoming observation
    - Early night ✅

    Monday goals
    - morning workout
    - Pack kids’ snacks
    - On arrival at work print maths quiz questions
    - Find the iPad with video of kids doing gymnastics - upload to system
    - Email re school partnership
    - Edit and print observation lesson writing template - make demo story prism
    - Start observation lesson flipchart
    - RSVPs for kids’ bday party invitations (they get so many it is so hard to stay on top of this!!!)
    - Remind ex to book tickets for kids’ school fireworks event
    - Put away last laundry load
    - Early night

    Wishing everyone a good start to the week x

    Good luck this week with your evaluation. I love children's recitals, the mistakes and errors are the most memorable.
    Praying your sister gets the best news possible tomorrow.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    So Tbh you've probably all realised I'm not doing to great at this with the loggibg and water and exercise etc.
    But the scales have been kind!

    20th Aug: 179.5
    1st Oct: 177!

    So 2.5lbs in just over a month and I barely did anything to achieve it.

    I have been more mindful though I have noticed. Not eating massive portions and such. So feeling pretty good about it.

    Just gonna keep going as I am for now. I'm not gonna write goals and try force myself to do them because I'm not ready to. I need to get the rest of my life organised and on track first then incorporate this in!
    Still posting though :)

    Anyone have any tips on how to handle 3 kids after getting home from school? I feel like it's just chaos chaos chaos from the moment we get in, then it's dinner then bed.
    Yet Saskia has a work book and stories I should be helping her read but seriously, it's that crazy when I get in I don't know how I can get just half an hour of calm to sit down and do it with her!

    2.5 lbs is great! Take it and celebrate with a glass of water!

    I hated after school hours, dinner, baths, homework, overtired children and Mama's.... I tried everything to make evenings easier and the only thing I ever found was making sure the kids were able to play and relax a bit too. I always did play time while I was getting supper and cleaning up, then I would do homework then bath. Routine is the biggest thing I think. Whatever routine works best for you.

    I was so excited to find out this year that my Grandson's teacher doesn't believe in homework. He is to play and read a book each night. He is a reader anyway so it's easy for him. I said to my daughter, imagine how many evenings we had ruined because of homework battles. I'm just so happy for them. I think more teachers need to do this. We as adults don't have to take work home every night why is it acceptable for children?
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Liv2S wrote: »
    Just for today - day 2
    Monday:
    Self-care: step 1 is just to look after myself, eat what I need and get lots of rest. I should not feel guilty for not going to work. When the body says no...listen. I am feeling so unwell and need to give myself lots of love and patience.

    I am quite enjoying having a place where I can write these thoughts and be a part of a mass journey of self-care, with others. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Happy Monday.

    This is a wonderful group! We can moan and groan and cheer and holler and we're supported through it all. I am so thankful that I found it back in March.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,668 Member
    edited October 2018
    September Goals / Results:
    • Walk dog 5-6x per week / wear reflective gear & headlamp when necessary = Walked 5x three weeks & 6x one week ~ total 77.31 miles & happy dog :smiley:
    • City Stadium 5K for Veterans 9/8/18 < 44:30 = Finished in 44:27 :star: & ave. pace 14:16 ~ very happy me :smiley:
    • Cross-train when weather does not permit walks: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or other videos, WiiFit = Weather cooperated and/or timed rest days during crappy weather :D
    • Rest days: at least one per week but no more than two = One week had 1 rest day, other weeks had 2 rest days :smiley:
    • Prelog food as often as possible & close MFP diary every day except: middle brother's wedding 9/1 & Labor Day weekend thru 9/3, maybe 9/16 since we're attending Vikings - Packers game (lottery tickets), maybe belated anniversary dinner with hubby (whenever/wherever we finally go) = Most days prelogged meals & snacks ~ only days I did not complete food diary 9/1 - 9/3 :p
    • Net calories green or w/i 100 on 80% of month (24/30 days) = 17/30 days w/i 100 net calories ~ oops :#
    • Take measurements 9/30 Sunday a.m. before church & log on MFP = Took & logged month end weight & measurements on Sat. 9/29 instead ~ lost .25" from waist & all other measurements same ~ beats the alternative! :smile:
    • Scale goal: maintain below 153# = an up & down month ~ reached 154 :)

    October Goals:
    • Walk dog 5-6x per week
    • Run for the Hill of It 5K 10/13/18 ~ part unpaved trail, ends by going UP a steep sledding hill. :p Want to beat last year's 48:41 and hill time of 2:04. :#
    • Cross-train when weather does not permit walks: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or other videos, WiiFit, yoga ~ eventually this is going to happen!
    • Rest days: at least one per week but no more than two
    • Prelog food as often as possible & close MFP diary every day except: belated bday dinner w/ BFF 10/12 & whenever hubby takes me out for my bday (since we will only see each other for workday lunch); possibly 10/2 evening for retirement planning event ~ no idea how I might log "light buffet provided"
    • Net calories green or w/ 100 on 80% of month (25/31 days)
    • Take measurements 10/31 W a.m. before work & log on MFP
    • Scale goal: 153# or lower

    Weight loss is not linear. The scale is a tool with data. Focus on the process, not the outcome.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    toaljasa wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    I only lost 1 inch overall this month.

    what??? Let me see if I understood you rightly: You are lamenting because you lost 1 inch overall??? I would love that to be my complaint! This is a victory. You moved forward! You should be doin' a happy dance, girlfriend!! Now, go to your room and write down 10 postive thoughts about YOU! :smiley:
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    Awe thanks, you are 100% correct I really should be celebrating. A loss is a loss and I shouldn't complain.

    Thank you for calling me out on that
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    Had a really good day today. I got up at 630 instead of 6 like I had originally planned but after 9 days of sleeping in it's not really a big surprise! Lol.

    I fell right back into the flow of work. I got all the things I wanted to, done. I got a nice birthday surprise from my coworkers as well. They set out a nice parfait spread for me...including Nutella :D I must say...I indulged. I couldn't measure or weigh any of it so I kind of guesstimated but I think I did well. I also prelogged some food that I have to take off because I didnt end up eating it at work because of the impromptu parfait.

    I'm really proud of myself tonight. I got home and was starving but didnt feel like making dinner. I had a silent internal battle for about 20 minutes about if we should get takeout. I ended up making quick rice and then throwing some chicken in a skillet with some chicken broth, honey, and sesame seeds. I also nuked some green beans and voila dinner. I also drank almost 32 ounces of water during dinner and honestly...I'm a little sick to my stomach because I'm so full. Lol.

    I dont want to update my goals yet because it's only 6:30 but I've done all of them already. Lol. Honestly, I'm kind of bored. The DH is playing video games and I'm not particularly interested. I think I will spend some time reading.


    I hope everyone has a great night!

    @Snowflake1968 Thank you for the compliment! I felt it was time I changed up the photo. I am going to get my hair dyed again soon too I think.

    @maryrobinson40 I am so proud of you! All those steps before most people are starting their day! I'm so sorry that you felt so terrible the other day. I bet you are glad that that is over. I know that I am!

    @Bex953172 2.5lbs is great! And you didnt starve yourself or make yourself sick to do it! It is proven that people who limit their portions to suggested sizes lose more weight than those who dont. I have no advice for you with the girls though! I hope that it all works out!

    @PackerFanInGB I need to start the tiny habits process again. I have just never been able to get the hang of it but I think that I am going to think of some tonight and then start them tomorrow!

    @Faebert I'm so sorry your day was $hitty! I bet tomorrow will be better! Keep that chin up and keep pressing on! Good luck with your observation!
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,292 Member
    edited October 2018
    My friends have left ... and I have one week before our grandsons and son are coming for a visit. Its been a crazy busy couple of months, and I am SO far behind on reading all the posts on here ... but I haven't forgotten any of you!
    So my goals for tomorrow will be simple, basic, on plan again
    1. drink water - concentrate on getting in 8+ glasses
    2. log all food
    3. concentrate on 5+ veggies
    4. go to the gym

    Oh ... and this is me. Still need to lose those last 15 pounds, but at least this year I have maintained, and I think because of the gym, actually toned up a little. So @Bex - you had asked what shape we are. I have no idea of what shape I am ... I am just big all over.

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  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    My friends have left ... and I have one week before our grandsons and son are coming for a visit. Its been a crazy busy couple of months, and I am SO far behind on reading all the posts on here ... but I haven't forgotten any of you!
    So my goals for tomorrow will be simple, basic, on plan again
    1. drink water - concentrate on getting in 8+ glasses
    2. log all food
    3. concentrate on 5+ veggies
    4. go to the gym

    Oh ... and this is me. Still need to lose those last 15 pounds, but at least this year I have maintained, and I think because of the gym, actually toned up a little. So @Bex - you had asked what shape we are. I have no idea of what shape I am ... I am just big all over.

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    Hope you had a lovely time this weekend! And you look fabulous!
  • bcTRAI
    bcTRAI Posts: 414 Member
    JFT Tues
    1. Water
    2. Water pic
    3. Work
    4. Brush and floss
    5. Bed by 10:30
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    JFT Tues
    1. Water
    2. Water pic
    3. Work
    4. Brush and floss
    5. Bed by 10:30

    Hey you, how you been feeling lately? X
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Not much time this morning... Will post later.

    1. Up at 630😀
    2. Prep lunch/coffee/meditate😀I actually mediated yesterday morning! It might explain my awesome day yesterday!
    3. Work 815-515😀 Got to leave early too!
    4. Call doc re DH paperwork😆 Office was closed! Hopefully they are open today.
    5. Call S re disbursement date😁
    6. Figure out dinner😀 Made honey sesame chicken and rice
    7. Dishes right after dinner😀
    8. DH time😀 Actually I spent some time reading but the DH always says I can do whatever I want as long as I'm sitting next to him. Lol
    9. Bed prep @ 945😐9:55. Got caught up in what I was doing. I honestly don't even remember what it was! Lol
    10. Lights off @ 1030😀10:35

  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    edited October 2018
    JFT 10-2-18

    1. Up @ 7
    2. Prep lunch/coffee/meditate
    3. Spend 15 minutes writing in my notebook
    4. Work 915-515
    5. Call doc re paperwork
    6. M's after work re treatment and dinner
    7. Home by 8
    8. DH time
    9. Bed prep @945
    10. Lights off @10 30

    I will spend 15 minutes writing in my notebook after my coffee.
    I will do the dishes right after dinner.
    I will brush my teeth before bed.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT
    1. Eat when hungry - stop when full :)
    2. Eat ONLY 1 piece serving of blueberry pie >:)
    3. Cook dinner at home :)
    4. Log all food :)
    5. Take fish oil after dinner - and before work tomorrow >:) / :)
    6. Continue to drink water at home >:)
    7. Bed early - wake at first stirring >:)

    JFT
    1. Eat when hungry - stop when full
    2. Take fish oil tonight - and in the morning
    3. Log all food
    4. Communicate clearly - especially when getting anxious
    5. 4 waters at work
    6. Bed early - wake up at first stirring
    7. Meds AM and PM
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,668 Member
    edited October 2018
    Recap M 10/1
    1) Walked dog before work / 3.54 mi 1:02:19 = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 15,811 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 38 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / ignore bailey caramel apple pie in dept. / stick w/ plan & net calories green / 12c water = Yay! I forgot all about pie in office. Good thing b/c I googled nutrition + 1 piece was 369 cal. oh my! Net calories & sodium green (yay), sugar -17, fiber good, protein ok & 14c water. :smiley:
    4) Locate & update last weekly w-i post = :smiley:
    5) Locate & update monthly goals = :smiley:
    6) Evening to-do's = Called mom & dad (arranged visit this month) :smiley: / washed dishes :smiley: / put away clean clothes :smiley: / submitted rebate for dog's tick pills :smiley:
    7) Unplug 9:00 :smiley: / floss :s / retainers :s / bed & TV off 10:15 :# fell asleep on couch until 10:30 (walk dog before work T weather permitting ~ we're in a rainy pattern all week :'( )

    JFT T 10/2
    1) Before work: fine mist & drizzle but walked dog 3.55 mi 1:02:42 / stretched / put away clean dishes = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Breakfast, lunch & snacks prelogged / tonight is retirement planning event w/ "light buffet provided" & no idea what this will be ~ guesstimate & log if possible / 12c water
    4) To-do's: review niece's grad pics & select my choices / schedule cc payment
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog W before work)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Had a really good day today. I got up at 630 instead of 6 like I had originally planned but after 9 days of sleeping in it's not really a big surprise! Lol.

    I fell right back into the flow of work. I got all the things I wanted to, done. I got a nice birthday surprise from my coworkers as well. They set out a nice parfait spread for me...including Nutella :D I must say...I indulged. I couldn't measure or weigh any of it so I kind of guesstimated but I think I did well. I also prelogged some food that I have to take off because I didnt end up eating it at work because of the impromptu parfait.

    I'm really proud of myself tonight. I got home and was starving but didnt feel like making dinner. I had a silent internal battle for about 20 minutes about if we should get takeout. I ended up making quick rice and then throwing some chicken in a skillet with some chicken broth, honey, and sesame seeds. I also nuked some green beans and voila dinner. I also drank almost 32 ounces of water during dinner and honestly...I'm a little sick to my stomach because I'm so full. Lol.

    I dont want to update my goals yet because it's only 6:30 but I've done all of them already. Lol. Honestly, I'm kind of bored. The DH is playing video games and I'm not particularly interested. I think I will spend some time reading.

    Look at you go! Being hungry at the end of the day is the worse! You just want to get home and eat.
    I was starving when I got home last night too, I didn't have money on me to stop for takeout. I'm inherently lazy and once I get home I dislike going back out again. This is what I need to do all the time, pretend I don't have the money even if I do. LOL I made chicken, potatoes and corn. I wish I was the type of cook that could throw things in a pot and have them come out tasting delicious but I'm just not! A friend of mine once told me it's because I'm so fussy I don't know what will taste good together. I'll take that as an excuse :)

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    THANKFUL TUESDAY!!
    1-LET'S FACE TUESDAY WITH COMMITTED POSITIVITY 👏

    2-SMILING ON PURPOSE EVEN IF IT'S A GRIN AND BEAR IT SITUATION

    3-THERE"S MORE TO BE THANKFUL FOR THAN TO FROWN UPON.
    MAIN ONE..BEING THANKFUL FOR BEING ALIVE, THE PEOPLE IN THE HOSPITAL WOULD TRADE PLACES WITH YOU...💡

    4-WE'RE WORTH THE EFFORT WE PUT IN TO OUR JOURNEY

    5-WE'RE NOT ALONE, WE HAVE EACH OTHER AND JOINED CORDS AREN'T EASILY BROKEN 💪
    💝I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A RESTFUL NIGHT, AWAKEN REFRESHED, AND HAVE A SUPER DAY TOMORROW.
    MUCH LOVE,🌹

    You are so happy and positive - I love number 3! I have spent the last year remembering to be more grateful and thankful for what I have rather than what I don't. It was really noticeable to me and probably anyone that had to put up with me the week after my birthday that I need to do this constantly. I forgot to be thankful and was only looking at what wasn't going right. My mood sucked and I didn't even like myself.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    clicketykeys wrote: »
    Checking in from Monday
    1. Rest day - no run. Pack lunch. Feed cats. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. PACK SHOES.
    2. Add "Powerlessness" reflection to Monday plans. Review Week 10 plans and submit. Make coffee. Download lesson materials; upload music and check list. Send in guidance requests for students with attitude concerns. Print essay revision checklist.
    3. Class 2-3: Research; revise essay. Character analysis conferences.
    4. Class 4 - Research; finish typing essay and print.
    5. Parent calls for no prior contact AND for students with INCs and/or other concerns. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block.
    6. Update class websites. Find sources for analysis essay. Write discussion post.
    7. Strength 4:30. Zumba 5:30. Muse workshop - GET DIRECTIONS.
    8. Prep Tue lunch. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 4:50.

    JFT Tuesday
    1. AM speed run: 12 laps, aim for <25 m. Feed cats. Flexibility routine. Shower. Morning meds. Tea!
    2. Parent calls to all students who turned in 'no essay.' responses. Write blog post. Preview week 11.
    3. Class 2-3: Presentations. Character analysis conferences. Check on M back work.
    4. Class 4: Essay revisions.
    5. Review assessments. GRADE PRESENTATIONS. What is my purpose for each unit? Review semester block. Plan for absence on 22.
    6. Update class websites. WRITE DISCUSSION POST.
    7. Zumba 5:30. Meet with B 7:00. Put Plated recipe in database. Put 'pack shoes' on Wednesday JFT.
    8. Prep Wed lunch: Saag. Chop celery. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 4:50.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    February 2018: 173.6
    March 2018: 179.6
    July 2018: 189.6
    August 2018: 187.4
    September: 186.4
    Today: 187.4

    Upcoming to-do:
    1. Develop 5PE mini-unit. Use after JC as a sponge; combine with challenge books. Maybe a comparison with another required text? Have students ask a parent or teacher what the most significant text they studied was, and then create a comparison between their challenge book and that text - which has more value and why? Possibly do the one-sheet as an assessment.
    2. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check on #engchat on Mondays at 7?
    3. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Appt w D 10/22 9:20; McC 10/22 10:15. Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up.
    4. Organize and grade narratives. Update parent group lists with NAMES. Note reply emails.
    5. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
    6. Go to used bookstore; take bags-of-bags and look for Beauty (McKinley), Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman) and The Prince (tr. Tim Parks).
    7. Put jewelry away. Yikes! Reinforce patches on old pants.
    8. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.
    9. Make plan for classroom observations; ask other teachers about projects or lessons they feel confident about.
    10. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another.
    11. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
    12. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest.

    You are getting things done your list is smaller. I see you must have returned the mascara :)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    My friends have left ... and I have one week before our grandsons and son are coming for a visit. Its been a crazy busy couple of months, and I am SO far behind on reading all the posts on here ... but I haven't forgotten any of you!
    So my goals for tomorrow will be simple, basic, on plan again
    1. drink water - concentrate on getting in 8+ glasses
    2. log all food
    3. concentrate on 5+ veggies
    4. go to the gym

    Oh ... and this is me. Still need to lose those last 15 pounds, but at least this year I have maintained, and I think because of the gym, actually toned up a little. So @Bex - you had asked what shape we are. I have no idea of what shape I am ... I am just big all over.

    yjlkci1fi7gd.jpg

    You look wonderful! I wouldn't say you are big all over. I think maintaining and losing the last few pounds is the hardest isn't it? That's what I keep hearing and reading, I am not there yet. I have been slacking terribly and still 40 pounds to go. Bonus is I don't still have 60+ to go.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    HEGoddard0928 wrote: »
    Not much time this morning... Will post later.

    1. Up at 630😀
    2. Prep lunch/coffee/meditate😀I actually mediated yesterday morning! It might explain my awesome day yesterday!
    3. Work 815-515😀 Got to leave early too!
    4. Call doc re DH paperwork😆 Office was closed! Hopefully they are open today.
    5. Call S re disbursement date😁
    6. Figure out dinner😀 Made honey sesame chicken and rice
    7. Dishes right after dinner😀
    8. DH time😀 Actually I spent some time reading but the DH always says I can do whatever I want as long as I'm sitting next to him. Lol
    9. Bed prep @ 945😐9:55. Got caught up in what I was doing. I honestly don't even remember what it was! Lol
    10. Lights off @ 1030😀10:35

    Do you have amounts of ingredients you used for your honey sesame chicken? That sounds like something I would like to eat, but have no idea how to make.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    JFT - Monday October 1
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :) 148 - I ate back a good portion of my exercise calories
    Outside 15 Minutes - :/ I really need to get some clothes for walking in the cooler weather. It was snowy and cold again yesterday
    Move hourly at work - 5/7
    Exercise for 30 Minutes - :) Did a Leslie Sansone 3 mile walk - 46 minutes
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 4/5
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) I only had one, but I need to find something a bit healthier that I'll actually eat for snacks
    Write in Journal - :) I need to do this nightly
    Stay serious about this! - :) I think I succeeded in being serious yesterday

    JFT - Tuesday October 2
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Move Hourly at Work
    Exercise for 30 Minutes
    5 Fruits and Veggies
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Write in Journal

    I had a thought last night that if I did a 1 mile Leslie Sansone video every hour while at work by the end of the day I would have 6 miles in. Then in the evenings I could do a Yoga or Pilate video. This would get my exercise in during the day while I'm bored and not have to fit it in at home when I have so many other things I should be doing. I find when I have too much to do, I end up doing nothing! Last night hubby thought he would be helpful and tell me that I need to find something to do for exercise in the Winter.... I wasn't sure whether to take that as encouragement or as an insult. I decided to take it as encouragement because if it was an insult I would have been angry and I don't want to be. He really is proud of what I've accomplished and I will believe he doesn't want to see me disappointed in myself.

    It is a sunny day today and I'm hoping it gets warmer that it is predicting. I have some more sanding to do and I really should start doing some painting. I'm thinking I'll bring some snowman faces to work with me to do. I can do that with minimal supplies needed. The first craft fair is now 24 days away!

    Has anyone thought of an October Challenge?
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,448 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    slittlemeister wrote: »
    Yesterday wasn't too bad in the end. Was in a grump most of the morning but got out of it eventually. And I rewarded myself with not one, but three episode of a period drama :smile: Stayed up till 1am watching which was a bit naughty, but I have a work 'away day' today so it doesn't really matter if I'm tired....

    Sounds like you had a great evening alone! Sometimes that is the best.

    I agree! Sounds like a nice evening! My hubby is going hunting this evening, so he will be heading out around 3pm and won't get home until at least 9pm. I'm actually looking forward to it. We have never spent this many days/weeks home together before because one or other has always been working, so I'm really diggin' the time alone! :wink:

    @mytime6630 I think you look fantastic!!! Your legs are so toned and your arms are nice and thin. You're beautifu inside AND out!

    @HEGoddard0928 Love your profile picture! You are so pretty! I love your hair. Regretting cutting mine like crazy! lol!

    @bcTRAI I have the same issues when trying to reply, and I get so frustrated when I type big posts and they disappear! I finally just started taking notes on a notepad or typing them in a separate document. I can NEVER reply on my phone. Those comments always get lost. I love the quilt in your picture, btw!

    @maryrobinson40 Hope you have a fantastic day!

    @Snowflake1968 I think it is awesome you lost an inch! It could have gone the other way, like me....I gained at least an inch! UGH. You Go Girl!

    @Bex953172 It has been such a long time since my kids were young, so I have no advice. I do love the idea of explaining that mommy needs some help so you can all have time to read/play games/color or whatever it may be, later. It was much easier to get my kids to help with things they could do if they had a fun reward to look forward to. Consistent routine will really pay off in the long run also...it's hard to get them into it sometimes, but I do think it pays off down the road when they're older and have more going on. :smile:
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,977 Member
    Posts lost on the phone. If you use emojis that are on your phone instead of what MFP has the post disappears. Also, if you hit the top Done instead of the bottom and then post reply it loses it. I learned that the hard way.

    @PackerFanInGB - I was told when I decided to let my daughter perm my hair for her exam that 6 weeks is how long it takes to get rid of a bad hairdo. Are you getting close?
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,168 Member
    bcTRAI wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Hey you, how you been feeling lately? X
    Frankly? Frustrated with MFP. It seems as if I need 2 devices so I can reply to anyone in order to keep things straight. Otherwise what I was typing disappears. :s
    Other than that worried about everyone on here. :(
    Are you managing ok hon?

    Ah that must be so annoying. Are you emoji?
    Have you tried reinstalling the app?

    I'm doing okay. Life is just so busy atm though! It's a bit of a blur so just trying to get my head round it and into some sort of routine!

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