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

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    It seems to be the day for job news. I received a call a couple of hours ago telling me that they are probably closing my branch on November 9th. He was going to come up to tell me, but was too busy to do so. I'm not surprised and not really disappointed except I will miss the car and the gas card. Last year we did it on just my hubby's EI this year I will at least have EI too so we should be fine!

    So sorry but your boss is an *kitten* for telling you on the phone. I like that @slittlemeister is going around punching bosses, seems everyone's need it (mine included). Glad that you are taking the positive approach! (((Hugs)))
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    JFT - Wednesday October 31
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :/ Over by 300+
    5 Fruits and Veggies - 2/5
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :/ One bag of chips and one treat size Reese's PB cup
    Walk 1 Mile - :) I think yes, it was very slow as I went with the kids trick or treating but it was still a walk and I did some jumping jacks and stuff while waiting for them while they were at the door.
    Write in Journal - :/ I was so tired last night I went to bed early and completely forgot
    Stay FOCUSED - DO IT - QUIT BEING DISAPPOINTED WITH MYSELF - :) I kept my health in mind all day.

    JFT - Thursday November 1
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    5 Fruits and Veggies
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk 1 Mile
    5 Littles at Bathroom Break
    Write in Journal
    Stay FOCUSED - DO IT - QUIT BEING DISAPPOINTED WITH MYSELF

    I had a great night with the Grands last night. Jonah was a necromancer from Diablo. (I'm still not sure what this is). Michaela was a fairy. I decided to go out walking with them rather than stay at the house and clean. Jonah scared a little girl until he spoke to her and told her he was just a little boy like her and wouldn't hurt her. Michaela very nicely said Tick 'n Teat at the door and Thank you and Happy Halween on the way from the door. It was nice getting out with them. Their Dad is so good to them, he is young at heart and still enjoys the fun of having children. It's nice to see.

    I came cleaned after we got back and they left to go see their other grandparents, so I didn't really sit down until about 20 to 9. I was exhausted so I ended up going to bed about an hour later.

    Waiting again to hear from the VP to find out the details of closing. I have to go to Calgary tomorrow to take one of the vehicles down and then they will drive me back. I am meeting the owner's wife apparently. I mentioned in our phone call yesterday afternoon about a little business we are still doing and he acted shocked that it was being done. I think it threw him off. It just tells me he hasn't read the reports I send weekly because it's on there every week. Oh well, 1 week to go! I'll go out in a professional manner.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    October was a pretty successful month compared to the last couple for meeting my goals.

    I walked 57.7 miles, this is my highest mileage since my last record which was 50.6 back in May.
    I lost an average of 1.3 lbs in the month of October.
    I lost 1 inch overall in the month of October which puts me at 17.5 inches lost since I took measurements the first time in April.

    This is all extremely slow considering my goals in MFP are to lose 2lbs a week, but it's still going in the right direction and I don't feel overworked or deprived in anyway so I don't feel like I'll stop out of frustration or exhaustion anytime soon.

    I will have to be very careful once I am done working, I know my crafting days last year when I wasn't working were very unhealthy days of chips and pop and whatever quick food I could find or make. I think I'll do a massive healthy grocery shop next week to ensure I am better prepared this time with healthy options. I just have to not buy the junk! I will also ensure I continue to log and exercise. I can do this, I won't let myself down.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,431 Member
    edited November 2018
    PackerFanInGB wrote: »
    Just for Today (Wednesday)
    1. Journal every single bite no matter how bad my choices :)
    2. WATER! :(
    3. Walk Maddie :( Handed out candy to Trick or Treaters instead/ Hit my step goal :( / Try for at least 9/12 hours active. :(Total fail on this one tonight!
    4. Stay out of the candy bowl tonight. It's for the Trick or Treaters, not me!! :(Pffft! Who was I trying to kid?
      At least I didn't mindlessly graze all night and I did log it.
    5. Remember to breathe. :) Take walks when I need to get away from my desk. :) Wear headphones to tune out the whispers I'm hearing in the cubes. :) Best attitude is gratitude. :) Be kind. :) Be helpful. :) I do not gossip or back stab and I will not start now. Period. :)
    6. Finish SU minutes, :#worked through the pieces I was struggling with but didn't completely finish yet
      / Watch upgrade webinar, complete NVTs for 2018 x3 apps :(move to today, follow up on project request from provider :)
    7. Keep an open mind. :# Do not make up stories of what I think is happening. :# Look at the facts, not the story in my head. :#struggling with this one. trying very hard. Plan to possibly address the elephant in the room at meeting today so I can let go and move on.
    8. Leave work issues at work tonight. Enjoy time with family. Keep priorities straight. :#I really tried. Hubby decided we needed to hash it out and talk about it even though I really didn't want to. He always wants to fix things for me.
    9. Body :( / Mind :)Handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. Love doing this!/ Spirit :)Prayed / meditated and listened to Joyce Meyer podcast on Change.
    10. Prep for tomorrow, tonight :)
    11. Gratitude Journal :) / Simple Abundance :) / Dodie Olsteen :) / Read more of the James Patterson book I started :) / sleep 10:30 :(11:30 I think?
    12. Up early with Maddie and NO SNOOZE ALARM! :(I need someone to stand next to my bed with a foghorn so I jump up right away! Of course, in the words of @slittlemeister , I might just punch them in the face! LOL!

    Happy Friday Eve! I did not have time to go back and get caught up last night, but I did read your comments from yesterday and today this morning and I thank you all for your insight and support! I think it might not be so much the actual job that I'm upset about the most... it's more the fact that it's just being taken away and everyone knew about it and have been discussing it as a team without my knowledge. That is hurtful and a bit humiliating actually. I plan to address the elephant in the room possibly today if the opportunity arises, just to clear the air. I don't know that I can let go of the feelings I have until I am looked in the eye by my teammates with the reasoning of why this is happening. It's the behind-my-back stuff that I do not appreciate. If I have an issue with someone, I will address it with that person generally speaking. HOWEVER, I do have to keep in mind that I am grateful to have a nice job with a great organization that I believe in the values of. I am grateful to have health insurance and benefits. I am grateful for my good health and the fact that I am able to work. I am grateful my job is not being eliminated without a replacement option. @Snowflake1968 I am so sorry to hear about your job. I believe there is a bigger reason for what we are both facing, and we will have that ah-ha moment down the road. @slittlemeister I just love you. You made me laugh with your solution! I would send you the address and half the plane fare just to meet you! LOL! :heart:

    J4T - Thursday
    1. Journal every single bite, good or bad
    2. Walk / Step Goal / Active 9 of 12 hours today
    3. November challenge - I'm IN! "Red Glass" / 5 somethings
    4. Remain calm and kind. Attitude of Gratitude. Realistic approach - could always, always be worse.
    5. Body / Mind / Spirit (Self Care)
    6. Minutes / Team meeting (prepare self) / NP meeting / NVTs x3 / print 2018 companion for self-study / webinars
    7. Run at noon to store to get grandson, K, a card and cash for birthday party tonight, and to find a RED cup!
    8. Prep for tomorrow, tonight
    9. Unplug 9:00 pm / Gratitude Journal / Simple Abundance / Dodie O / James Patterson - read a few chapters
    10. Up early with Maddie and do not hit SNOOZE!
    I'll hop back on later! Hope everyone has a fantastic day!



  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Wednesday
    1. Log all food :)
    2. 10 lunges/bathroom trip :)
    3. 10 minutes meditation/core work at home :)
    4. Empty/fill dishwasher :)
    5. Bed 9:30 :)
    6. FIND PHONE! (Saying my prayers to St.Anthony) :)
    7. Order/Pick up more protein shake :)
    8. Cook dinner at home - but what? Raviolis with butter and cheese? Works for me...need more protein though :) Had leftovers so no lunch today.
    9. Lunch from grocery store - frozen entree to keep it reasonable but satisfy a craving :)
    10. Empty work fridge/bring home containers >:)
    11. Two hour focus windows at work 9:30-11:30 Break 12:30-2:30 Break 3:00-5:00 Leave! :) / >:) two hour focus windows were so productive I got everything done with a slight adjustment to schedule by 3:30 and left early!

    JFT Thurs AM
    1. Wake up 6AM >:) DH slept awful and I feel weird/sicky today
    2. Smoothie :)
    3. Fish Oil :)
    4. Pack leftover fajitas for lunch! >:) see above - ate for dinner.

    JFT Thursday
    1. Log all food
    2. Pick up protein shake from online order
    3. 3 waters before lunch
    4. 10 squats/bathroom trip
    5. Empty/fill dishwasher
    6. Aldi trip after work
    7. Cook dinner at home
    8. Reasonable lunch choice

    JFT Fri AM
    1. Smoothie
    2. Fish Oil
    3. Pack lunch?
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Recap W 10/31 ~ Slow down and think! :D I did ok!
    1) Walked dog before work (did not lose key :D ) / 3.22 mi 58:49 / forgot to stretch :# = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 15,074 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 41 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / will try to prep recipe during trick-or-treat / NO candy ~ it really isn't worth it & besides I have homemade chocolate cake (way better) / net calories green / 14c water = Prepped rice as trick-or-treaters started, then prepped chicken, spinach, mushrooms & garlic in between. Supper finally at 7:15, same time hubby eats at his job, so we were messaging back & forth during our suppers. <3 Hubby too funny, he asked if we still have a cat & dog (I fessed up about the open door & searching for Kitty, but I started with: Remember all's well that ends well). In fact, when treaters were done, I went upstairs to change clothes & checked under our bed ~ there was Kitty ~ she hates the doorbell b/c it brings strangers to our/her house, and hubby/I think that's where she may have been the night I left the door ajar, b/c it all started when neighbor rang our doorbell. Sorry for the ramble... net calories green 13 (I logged cooking prep time to make it so :D ), sodium -410, sugar -30 (ate chocolate cake as planned & only 1 piece of candy at the end, which I logged ~ much better than previous years :D ), fiber & protein good (yay), 14c water :smiley:
    4) Evening to-do's = Not much energy left, but also during treating hours, I cleaned/reorganized my spice cabinet (long overdue) & updated kitchen perpetual calendar for Nov. :smiley:
    5) Unplug 9:00 :o I was actually in bed w/ everything off :D / floss :s / retainers :s / verify alarm is set/on, bed & TV off 10:15 :smiley:(walk dog before work Th)

    JFT Th 11/1 ~ Just didn't want to get of bed early to walk dog, so today is rest day = sad dog :#
    1) Breakfast, lunch & snacks prelogged / dinner tonight w/ old friend D at Mexican restaurant, there will be adult beverages, and know my calories/sodium will be sky-high ~ not going to stress about, just get back to eating on plan tomorrow / 12c water & lots tomorrow!
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Nov. challenge ~ five somethings every bathroom trip ~ remembering at home is real challenge
    4) Use search function, find & update monthly goals on JFT
    5) Evening chores before/after dinner: read Sunday ads / wash dishes / boil eggs
    6) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / verify/set alarm, bed & TV off 10:15 (walk dog before work F)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    edited November 2018
    October Goals / Results:
    • Walk dog 5-6x per week = Walked 4x one week (see x-train below), 5x two weeks & 6x one week ~ total of 85.25 miles & happy dog :smiley:
    • 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. :# Beat both goals: time 48:13 & hill 2:01 :star: with portions of trail wet & muddy due to 5" rain in preceding week. Looking at overall results, fastest hill times (king & queen of the hill) were 0:44 and 0:55 :o , and only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill in < 1:00. :o
    • 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! :smiley: Up early one morning to walk dog before work & rain started, so instead of going back to bed, I did my weights/circuit training in the basement. :star: Oh, and I get to count 1 day of Oct. leaf-raking! :smiley:
    • Rest days: at least one per week but no more than two = One week had 1 rest day, other weeks took 2 :smiley:
    • 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" = Doing much better prelogging, but staying flexible for changes. Only 1 day diary not closed: retirement planning event 10/2. :smiley: And just realized, hubby has not taken me out to belated bday dinner yet! ;)
    • Net calories green or w/ 100 on 80% of month (25/31 days) = 16/31 days w/i 100 net calories ~ just realized MFP chart shows AVERAGE daily net calorie goal so I'm not sure how to interpret ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    • Take measurements 10/31 W a.m. before work & log on MFP = done ~ no major improvements & I'm ok with that at this stage of my goals
    • Scale goal: 153# or lower = oops ~ lowest "official" weigh in was 155 and 10/31 was 157 ~ noticed for months now that harder to lose as I approach goal ~ not going to stress over :D

    November Goals:
    • Walk dog 5-6x per week
    • Cross-train when weather does not permit walks: home version of weights & circuit training, Sweaty Betty or Leslie Sansone videos, WiiFit, yoga ~ in Nov. raking leaves will count!
    • Rest days: at least one per week but no more than two
    • Prelog food as often as possible & close MFP diary every day except: 11/17 holiday parade day / staging volunteer followed by adult beverages & brunch (it's tradition!); 11/22 Thanksgiving (US); possibly belated bday dinner w/ hubby
    • Net calories green or w/ 100 on 80% of month (24/30)
    • Take measurements Sat. 12/1 (before Jingle Bell 5K / goal < 45:00) & log on MFP
    • Scale goal: < 155#

    Weight loss is not linear. The scale is a tool with data. Focus on the process, not the outcome.
  • GW4321
    GW4321 Posts: 523 Member
    JFT, Wed, Oct 31
    1. log all food
    2. Eat less than 1800 calories
    3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    4. Walk for 120 minutes
    5. Rest day from lifting weights.
    Results- The logging and exercise was a success. I can’t say the same about the calories. There were too many cupcakes and cookies around yesterday. I didn’t go over maintenance, but it definitely wasn’t a day that would help me lose weight.

    JFT, Thurs, Nov 1
    1. log all food
    2. Eat less than 1700 calories
    3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    4. Walk for 90 minutes
    5. At least 30 minutes of lifting weights.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Hey everyone... I'm going for it today... 7K
  • Missmissy0003
    Missmissy0003 Posts: 250 Member
    It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted here. This months goals are to drink 80 oz of water and log everything I eat and to check I here everyday.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Hey everyone... I'm going for it today... 7K

    HALLELUJAH! IT'S DONE... TOTAL at 2:40p.m. 11/1/2018... 7,434 steps 👣 and counting.
    Whew! 😌 🙌. Doing Laundry and I am sooo thankful to be able to move today. Living in this
    MOMENT right now...and I am praying each of you are ok today. (((HUGS)))
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    November goals:
    8+ cups of water per day
    Starting weight 202.6-- goal 195
    gym 4x a week
    nightly walking 4x a week
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Final tally of steps for today, and I'm sure I missed some...
    7,802... Would have made 8 if I hadn't stopped for TV, and
    phone calls. YIPPIEEEEE! I can HONESTLY💯 say that this was
    a BETTER day for me.
    Goals for Friday

    JFT
    Up Early/ Meds/Wash/Dress
    Read
    Kids to bus stop by 8a.m.
    Make Green Tea
    Eat Something.. Maybe Grapefruit*
    Hair
    Nap... Lol
    Committed Reading**
    Lunch.. Diet Soup & Water
    Dinner... Diet Soup

    I think that makes for a nice Friday...
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all

    Busy day yesterday. Am so glad it’s nearly the weekend!

    Thursday goals recap
    - morning workout ❎ Funny heartburn episode again- was so painful! Went back to bed and eventually it passed and I got a bit more sleep
    - Buy veggies on way to work ✅
    - Take water with for planning time ✅
    - Arrive early for handover to cover ✅
    - Planning - English, Science, Update email, school trip. Folders?? ✅
    - Rearrange appraisal ❎ Head still off sick!
    - Parent information evening at kids’ school after work ✅
    - Check in with piano teacher ✅
    - Rest ❎

    Friday goals
    - morning workout
    - Take out cash for piano teacher on way to school
    - Fill 1.5ltr water bottle on arrival
    - Reply to J
    - Home at lunchtime for car. Drop off cash
    - Confirm play date and party plans for the kids next Friday
    - Write up notes from parent talk last night
    - stick worksheets for Monday and Tuesday
    - Order laminating pouches (a5 or a6?)
    - Hot yoga after work
    - Early night

    Happy Friday all! X
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,282 Member
    NOV 1 -- the start of a FRESH, NEW month
    1. log all food :):s But got into halloween candy
    2. red cup challenge - drink water. Do 5 somethings --- NOVEMBER challenge! :) Did 5 leg kicks each visit -- my legs even feel it!
    3. mindful eating :/:s See #1
    4. work on pc boards :)
    5. help hubby with work :)
    6. organize my knit fabrics for chemo hats - clean sewing room :)
    7. work on meal planning :/
    8. go and vote early (trying to avoid the lines!) :)
    9. get back on here - be accountable.. :)

    Very busy day today, but terrible food wise. Did great all day until Pizza hut for dinner. Then 5 halloween candies! So my calorie count again is really up there >:)>:) So hid all the candy, and plan to either send all to grandsons, or take to a place that distributes to people

    JFT, Frid, Nov 2
    1. log all food
    2. concentrate on water
    3. November challenge
    4. mindful eating
    5. go pick up fabric for chemo hats
    6. finish up 7 more chemo hats - to be picked up next week. I have 20 done so far!
    7. clean out garage if it is nice out
    8. work on pc boards - prep chassis for hubby
    9. plan menus
    10. go to sams
    11. get on here - be accountable
    12. stay out of halloween candy -- not worth it!


    Nov 1: Red cup water, :) fives :) --- Did 5 leg kicks each time --- about 4x remembered. But, got in 8+ c. water
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday was quite good, getting stuff done wise, but terrible diet wise. Had a bit of a snack fest and ended up going over by 1600 calories...

    Not going to dwell on it now, just move on - it's a new day! Even with that setback, I should still be able to lose half a pound this week if I stay on track for the rest of the week. And I might be able to lose a little more if I exercise and don't eat back the calories. So all is not lost.

    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :neutral: Did it this morning
    - No snacks :s
    - Take sensible portions at dinner :neutral: I didn't get a lot of choice, was just handed a portion and it wasn't very large!
    - Eat slowly and mindfully :neutral:
    - 3 bottles water :smile:
    - Equal volume soft drink to wine :smile:
    - Exercise DVD :smile:
    - Meditate :/
    - French homework :smile:
    - Something on career stuff :/ I think my list was too ambitious... I have Monday off though so I really will do stuff then!
    - Washing and washing up :smile:
    - Pack for weekend away :smile:
    - Pick up train tickets :smile:
    - Don't forget to go to dentist :smile:
    - Self care: pluck my eyebrows!!! (They are such a mess) :smile:
    - Self care: spend some time reading/ watching rubbish :smile:


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan
    - Eat slowly and mindfully
    - Be in the green
    - 3+ bottles water

    - 30+ minute lunch break
    - Meditate
    - French podcast and French article
    - Use train to catch up on French homework

    Current calorie balance: 1560 in the red, gah!
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. Quick run: 1 mile. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Saturday - check upcoming to-do list below; class at Y. Volunteering. November challenge: Red cup and fives! PUT STANDARDS ON BOARD ASAP.
    2. Finish week 15; check & update standards; draft week 16-18. ESSAY. Write blog post. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. Get sub for 2/28 and 3/1. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Jan? Check with Powell. Grade & input classwork.
    3. Class 2-3: Declaration & UDSR. Documentary. No reflection. Class 3 needs to do fiction paraphrase.
    4. Class 4: Socratic Seminar. Introduction.
    5. Review assessments. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Draft Machiavelli assessment.
    6. Update class websites! WRITE A DOGGONE POST. Finish essay if possible.
    7. Groceries. Steps to 10k.
    8. Prep Sat lunch/dinner. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00.

    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: 189.6

    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?
    3. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up. Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October).
    4. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
    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 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. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion.
    11. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Thursday
    1. Log all food :)
    2. Pick up protein shake from online order :)
    3. 3 waters before lunch :)
    4. 10 squats/bathroom trip :)
    5. Empty/fill dishwasher >:)
    6. Aldi trip after work :)
    7. Cook dinner at home :)
    8. Reasonable lunch choice :)

    JFT Fri AM
    1. Smoothie :)
    2. Fish Oil >:) DANGIT!!!
    3. Pack lunch? :)

    JFT Friday
    1. Log all food
    2. Eat packed lunch
    3. Cook dinner at home
    4. 10 wall push ups/bathroom trip
    5. 3 waters before lunch
    6. Reach out to wood stove installer and craigslist stove listing
    7. Pick up Vitamin Shoppe order - I'm trying elderberry extract as I've felt like a low grade cold for two weeks now, also trying magnesium calm for better sleep and more b-complex for mood!
    8. Take fish oil tonight after dinner
    9. 10 minutes stretching/core/meditation

    JFT Sat AM
    1. Smoothie
    2. Fish Oil
    3. L coming at 9:30 to pick up boxes
    4. Head over to moms to help clean by 10ish

    Happy Friday, Friends!
    @MaryRobinson40 WAY TO GO, Mary! Crushing goals!
    @slittlemeister Where are you off to this weekend?
    @HEGoddard0928 hope you are feeling a little better!
    @Jeschepp I've felt a cold coming on for like 2 weeks almost, but its not getting any better or worse? I hope you feel better soon! You've got this restarting your diet plan!
    @Snowflake1968 I'm so sorry to hear about the job news. Your ornaments are awesome! What about an etsy page?
    @Bex953172 Miss you!!! Hope everythings ok?
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Recap Th 11/1 ~ Just didn't want to get of bed early to walk dog, so today is rest day = sad dog :#
    1) Breakfast, lunch & snacks prelogged / dinner tonight w/ old friend D at Mexican restaurant, there will be adult beverages, and know my calories/sodium will be sky-high ~ not going to stress about, just get back to eating on plan tomorrow / 12c water & lots tomorrow! :# Had a great time catching up with long-time friend & ordered/ate/drank what I wanted. Guesstimated best I could after and, as expected, net calories RED 1,343 (eek :o ), sodium RED1,819 (yikes :o ), sugar -17, fiber & protein very good (yay). One good thing: 15c water :p Back on plan Fri.
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 5,369 steps :o that's low for me, 250+ steps 9/14 (rest day, board meeting > 1 hour, drinks & dinner) & 22 floors :#
    3) Nov. challenge ~ five somethings every bathroom trip ~ remembering at home is real challenge = Did 5s at work but forgot at home ~ maybe I'll put a sticky note on the bathroom mirror at home to remind me :p
    4) Use search function, find & update monthly goals on JFT = :smiley:
    5) Evening chores before/after dinner: read Sunday ads :/ too tired / wash dishes :smiley: / boil eggs :smiley:
    6) Unplug 9:00 :/ 9:30 / FLOSS :s / RETAINERS :s / verify/set alarm, bed & TV off 10:15 :smiley: (walk dog before work F)

    JFT F 11/2
    1) Walked dog before work & saw Orion (won't see next week w/ time change & different light level) / 3.6 mi 1:04:40 / stretched = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Nov. challenge ~ five somethings every bathroom trip ~ put note on bathroom mirror at home
    4) Leftovers day & meals/snacks prelogged / net calories green / 14c water
    5) Complete navigation guidelines for Planning folder
    6) Evening chores: wash towels / something on to-do list
    7) Unplug 10:00 (for 1st time in months, nothing to get up early for on Sat. & no alarm) / FLOSS REALLY / RETAINERS REALLY / bed not too late or I will be screwed up with time change & sleep for the whole next week
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Hey everyone... I'm going for it today... 7K

    HALLELUJAH! IT'S DONE... TOTAL at 2:40p.m. 11/1/2018... 7,434 steps 👣 and counting.
    Whew! 😌 🙌. Doing Laundry and I am sooo thankful to be able to move today. Living in this
    MOMENT right now...and I am praying each of you are ok today. (((HUGS)))

    You are doing so well! You should be so proud of yourself!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
    JFT - Thursday November 1
    2L of Water - :/ 1.75
    Calories in Green by 150 - :/ I think just a little in the red. I forgot to log 3 little chocolate treats. So probably close to 150 over.
    5 Fruits and Veggies- 3/5
    Only 1 Evening Snack - >:)>:)>:) Oh my! The snacking bug hit me big time last night! I should have exercised instead of ate
    Walk 1 Mile - >:)
    5 Littles at Bathroom Break :) I did this twice
    Write in Journal - :/
    Stay FOCUSED - DO IT - QUIT BEING DISAPPOINTED WITH MYSELF - :/ I could have done better, but I've certainly had worse days. So I'll forget it and move on.

    JFT - Friday November 2
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    5 Fruits and Veggies
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk 1 Mile
    5 Littles at Bathroom Break
    Write in Journal
    Stay FOCUSED - DO IT - QUIT BEING DISAPPOINTED WITH MYSELF

    I have to give notice to two staff members today. I was supposed to go to Calgary to get my own formal notice letter and take a car down, but it was calling for snow so it's postponed until Monday. I am so thankful it was cancelled it was a 90 Minute drive to work rather than 35 due to the road conditions.

    I am taking the Grands away to my cousin's tomorrow night for the night, I am quite looking forward to it.
    We are taking her granddaughter and my two to a craft fair and then just hanging out at her house so the two girls can play together. Her Granddaughter is 3 months younger than Michaela. I then really need to buckle down and get to crafting hard.

    @AJB1014 - I have looked into Etsy, but there is a monthly fee for it. We don't really have things to sell year round yet so I haven't wanted to have the cost. We are thinking about things we can do for the summer and year round though.

    I have to run out and meet someone and am really not wanting to drive to do it.


  • GW4321
    GW4321 Posts: 523 Member
    edited November 2018
    JFT, Thurs, Nov 1
    1. log all food
    2. Eat less than 1700 calories
    3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    4. Walk for 90 minutes
    5. At least 30 minutes of lifting weights.
    Results – I hit all of the goals except for my calories goal. I’m still struggling with eating too many snacks. Not sure where my willpower has gone! Hopefully the exercise cancels out some of my eating struggles.

    JFT, Fri, Nov 2
    1. log all food
    2. Eat less than 1700 calories
    3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
    4. Walk for 90 minutes
    5. At least 30 minutes of lifting weights.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Final tally of steps for today, and I'm sure I missed some...
    7,802... Would have made 8 if I hadn't stopped for TV, and
    phone calls. YIPPIEEEEE! I can HONESTLY💯 say that this was
    a BETTER day for me.
    Goals for Friday

    JFT
    Up Early/ Meds/Wash/Dress😁
    Read
    Kids to bus stop by 8a.m.😁
    Make Green Tea😁
    Eat Something.. Maybe Grapefruit*
    Hair
    Nap... Lol
    Committed Reading**
    Lunch.. Diet Soup & Water... Changed to brown rice, spinach, and Lima beans.
    Dinner... Diet Soup

    I think that makes for a nice Friday...

  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    @slittlemeister Where are you off to this weekend?

    I'm off to my mum's in the north of England! Not too far really, 2.5 hours on the train and it's quite a relaxed journey. Will hopefully have a nice relaxing family weekend :smile:

    Have a great weekend! X
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    Checking in from Friday
    1. Quick run - 1 mile. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Saturday - check upcoming to-do list below; class at Y. Volunteering. November challenge: Red cup and fives! PUT STANDARDS ON BOARD BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.
    2. Finish week 15; check & update standards; draft week 16-18. ESSAY. Write blog post. Print directions for volunteering Saturday. Add phone numbers. Input senator presentation grades for honors. Find/print WM study guide for Monday. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. Get sub for 2/28 and 3/1. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Jan? Check with Powell.
    3. Class 2-3: Machiavelli - Read-alouds, Documentary, Declaration & UDSR. Class 3 needs to do fiction paraphrase. No reflection. Grade & input classwork while they read.
    4. Class 4: Wes Moore - Capitalization practice. Read-alouds. Socratic Seminar? Introduction.
    5. Review assessments. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Develop Machiavelli. Brainstorm Malala. Review poetry test; update for 2018 and develop study materials.
    6. Update class websites! WRITE A DOGGONE POST. Finish essay if possible.
    7. Grocery shopping. Steps to 10k.
    8. Prep Sat lunch/dinner. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00.

    JFT Saturday
    1. Feed cats. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Leave for Y by 7:30. Treadmill run. Strength class.
    2. Shower. Check for directions and phone numbers. Volunteering.
    3. Check upcoming to-do list. November challenge: Red cup and fives!
    4. Finish essay and submit. Check on lunches tomorrow.
    5. Park walk if needed. Steps to 10k. Put laundry away.
    6. Prep Sun meals. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.

    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: 188.6

    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?
    3. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up. Apr 22 McC. Need sub. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October).
    4. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
    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 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. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion.
    11. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.

    Well somehow this tab disappeared while I went to look at something else. Glad I managed to find it again!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    slittlemeister wrote: »
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    @slittlemeister Where are you off to this weekend?

    I'm off to my mum's in the north of England! Not too far really, 2.5 hours on the train and it's quite a relaxed journey. Will hopefully have a nice relaxing family weekend :smile:

    Have a great weekend! X

    Sounds lovely! Traveling by train is really great! Thanks, enjoy your family time too! :)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Weekly Weigh-In = When I'm active I eat back calories. My weaknesses: I love food... my sweet tooth, especially chocolate... portion control... FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). I no longer weigh myself daily but I peek occasionally. Saturday a.m. weigh-in is my MFP logging day. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ as long as my trend is downward, I get there when I get there!

    Age 61, 5'4.5"
    GW #1: 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
    GW #2: 145 normal BMI
    UG maintain: 140 - 145 [Need to be realistic! Will revisit UG & may revise to maintain 145 - 150]

    11/5/15 = 195.0 joined MFP with no real plan except It's. Not. A. Diet.
    1/10/17 = 185.5 clearly not a regular on MFP / joined JFT, best group ever! :smiley:
    5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in
    06/03 = 177.5
    06/10 = 179.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before
    06/17 = 179.5 numerous meals away from home, several occasions w/ alcohol, happy no gain
    06/24 = 178.0 fluctuated during week, but ended ok
    07/01 = 176.0 Yay!!! Achieved June goal to stay <180
    07/08 = 177.5 oops
    07/15 = 176.5
    07/22 = 175.0
    07/29 = 174.0 saw at least one daily w-i below 174
    08/05 = 174.5 dined out for Girls Day Out & ate Dad's cooking & baking
    08/12 = 173.5 scale flirted with even lower numbers on daily weigh-ins
    08/19 = 173.5 had couple of high calorie days
    08/26 = 172.0 kind of a surprise
    09/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese :smiley:
    09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!
    09/16 = 169.5 yay, the middle number is a six!
    09/23 = 168.5 have lots challenges in upcoming week
    09/30 = 167.0 met Sept goal to stay under 170
    10/07 = 166.0
    10/14 = 166.5 dined out 2 days with adult beverages plus wine & cheesecake at spa
    10/21/17 = 166.5 dined out 2 days plus food day in office / no gain is good [joined Just Give Me 10 Days challenge (daily w/i)]
    10/28 = 164.5 very active week & watched CICO / reached October goal of 165
    11/04 = 163.0 wow, really surprised at this, daily fluctuations very up and down this week
    11/11 = 164.5 this is temporary b/c very high sodium yesterday
    11/18 = 162.0 big surprise, especially b/c I weigh myself daily and didn't see this all week
    11/25 = 163.0 no surprise after 2 no-logging-food days (parade day and Thanksgiving), just glad not worse
    12/02 = 161.0 Jingle Bell 5K day / 44:37 chip time & ave. pace 14:22 & very happy!
    12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything! :love:
    12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO
    12/23 = 157.5 no "workouts" but shoveled snow & snowshoed, busy with Christmas preparations
    12/30 = 159.0 Christmas Day no food/beverages logged
    01/06/18 = 159.0 New Year's Eve hubby & I splurged on treats & beverages (at home), and I did not log...totally worth it!
    01/13 = 157.0 big surprise! Yesterday evening, walked in Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19. Very happy with my time, wore layers of clothes in 10 degrees & NNW 12 mph wind, fun event.
    01/20 = 156.5
    01/27 = 156.5 maintaining / not a bad thing
    02/03 = sick / no weigh in
    02/10 = 152.5 unhealthy loss due to illness / I know weight will go back up & I'm totally fine with that
    02/17 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14 :star:
    02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month
    03/03 = 155.5 oops / still lower than before I was sick
    03/10 = 153.5 back on track
    03/17 = 152.5
    03/24 = 153.0 evening snacks & two days straight of 8 hr seminars (+ lots of sitting)
    03/31 = 153.5 pre-10K spaghetti supper night before / Badger State Brewing 10K 1:30:28.82 and average pace 14:35 :smiley:
    04/07 = 154.5 ack ~ ate Easter candy most evenings
    04/14 = 153.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard ~ yuck! Followed by day 2 of blizzard, then snow day (no work / still shoveling & plowing) on Monday ~ in APRIL ~ yikes! :p
    04/21 = 153.5 after such weird week & daily weight fluctuations, happy to maintain
    04/28 = 152.0
    05/05 = 153.5 kinda stalled three months + feeling hungry more often ~ since w/i 10# of goal, changed MFP setting to lose 1/2 lb. per week & see how it goes
    05/12 = 153.5 ok with this ~ think changing my MFP setting, and having more net calories to play with, is agreeing with me ~ I'm not so hungry all the time
    05/19 = 154.0 drinks (2 margaritas) & dinner w/ BFF night before + enjoyed everything!
    05/26 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6 :star:
    06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!
    06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30 :star:
    06/16 = 152.0
    06/23 = 156.0 end of vacation week & lots of eating out
    06/30 = 155.5
    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Ack!
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5 Packers 5K 44:50 ave pace 14:26 min/mile ~ beat goal < 45:00 :star:
    07/28 = 157.5 peanut M&M attacks (eek) + dinner out w/ SIL/niece (yum!) + staff luncheon (ick)
    08/03 = 155.5 started Evening Snack Challenge on JFT
    08/11 = 158.0 stressful week (job crap ~ hubby's & my own) >:) , Chinese buffet 1 evening & Feast with the Beasts (so worth it!)
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 during week ~ evening snack challenge not. so. good.
    08/25 = 156.0 prelogged as much as possible & CICO getting better
    09/01 = 154.5 included Taste on Broadway & office relocation so packing & moving boxes ~ very pleased
    09/08 = 157.5 too many office bday indulgences / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16 ~ beat goal of < 44:30 :star:
    09/15 = 156.0
    09/22 = 155.5 maybe lower if not for Pizza Ranch prairie pizza & wine at BFF's the night before
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 may include water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages / walked in Run for the Hill of It 5K in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over preceding week) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star: and learned only 25 out of 267 participants finished the hill < 1 min.
    10/20 = 155.0
    10/27 = 158.0 oops... lots of leaf-raking the evening before + too. much. snacking.
    11/03 = 156.5 better planning / stopped evening snacking (mostly)

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. Log all food :)
    2. Eat packed lunch :)
    3. Cook dinner at home :)
    4. 10 wall push ups/bathroom trip :)
    5. 3 waters before lunch >:)
    6. Reach out to wood stove installer and craigslist stove listing :) / >:)
    7. Pick up Vitamin Shoppe order - I'm trying elderberry extract as I've felt like a low grade cold for two weeks now, also trying magnesium calm for better sleep and more b-complex for mood! :)
    8. Take fish oil tonight after dinner :)
    9. 10 minutes stretching/core/meditation >:)

    JFT Sat AM
    1. Smoothie :)
    2. Fish Oil :)
    3. L coming at 9:30 to pick up boxes :)
    4. Head over to moms to help clean by 10ish - should be on schedule!

    Jft sat
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 1 water per seltzer
    3. Be kind
    4. Stay in deficit, anything under maintenance
    5. Eat lunch at mom's
    6. Be kind

    Jft sun am
    1. Smoothie
    2. Fish oil
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    edited November 2018
    JFT F 11/2
    1) Walked dog before work & saw Orion (won't see next week w/ time change & different light level) / 3.6 mi 1:04:40 / stretched = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 16,789 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 42 floors :smiley:
    3) Nov. challenge ~ five somethings every bathroom trip ~ put note on bathroom mirror at home = Yep :smiley:
    4) Leftovers day & meals/snacks prelogged / net calories green / 14c water = Great all day & stuck w/ leftovers plan :smiley: , then ate dry roasted peanuts after supper. :/ Net calories -200 :( , sodium -168 (yay?), sugar -29, fiber & protein excellent :smiley: & 14c water :smiley:
    5) Complete navigation guidelines for Planning folder = Part 1 done & Part 2 in progress ~ will finish & validate next week :smile:
    6) Evening chores: wash towels :smiley: / something on to-do list = refilled birdfeeders, rinsed & refilled birdbaths, trimmed ficus plant (finally), read newspaper ads, put away clean dishes... :smiley:
    7) Unplug 10:00 :smiley: (for 1st time in months, nothing to get up early for on Sat. & no alarm) / FLOSS REALLY :smiley: / RETAINERS REALLY :smiley: / bed not too late or I will be screwed up with time change & sleep for the whole next week :smiley:

    JFT Sat. 11/3 ~ Finally, slept in & logged on JFT on the weekend! :smiley:
    1) Walk dog
    2) Yard work / hubby and I want to get as much finished as possible (tomorrow will be rain/crap weather)
    3) Nov. challenge ~ 5 somethings every bathroom trip
    4) Not sure of meal plans for today / log everything / net calories green / 12c water
    5) Other to-do's if enough energy
    6) Move clocks back / unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & TV off 10:30

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