JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018
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Yay on the weight loss @snowflake1968! Hope it gives you a mental boost to help you through these last weeks at work.
@Bex953172 - Casey is just so gorgeous! My older daughter had thick hair like that as a baby. Makes me nostalgic! She’ll be 10 in feb and still has a mop but it’s down to her waist now!
@cschmitz110515 - smashing it on the activity front! Boom indeed!
@AJB1014 - hope the sluggishness passes and the energy returns. You’ve had a lot going on. Good to give yourself a break if you need it x
Had a good day today. Got everything on the list and more done. Tomorrow I have planning time out of class so can get some more life admin done and head into my birthday weekend feeling organised!
Wednesday goals recap
- morning workout ✅
- Water water water! ✅
- Home at lunchtime for car (run) ✅
- Meet with assistant head? ✅
- Eyebrows and grocery shopping ✅
- Cash for piano teacher ✅
- Early night ✅
Thursday goals
- morning workout
- Girls to take cakes to school for bake sale
- Planning time - water not snacking!
- Pay alarm company
- Buy present for S
- Research stocking fillers for kids
- Arrange present exchange for godchildren
- Lunchtime run home for car
- Home on time to help with homework
- Pack for weekend away
- Early night
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Weekly Weigh In - Averaged over 7 days
The scale this morning said 176.6, I didn't believe it really and tried again, same thing.... Maybe I found the sweet spot on the floor.
Great job!!
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JFT, Wed
1. log all food
2. mindful eating I want something to eat SO bad right now ... but sipping on my water, eating some frozen grapes.
3. sit down while I eat
4. read response cards
5. concentrate on water
Only have 4 cups in today ... need to gulp down that water
6. go to the doctor of yearly physical Doctor said my heart rate is very low -- 44. So he told me at some point I would most likely need a pacemaker ,but hopefully not for awhile. My BMI is 28 ... so need to get these 20 pounds off, and my cholesterol is climbing near 225!! Last year it was 205. The only good thing is that my good cholesterol is also high, but I don't like seeing these high number. So this year and next year I have to get serious!
7. finish up tote bags ... so I can start more xmas gifts .. .embroideried towel sets 3 tote bags finished, 3 reading pillows finished. Oh ... so much yet to do! Why do I wait until thanksgiving to start!
8. listen to podcast Might try and still get this in.
9. read beck diet solution. Might try and still get this in.
JFt, Thus
1. can't go to the gym again ... another doct appt, and have to take the car in
2. log all food
3. concentrate on water
4. go to doctor/ take in car
5. help hubby ship
6. look online for Christmas ideas
7. mindful eating
8. sit while I eat
9. distract myself when I have cravings.
10. 4260 calories has to get me through until Monday ... so be good!3 -
Hi Sisters!!! Hope everyone survived today's events.
Update on me... Went to the clinic today.... They did a Pap
Smear and a biopsy on me. Ouchie!!! Hope I don't gross everyone out
with what I'm about to share...
I haven't had intercourse in over 8 years. So it was like being a virgin
all over again. The doc is positioned ready for me and just when she tells me
to scoot down farther on the table... CRAMP!!! POW! In my thigh.😂
Could barely spread my legs... I said DOC, I'VE BEEN MIA FOR YEARS,
YOU'RE IN UNCHARTERED TERRITORY. My body doesn't recognize this position.
LMBO!!! And she began her probe with a small speculum. And she's talking to the help
nurse about my V.... This one's to small, I cranked it as far as it would go. I can't see
in her, Find me the bigger one, The large, yes the large. She apologized and inserted
the large. I'm cranking this one too. I said doc, is everything looking alright down
there? Yes, she says... Well doc I wanna know if there are any abnormalities?
None that I can see, everything looks ok.
I will get the results later and they're talking scheduling an ultrasound next time I'm in.
I tell my daughter about my concerns and she says... What Mom, you wanted to
know if you had a pretty *kitten*... I said, yeah I haven't seen it, and I was wondering if it
would still turn a man on? She burst into laughter... Mommy! I just can't with you.😂😂😂
I said, that was way too much action for an inactive V.4 -
Hi all. Had a very unbalanced day. Woke up late, scarfed half a breakfast and went to lunch late. Ended up leaving work late, but sticking to working out. That left most of my calories for dinner, and by that point I was soooo hungry. Need to work on a better balance for food throughout the day. Also not being late all the time to work, so hard for me. @sophia_alegria11 let me know if you have any tips!
@cschmitz110515 Look at all those smileys! Nice work not eating the samples!
@snowflake1968 I hear you with the depression, it's awful. Be sure to be kind to yourself and stick to your routines as much as possible. This too shall pass. You are stronger than the depression, my friend!
@maryrobinson40 Those appointments are the WORST. Because of my body the examination is usually quite painful as well, and I find I feel very vulnerable and exposed (literally and emotionally!). Take care of yourself today, and remember you are perfect just as you are.
For Today:
Up with alarm-utter fail! Slept past it and had a half hour to get ready
Drink 80 oz. of water ✅
Work out 30 minutes ✅
Do a load of laundry ✅ ✅
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 3!) ✅
Track and post here ✅
For tomorrow:
Up with alarm
Drink 80 oz. of water
Work out 30 minutes
Have fun on my date
Follow the Mayo Clinic Diet 2-week plan (DAY 4, 10 to go!)
Track and post here3 -
JFT goals, Thursday (29.11.18):
1. Do 1 Min plank, side & front. Reduced it since I can't manage 2 min. I have become so unfit.
2. Walk for 3 Km minimum
3. Do sudharshana kriya
4. Do not spend more than 30 bucks on food
5. Complete learning incoterms
Things I need to work on gradually:
1. Be consistent in exercising
2. Work on saving money
3. Drink enough water
4. Reduce sugar in tea & coffee. Use stevia instead
5. Be within calorie limit & create a deficit
6. Learn something w.r.t work everyday3 -
Anyone here has issue of elevated prolactin levels?0
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@maryrobinson40 oh my god LOL!
I had my first one after Casey was born, I killed two birds with one stone and got the coil put in too! (no more babies for me!)
Haha its even bad for an active V! I was used to people prodding and poking down there from pregnancies but it was still bad lol!
8 years! You need to go get some action girl!3 -
Busy day yesterday - I ended up doing a job application! It's not quite finished yet, need to finish today as deadline is midnight. It looks like the perfect role. Unfortunately, it might involve quite a big salary cut. I will have to try to haggle, if I get the job
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 3+ bottles water
- Savour every bite
- No eating whilst standing
- Give myself credit!
- Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving
- Leave work at 7pm
- Send off job application!
- Read Beck Diet Solution
- Gratitude journal
Current calorie balance: 500 in the red3 -
TimeToReduceFat wrote: »slittlemeister wrote: »Nearly a full house yesterday...
Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
- 3+ bottles water
- No alcohol
- Savour every bite
- No eating whilst standing
- Give myself credit!
- 45 minute lunch break
- Meditate
- 2+ of French podcast, article, book
- Finish work at 6.30 pm latest
- Read Beck Diet Solution
- Gratitude journal
- Lights out by 11 Just after
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green with a deficit
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Run to work
- Savour every bite
- No eating whilst standing
- Give myself credit!
- Differentiate between hunger, desire and craving
- 45 minute lunch break
- Meditate
- 2+ of French podcast, article, book
- Finish work at 7pm latest
- Read Beck Diet Solution
- Gratitude journal
- Lights out by 11
Current calorie balance: 110 in the green
I noticed that you meditate. How do you do it? And how do you feel afterwards? I can't seem to get myself to sit still to meditate.
I use the Headspace app, it has lots of guided meditations that last 10-20 minutes depending on what option you choose.
Guided meditations make it easier to meditate because they keep giving you little instructions to keep you in it! (E.g. listen to sounds, scan your body, now focus on your breath...)
It can still be hard to sit still and focus for 15 minutes but it gets easier over time and it does make me feel refreshed and clearer headed afterwards! I often choose to do it at lunch, to clear my head a bit before getting back down to it...
The Headspace app is good, although once you've done the free ones (30 days) you have to pay and it's not super cheap. I've heard others talking about the Calm app, I think that's meant to be good and I think has more freebies on it!5 -
Jft Thursday
- 8 glasses of water
- Be in the green
- Exercise
- Tidy the house
- Try get out of this brain fog!4 -
@slittlemeister : Thanks0
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Thought of the day: Why are babies so good at pick-pocketing
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Hi All!
I just found this thread, it looks like something I could really benefit from - a way of making sure to focus on each day.
Just for today, Thursday:
1. Drink more than four glasses of water
2. Exercise for 30 minutes
3. Stick to my shopping list
4. Forgive myself for recent poor choices to stop the sabotage cycle
5. Avoid Wine
6. Update debt spreadsheet/make extra payments
7. Consider tomorrow's goals.
I already love this - thinking about today and tomorrow's goals rather than the huge goal of losing three stone!
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Good Morning All!!! The good news is, I didn't gain back every pound I shed before Thanksgiving! However,
I did gain 2 pounds from eating every day. Too many collard greens.... Lol…. So, I'm not at all
upset about it because I ate well, and said NO to the right things.
Bad news, my blood pressure was at its highest yesterday... 181/97.
Stress level was up after some disturbing news from my 28 yr. old daughter. Prayed about it.
Doc says I need a change of atmosphere.. I totally agree.
JFT
TAKE GREAT NIECES TO THE BUS STOP
PICK UP, AND TAKE MIDDLE DAUGHTER TO HER APPOINTMENT
MINDFUL EATING
WORK ON CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
DRINK 4 WATER
EXERCISE
READ
DO SOME ONLINE SEARCHING FOR PRICES
GET TO BED EARLY
MAKE SURE ALL MEDS ARE TAKEN4 -
Checking in from Wednesday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Pack breakfast & lunch. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge - red cup and fives! TAKE SHOES AND TSHIRT.
2. Finish Week 18. Duo. Blog post. Review weekly project. Need to RS dr appts for 2/7 as it conflicts with conference 2/7 and 2/8. Check on sub for 2/7 and 2/8 as well as 2/28, 3/1, 3/4. Dr appts March? April? DOUBLE CHECK WEEK 17. REPRINT. Request 7-8 from DD and fill out form; check with DP on 28-1. Submit conference request; SAVE A DIGITAL COPY.
3. Class 2-3: Present Machiavelli projects. Reflection 45. WM ch 2. Add to class website; update class websites. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
4. Class 4 - Headbandz. Reflection 45. Socratic Seminar. 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
6. Quiz. Write blog comments. Draft essay. Put laundry away. How We Learn p. 130-180. Check black bag for phone!
7. Strength 4:30. Add 'headpins and eyepins' to grocery list. Make plans for next week's meals and update grocery list. Check with D about days off - 2/28 and 3/1 or 3/1 and 3/4? Check about angel tree.
8. Prep Thu lunch: Soup plus. Chop celery. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:05.
JFT Thursday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives!
2. Check standards on week 17. PARENT CALLS ABOUT MISSING WORK. Check with DK about conference. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Finish Week 18 draft. Email about conference program. Check on when proposals will be finished.
3. Class 2-3: WM ch 3. Introduce project. Reflection 46. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Note: All late work by 11/30. ** Talk to JW about KB and whether or not Honors is a good idea for next term.
4. Class 4: Headbandz. Update class websites. Project work: type paragraphs. NEED MORE SCAFFOLDING! 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
6. Update class websites. Write blog comments. Meet with M after school about KW. Dishes.
7. Zumba 5:30. Discuss meals for next week. Check on angel tree - get ticket. Finish How We Learn.
8. Prep Fri lunch: BBQ salad. Chop celery. Prep oatmeal for breakfast. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00.
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
October: 185.4
Today: 189.2
Ongoing plans/ideas
1. Jewelry - check on headpins and eyepins. Check on black/orange jewelry and see what color of metal is used.
2. 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.
3. Create poetry project using Those Winter Sundays, Sonnet 18, and Sonnet 30.
4. Develop writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts.
5. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Barn order: stapler,
6. 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). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Gifts for dad and DH - look for licorice puffs (Dollar Tree), cookbook.
8. 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?
9. 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).
10. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.
11. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.3 -
Good Thursday Morning to All,
RECAP Wednesday 11/28/18
Hit 8,000 steps It was a mostly sit down day at work but I managed to make 8.035 steps.
5 somethings every bathroom break It’s getting easier every time. I’m now doing this at home; it’s been easier at work b/c I welcome the break from my computer and I’m mindful about moving when I go to the restroom. The trick is moving before anyone else comes into the bathroom and wonders what’s going on in the stall next to them
Sit down for every bite Yup, even if it’s to sip water.
Give myself credit This one is hard. I’ve never been my own cheerleader but it’s never too late to start.
Something interesting happened last night. I had an early lunch and got home EXHAUSTED and ravenous. I did eat over my calories for the day (304 in the red to be exact) BUT, as soon as I ate I felt totally re-energized. I think that for the first time I’m able to see the connection between EATING AND FUELING the body. It felt really good b/c I had the energy to prep today’s lunch and do a couple of other things that I’m typically too tired to do when I get home from work. I wake up early (4:30 am) b/c I’m a morning person so when I get home at 6:00’ish, I’m totally wiped out. It was a surprising feeling for me and I think it all rolls into the “mindfulness” that the Beck book places so much emphasis on.
A propos, I’m on Day 6 now: Find a Diet Coach. I’ve thought about this and can’t seem to find anyone around me whom I would like to ask so, like some others on this thread, I’m making myself accountable to y’all. I think this would work great for me. We are after all on the same journey and each one of us knows about the struggles and successes. Needless to say there are no judgements so I feel totally comfortable with sharing and being held accountable by the group.
Sooo, JFT Thursday 11/29/18
Hit 10,000 steps
5 somethings every bathroom break
Sit down with every bite
Eat slowly and mindfully
Give myself credit
Y’all have a great Thursday and stay warm if you live where you have real winters
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Sofia_Alegria wrote: »Good Thursday Morning to All,
RECAP Wednesday 11/28/18
Hit 8,000 steps It was a mostly sit down day at work but I managed to make 8.035 steps.
5 somethings every bathroom break It’s getting easier every time. I’m now doing this at home; it’s been easier at work b/c I welcome the break from my computer and I’m mindful about moving when I go to the restroom. The trick is moving before anyone else comes into the bathroom and wonders what’s going on in the stall next to them
Sit down for every bite Yup, even if it’s to sip water.
Give myself credit This one is hard. I’ve never been my own cheerleader but it’s never too late to start.
Something interesting happened last night. I had an early lunch and got home EXHAUSTED and ravenous. I did eat over my calories for the day (304 in the red to be exact) BUT, as soon as I ate I felt totally re-energized. I think that for the first time I’m able to see the connection between EATING AND FUELING the body. It felt really good b/c I had the energy to prep today’s lunch and do a couple of other things that I’m typically too tired to do when I get home from work. I wake up early (4:30 am) b/c I’m a morning person so when I get home at 6:00’ish, I’m totally wiped out. It was a surprising feeling for me and I think it all rolls into the “mindfulness” that the Beck book places so much emphasis on.
A propos, I’m on Day 6 now: Find a Diet Coach. I’ve thought about this and can’t seem to find anyone around me whom I would like to ask so, like some others on this thread, I’m making myself accountable to y’all. I think this would work great for me. We are after all on the same journey and each one of us knows about the struggles and successes. Needless to say there are no judgements so I feel totally comfortable with sharing and being held accountable by the group.
Sooo, JFT Thursday 11/29/18
Hit 10,000 steps
5 somethings every bathroom break
Sit down with every bite
Eat slowly and mindfully
Give myself credit
Y’all have a great Thursday and stay warm if you live where you have real winters
This group is the BEST diet coach I've ever had. It feels different when your surrounded by people who not only push you to be better but lift you up in the process! Also that is so great that you are finding you have more energy already!!! I like the sit down for every bite, I need to work on this too.3 -
clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in from Wednesday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Pack breakfast & lunch. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge - red cup and fives! TAKE SHOES AND TSHIRT.
2. Finish Week 18. Duo. Blog post. Review weekly project. Need to RS dr appts for 2/7 as it conflicts with conference 2/7 and 2/8. Check on sub for 2/7 and 2/8 as well as 2/28, 3/1, 3/4. Dr appts March? April? DOUBLE CHECK WEEK 17. REPRINT. Request 7-8 from DD and fill out form; check with DP on 28-1. Submit conference request; SAVE A DIGITAL COPY.
3. Class 2-3: Present Machiavelli projects. Reflection 45. WM ch 2. Add to class website; update class websites. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
4. Class 4 - Headbandz. Reflection 45. Socratic Seminar. 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
6. Quiz. Write blog comments. Draft essay. Put laundry away. How We Learn p. 130-180. Check black bag for phone!
7. Strength 4:30. Add 'headpins and eyepins' to grocery list. Make plans for next week's meals and update grocery list. Check with D about days off - 2/28 and 3/1 or 3/1 and 3/4? Check about angel tree.
8. Prep Thu lunch: Soup plus. Chop celery. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:05.
JFT Thursday
1. AM weights. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. November challenge: Red cup and fives!
2. Check standards on week 17. PARENT CALLS ABOUT MISSING WORK. Check with DK about conference. Get sub for 2/7 and 2/8. RS dr. appts for 2/7 - March? April? Put poetry quiz into Google Forms. Blog post. Duo. Finish Week 18 draft. Email about conference program. Check on when proposals will be finished.
3. Class 2-3: WM ch 3. Introduce project. Reflection 46. Need to practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Note: All late work by 11/30. ** Talk to JW about KB and whether or not Honors is a good idea for next term.
4. Class 4: Headbandz. Update class websites. Project work: type paragraphs. NEED MORE SCAFFOLDING! 4th needs practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles).
5. Review S2 plans. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block. Review unit plans and compare to notes outlines. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
6. Update class websites. Write blog comments. Meet with M after school about KW. Dishes.
7. Zumba 5:30. Discuss meals for next week. Check on angel tree - get ticket. Finish How We Learn.
8. Prep Fri lunch: BBQ salad. Chop celery. Prep oatmeal for breakfast. Weigh and log. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:00.
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
October: 185.4
Today: 189.2
Ongoing plans/ideas
1. Jewelry - check on headpins and eyepins. Check on black/orange jewelry and see what color of metal is used.
2. 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.
3. Create poetry project using Those Winter Sundays, Sonnet 18, and Sonnet 30.
4. Develop writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts.
5. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Barn order: stapler,
6. 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). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Gifts for dad and DH - look for licorice puffs (Dollar Tree), cookbook.
8. 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?
9. 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).
10. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.
11. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.
Teachers are superheros - that is all!2 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »Good Morning All!!! The good news is, I didn't gain back every pound I shed before Thanksgiving! However,
I did gain 2 pounds from eating every day. Too many collard greens.... Lol…. So, I'm not at all
upset about it because I ate well, and said NO to the right things.
Bad news, my blood pressure was at its highest yesterday... 181/97.
Stress level was up after some disturbing news from my 28 yr. old daughter. Prayed about it.
Doc says I need a change of atmosphere.. I totally agree.
JFT
TAKE GREAT NIECES TO THE BUS STOP
PICK UP, AND TAKE MIDDLE DAUGHTER TO HER APPOINTMENT
MINDFUL EATING
WORK ON CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
DRINK 4 WATER
EXERCISE
READ
DO SOME ONLINE SEARCHING FOR PRICES
GET TO BED EARLY
MAKE SURE ALL MEDS ARE TAKEN
Proud of you for your Thanksgiving victories! Sorry to hear about the stress and blood pressure though - if only we could all hop on a JFT cruise ship for some R&R!!! In the meantime you and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers xo and OMG I just read your post from yesterday and you've got me dying laughing - I would love to hang out and laugh with you and your girls.4 -
Greeny19832014 wrote: »Hi All!
I just found this thread, it looks like something I could really benefit from - a way of making sure to focus on each day.
Just for today, Thursday:
1. Drink more than four glasses of water
2. Exercise for 30 minutes
3. Stick to my shopping list
4. Forgive myself for recent poor choices to stop the sabotage cycle
5. Avoid Wine
6. Update debt spreadsheet/make extra payments
7. Consider tomorrow's goals.
I already love this - thinking about today and tomorrow's goals rather than the huge goal of losing three stone!
Hi! Welcome! It's totally helped me achieve my goals that felt impossible when I was going it alone and only looking at the big picture. Happy to have you join 2 -
JFY (Wednesday, 11/28/18)
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Shovel the driveway (it's that time of year again)
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day
JFT (Thursday, 11/29/18) --> Started dating my husband 26 years ago today.
1) Log ALL my food for the day
2) Go to the gym
3) Drink 8 glasses of water BEFORE having a Diet Coke
4) Stay "in the green" with my calorie intake for the day2 -
Does anyone have that list of the food cravings and what emotion it represents.
Getting a chocolate problem lol!0 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Prelog what you can
2. WATER WATER WATER!!!
3. Cook dinner at home - Pork, mashed potatoes, green beans
4. Empty/fill dishwasher
5. 10 Lunges/bathroom trip - these are SO hard for me right now! But I remember when squats were so hard too and now they are easy so I'm excited to make progress! SO SORE
6. One load of laundry - socks!
7. Hang clean laundry
8. Bed by 9:30
9. Take fish oil after dinner - I've thought about it a few times in the evening and just not done it although I should be - my morning habit is solid again, time to work on evening dose! Wait did I do this? I think so...just double checked log and remembered that I logged it, forgot to take it, then remembered I'd logged it in my journal and wanted to be accountable so I took it!
JFT Thurs AM
1. Fish oil
2. Smoothie
3. Elderberry
4. Glass of water
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. WATER!!!
3. Make plan to get stove home by Fri 3PM
4. Cook dinner at home
5. 15 Wall push ups/bathroom trip
6. Empty/fill dishwasher
7. Put away laundry
8. One load of laundry
9. DH quality time
10. Bed by 9:302 -
Does anyone have that list of the food cravings and what emotion it represents.
Getting a chocolate problem lol!
Chocolate cravings are usually magnesium related for me - I drink this stuff before bed and it not only knocks me out but I only require 1 piece of dark chocolate per day to survive now instead of an entire candy bar! It's also been helping a lot with racing thoughts before bed.
http://naturalvitality.com/natural-calm-faqs/2 -
Thank you! For those with no tracker, or another type of tracker, when Fitbit recognizes that I completed all my designated hours with 250+ steps, the app literally shows Boom! Just a little fun (and challenge) on my way to an active day.@cschmitz110515 - smashing it on the activity front! Boom indeed!
@Faebert and @clicketykeys I am always amazed at all the activities on your JFT lists. You rock!
Thanks to you, too! I suffer from FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and free food/drink samples are so hard for me to resist. Especially sweets & alcohol.@cschmitz110515 Look at all those smileys! Nice work not eating the samples!
@slittlemeister and @Snowflake1968 Good luck on the job applications!
@TimeToReduceFat Whenever I try to meditate, I use the Calm app (free version ~ thanks @Saragirl2!) or a YouTube video. If I can actually get myself to sit through it, I feel relaxed and refreshed. But I often find myself wandering. I learned an acronym for MINDFUL a while back: Meditate / Interpret differently / Non-judgmental / Discover things about self / Forgive ~ grudges do no good / Urge surf ~ don't react automatically, make conscious choices / Look after self. Other tips I learned: Find a quiet place to sit. Focus on breath. Beware of mind wandering. Be present in the moment; if/when wayward thoughts start, begin again. Just breathe.
@maryrobinson Hugs to you, dear girl!
Welcome newbies! This is a great community for support and accountability in a very non-judgmental way. I love JFT!
Have a great day, all.3 -
Just For Today: drink 3L of water and start eating when physically hungry2
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Recap W 11/28
1) Another pre-sunrise w/ single digit wind chill but I know that once roads are snow- and ice-covered, walks will be treadmill only so... walked dog before work / 3.52 mi 1:03:56 / stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 18,370 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! & 60 floors
3) Nov. challenge 5 somethings every bathroom trip... Dare I say this is starting to become habit? Not every time of course, but good enough!
4) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / 14c water = Had to swap lunch plans when I realized bread was starting to mold, but worked out ok, even got rid of more leftovers. And have been doing well with NO evening snacking ~ yay! Net calories & sodium green , sugar -25 (fruits/veggies, skyr & 1 portion pumpkin bread), fiber excellent (yay), protein good (yay), 14c water (yay)
5) Evening to-do's = got lots done: 2 loads laundry, even took everything upstairs & put away / digital decluttering ~ yay / washed dishes / meal planned & grocery list
6) Unplug 9:00 almost / floss / retainers / set/verify alarm, bed & TV OFF 10:15 (walk dog before work Th ~ light snow predicted but s/b ok)
JFT R 11/29 ~ Felt exhausted when early alarm went off, so reset & slept 1 hour more & rest day = sad dog. And this morning it's snowing lightly, so if roads remain slippery, I will resort to treadmill in our basement = sad me. I've had enough slip and falls in past winters, don't need anymore.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
2) Nov. challenge 5 somethings every bathroom trip / I think I will keep this challenge in future months!
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories w/i 100 green / 14c water
4) Evening: gas in car / pick up Sat. race packet / choir 6:30 / grocery shop after choir / replace batteries in treadmill / other to-do's?
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify alarm, bed & tv off 10:15 (workout before work F ~ maybe walk dog if roads ok, otherwise home version weights & circuit-training)2
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