JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019

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  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Hi all! Back from a 3 day weekend out of town. I did somewhat mixed with eating, but killed it for exercise and walked a ton every day-I even hit 13,000 one day! Still getting things a bit back on track.
    @bookmeister86 Thanks for the encouragement and tips around running a 5k. I think I want to try! I am so inspired by you!
    @maryrobinson40 Are you feeling better?

    JFT (4/1)
    drink 80 oz. water :( forgot my water bottle and just never caught up
    eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups :( still pretty mixed
    stay between 1.2-1.4k calories :(
    exercise 30 minutes :(
    go to bed between 9-10 :(
    track all food/exercise ✅
    post on JFT ✅

    JFT (4/2)
    drink 80 oz. water
    eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
    stay between 1.2-1.4k calories
    exercise 30 minutes
    go to bed between 9-10
    track all food/exercise
    post on JFT
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,463 Member
    fsnonvmzir1h.jpeg

    My baby girl with her bright pink hair and makeup for Sue, the not so helpful fairy, in Pinocchio Jr.
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,500 Member
    @maryrobinson are the ?abscesses healing? feeling better?
    @nlmackey98 baby girl is gorgeous (and looks like you)
    Had already submitted the bulk of tax stuff, but had been procrastinating about the last 10% - addressed that today! What a relief and it didn't take long at all. Dh has been sick, turns out it was flu, starting to get back to normal around here.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smile:
    - Stick to food plan :neutral: I had two extra yoghurts as was hungry/greedy. But overall was still in green (though would have liked a larger deficit given I exercised)
    - Be in the green :smile:
    - 4 bottles water :smile: Will be done with #4 by the time I get off this train...
    - No alcohol :smile: Despite really feeling like some
    - Exercise DVD :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :/ No, I wolfed down my dinner
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile: I did consider some extra food in the afternoon and talked myself out of it
    - Give myself credit! :/ Not actively
    - Stay positive :neutral:

    - 30+ minute lunch break :smile:
    - Meditate :/
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast :neutral: 1/2 only
    - Finish work at 7.30pm :smile: At 7, couldn't be bothered to do any more!
    - Book bus :/ Couldn't be bothered to do that either...
    - Pack stuff for night away :smile:
    - Gratitude journal :smile:
    - Lights off by 11 :smile:


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Stick to food plan
    - Don't grate too much cheese on pasta!
    - 3 bottles water + lots of soft drink
    - Go for run

    - No eating whilst standing
    - Savour every bite
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
    - Give myself credit!
    - Stay positive

    - 45 minute lunch break
    - Meditate
    - 2+ of French book, article, podcast
    - Leave work by 7pm
    - Lights off by 12, if not before

    Weekly calorie balance: 30 in green

    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation

    How I practised Mindful Moderation yesterday: By refusing offer (from boyfriend) of pre-dinner snack, knowing that dinner was nearly ready. And ensuring that I stayed in the green even though I felt like eating more.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    @nlmackey98 Shes gorgeous! Loving the pink hair and make up!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 2 April

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit excercise goals
    January challenge
    February challenge
    March challenge
    April challenge?

    Has anyone thought about an April challenge please?
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,229 Member
    4/1/19 Mon
    Weight: 155.8 lbs
    *4 glasses of water 🙂
    *stay in green 🙂
    *work in exercise 😞
    *Be in bed by midnight--I KNOW THAT I'LL START DOING THIS ONE OF THESE DAYS! lol! 😞

    Jft 4/2/19
    Weight
    Water
    Stay in green
    Work in exercise
    Bed by midnight
    Plan meals

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member

    JFT 1st April

    Eat sensibly I did, apart from a cereal bar in the evening which I didn't need
    Do back exercises only did some stretches
    Housework Yes
    Pay bills No, must do today
    Plan evening meal Yes. Although I was busy with grandson when son got home, so he actually made the meal

    Had a nice afternoon yesterday, 2 friends were coming to visit. One turned up but the other didn't. And I babysat grandson so his Mum could get some things done in peace.

    JFT 2nd April

    Eat sensibly
    Do back exercises
    Pay bills
    Visit parents
    Walk with friend
    Plan evening meal, lots of veg

    This thread is such a fast moving one, I read and want to reply but then I get overwhelmed and forget what I've read, sorry. However this morning I remembered...

    @maryrobinson40 - I hope your face is getting better, and that both the doctor appointments go well.

    @nlmackey98 - lovely photo, definite family resemblance :)

    @mytime6630 - is there a law in the USA which says you're not allowed to freeze 3 cookies lol :)

  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Log all food👍
    2. Workout at home👍
    3. Drink 150oz water👍
    4. One healthy post dinner snack👍

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Gym
    4. One healthy post dinner snack
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning all! I would love to respond to everyone but I must hurry and get ready and I feel so sick right now. Big hugs to everyone, especially those of you going through difficult times. You are all wonderful!

    Yesterday 4/1:

    1. Stay within calorie goal 😑 about 60 over, nothing crazy, will try to offset it today
    2. Go for a walk at lunch😁
    3. Finish work at 5:15😞
    4. Go grocery shopping😁
    5. Cook dinner😁

    JFT 4/2:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Go for a walk at lunch
    3. Finish work at 5:15
    4. Work out after work
    5. Cook dinner
  • daneejela
    daneejela Posts: 461 Member
    Just for today:
    - 20 squats
    - mindful eating (stop eating before feeling full)
    - no eating after dinner
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    I find your support and caring for one another truly inspiring. And addictive. I got up late and don't have time to address each of you. But your sharing of life events is heart-warming. I can relate to the posts about husbands for sure. I am a planner and he is not. So dinner time is really tough!! Anyway, I would love to chat longer and address you each; but I must remember my limits and do what I can JFT!

    JFT ~Tuesday (4/02)
    Morning Affirmations √
    Check~in w/MFP pals √
    Plan & Pack meals/Snacks √
    Track
    15 Min clean something before work
    Park in town
    Walk to mom’s & back (20+ min)
    Work
    Put Night plan into effect to not binge:
    Change clothes, brush hair, wash face
    Eat dinner mindfully at the table
    Drink hot tea
    Brush teeth, Go to bed & Say “Kitchen Closed!”
    Post on MFP just before lights out or in the morning, not after dinner.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Be positive and kind :)
    2. Log all food :)
    3. Leave the past in the past :)
    4. Drink 2 waters before leaving :)
    5. Drink 3 waters at job 2 :)
    6. Follow up with hot tub customer :)
    7. Follow up with above ground customer >:)
    8. Cook dinner at home :)
    9. Load of laundry :)
    10. Run dishwasher :) DH DID!

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Positive and Kind
    2. Log all food
    3. Drink 4 waters before leaving
    4. Follow up with AG customer
    5. Drink 3 waters at job 2
    6. Cook dinner at home
    7. Take meds
    8. Bed by 9:30
    9. Mini meal plan
    10. Shower, shave legs, moisturize, dry hair
    11. Check oil level

    Some habits that need help over the next few weeks
    • Morning coffee - bring home/wash tumbler and straw, buy some cheap whole bean coffee and get back to cold brewing
    • Breakfast - drink smoothie, even if not hungry, it helps keep blood sugar from spiking and crashing all day long. It's the foundation of so many other habits; fish oil, getting enough protein for the day, packing my lunch, etc.
    • Meal planning - The freezer is nearly empty and vacation is on Friday, but I need to rally! Do the best I can with what I have for remainder of week. When refilling freezer and planning; more chicken, one vegetarian night, one pescatarian night (anyone have any easy fish/seafood recipes?) - cholesterol has become an issue for DH too. We like red meat a little too much with a cattle farm right next door.
    • No spend weeks - reinstate these once a month!
    • Daily weigh ins! - the scale is just data, not a judgement. But, I do need that feedback to know when to reel it in.
    • Packing lunches - no DH at work means I'm giving myself too many excuses to eat convenience food. The accountability of eating lunch WITH someone always helped me make the better choices. A gentle reminder that I am worthy of the better choice, with or without an audience. Fast food is only rewarding for a fleeting moment, the feeling of accomplishment lasts all day!
    • Self care - sometimes this means doing nothing, sometimes it means doing all the things. Take more time to check in with myself.

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,639 Member
    Recap M 4/1 ~ Wintry mix possible & we had snow flurries ~ ACK!
    1) Walked dog pre-dawn before work & stretched after / 3.09 mi 54:27 / heard lots of birds: song, ducks, geese, turkeys, cranes & saw beautiful sunrise pre-clouds = happy dog & happy me B)
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,554 steps, 250+ 13/14 (board meeting) & 48 floors :smiley:
    3) Update monthly goals on JFT = Ran out of time :/
    4) Meals & snacks prelogged / net calories zero / 14c water = Did ok, but busy evening & felt a little hungry so snacked on veggie straws after supper. On the plus side, I counted them out vs. eating straight from the bag, and I shared a few with dog. :D Net calories -275 :/ , sodium -771 :/ , sugar green 8 :smiley: , fiber & protein excellent & 14c water
    5) Evening: AO dropping off projector & box :smile: / wash towels (start ASAP) :smiley: / put away clean dishes :smile: / declutter something :smiley: / other? put paper in recycle bin & PM'd hubby to put bin on curb when he got home from work :smiley:
    6) Unplug 9:00 :# except for texts with youngest brother ~ he's going to do another 10K with me in June, an event I've done about 25X :mrgreen: / floss :smiley: / retainers :D they felt tight ~ that's what I get for skipping nights / set/verify early alarm, bed & tv off 10:20 >:) bed an hour later & only 6.5 hrs sleep (walk dog before work T)

    JFT T 4/2
    1) Walked dog before work 3.51 mi 1:01:33 with light snow falling & stretched after = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Voted in spring election :smiley:
    3) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    4) Leftovers day / prelog / net calories zero / 14c water
    5) Evening: laundry / call mom & dad / continue declutter marathon / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set/verify early alarm, BED & TV OFF 10:20 (walk dog before work W)
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    Checking in from Monday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. email K about capstone project, call E about park work, call Mac store about iMac file retrieval.
    3. Leave for Y by 8:00. BodyPump.
    4. Grade class 2 poetry projects. Enter all poetry project grades. Grade class 4 Socratic discussions and enter.
    5. Read 20 pages of Illuminae and 10 of Capital.
    6. Hopefully I can get the husband to pay bills and run the dishwasher at least once more and mow the lawn.
    7. Laundry 30 min. Walk to 10k. Prelog food for Tuesday.
    8. Balance work. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises. Gratitude journal. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. (Post-break: Review checklist. Read printouts to group members. Study what makes speeches engaging. Evaluate & compare sample speeches.)

    JFT Tuesday
    1. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. email K about capstone project, call E about park work, call Mac store about iMac file retrieval.
    3. Park run: 3 miles, aim for <45 min. Walk to 10k.
    4. Yoga class 11 AM. Put all graded work in blue crate in car.
    5. Read 20 pages of Illuminae and 10 of Capital.
    6. Coloring 30 minutes. Laundry 30 minutes.
    7. Review unit plans. Maybe go for a walk together.
    8. Balance work. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, calf raises. Gratitude journal. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. (Post-break: Review checklist. Read printouts to group members. Study what makes speeches engaging. Evaluate & compare sample speeches.)

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 188.2

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac. Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
    2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. 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. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
    3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me).
    4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays!
    5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals.
    6. Medical: Apr 25 Dentist. Apr 22 McC. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: Audition for Mamma Mia ??? Need sub for May 2, opening day.
    8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.

    WFTY: Climbing. Not QUITE done with grading. UGHHH it ticks me off that I'm spending so much of my "time off" doing work for my job. GRRR. Gotta run or I'll be late for the yoga class that I really like and I almost never get to go to :(
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,639 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    Some habits that need help over the next few weeks
    • Morning coffee - bring home/wash tumbler and straw, buy some cheap whole bean coffee and get back to cold brewing
    • Breakfast - drink smoothie, even if not hungry, it helps keep blood sugar from spiking and crashing all day long. It's the foundation of so many other habits; fish oil, getting enough protein for the day, packing my lunch, etc.
    • Meal planning - The freezer is nearly empty and vacation is on Friday, but I need to rally! Do the best I can with what I have for remainder of week. When refilling freezer and planning; more chicken, one vegetarian night, one pescatarian night (anyone have any easy fish/seafood recipes?) - cholesterol has become an issue for DH too. We like red meat a little too much with a cattle farm right next door.
    • No spend weeks - reinstate these once a month!
    • Daily weigh ins! - the scale is just data, not a judgement. But, I do need that feedback to know when to reel it in.
    • Packing lunches - no DH at work means I'm giving myself too many excuses to eat convenience food. The accountability of eating lunch WITH someone always helped me make the better choices. A gentle reminder that I am worthy of the better choice, with or without an audience. Fast food is only rewarding for a fleeting moment, the feeling of accomplishment lasts all day!
    • Self care - sometimes this means doing nothing, sometimes it means doing all the things. Take more time to check in with myself.

    I love your list! :smiley: And it seems very do-able. That's how I like to approach my list, with small activities that can (eventually) become habit and lead to other activities.

    Several fish ideas that I do (all easy, my kind of cooking): Lightly coat with olive or veggie oil, then sprinkle on seasonings. Options: dried dill (salmon) or pesto & slivered almonds (whitefish) or lemon pepper or other. If I have more time, sometimes I use light Italian salad dressing instead of oil and let the fish marinate 30 min. My favorites are fresh salmon (wild, never farmed), fresh whitefish (since we live near Lake Michigan), or orange roughy (bought frozen). Bake in oven until flaky. Yum!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,639 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). Saturday a.m. is my MFP weigh-in logging day, and I peek occasionally other days. My digital scale only shows half pound increments & I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. No goal dates set ~ this is not a diet but my lifestyle.

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

    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
    02/17/18 = 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!
    05/26/18 = 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)
    11/10 = 156.0 basically stuck in maintenance mode ~ not the worst thing
    11/17 = 157.0
    11/24 = 159.5 Thanksgiving week & paid time off with hubby ~ def going in wrong direction ~ oops
    12/01 = 157.5 Jingle Bell 5K 45:38 & ave. pace 14:42 ~ not bad
    12/08 = 157.0
    12/15 = 156.5 clearly in maintenance mode all year ~ not exactly the plan but I'm ok with this for now ~ really happy to stay 1-5-anything
    12/22 = 155.5 surprised by this ~ maybe due to much later than normal weigh-in (late start to the day)
    12/29/18 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation
    01/05/19 = 157.5
    01/12 = 158.0 Frenzy on the Fox 5K 1/11 with friends ~ not timed / MapMyWalk 54:19
    01/19 = 158.0 maintained even with evening snacking & skipped workouts
    01/26 = 157.5
    02/02 = 158.5 hubby's traditional bday dinner + leftovers + evening snacking ~ oops
    02/09 = 158.5 ok with no gain / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 48:34:89 & ave. pace 15:89 in below zero temps & icy mile 2
    02/16 = 158.0
    02/23 = 160.0 oops... deserved, net cals & sodium def red prior 3 days. Annual physical 2/26 159.6 fully clothed.
    03/02 = 159.5
    03/09 = 157.5
    03/16 = 158.0 feeling unwell & no workouts all week
    03/23 = 157.5 finally feeling better
    03/31 = 160.5 posting Sun. month end w/i ~ too many days, net calories RED. Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30 in 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 and beat goal < 1:30 :star:

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,639 Member
    March Goals / Results:
    • Badger State Brewing 10K 3/30/19 goal < 1:30 ~ sure hope weather is better than last year's (snow --> rain --> wind) ~ This year, wind speed increased midway & flags straight out by end, but snow flurries only after. :D Beat my goal: 1:28:14 & ave. pace 14:12 :star:
    • Treadmill 3-5x per week = 4X :smile: / walk dog if road conditions permit = 8X & happy dog B) / snowshoe/walk in workplace mindfulness hikes = snowshoeing 1X & mindful walks 2X :smile: Total 48.1 miles. :smiley:
    • X-train 1-3x per week: weights & circuit-training, Sweaty Betty or other videos, WiiFit, yoga, other = weights & circuit 4X :smiley:
    • Rest days no more than 2X per week = One week no workouts (sick 2 weekends & feeling poorly other days) :# / rest days good other weeks :smile:
    • 5 somethings every bathroom trip (slowly becoming habit) = :smile:
    • Prelog food most days / remain flexible to changes / reduce after-supper snacking / close MFP food diary every day except 3/9 Beer & Biscuits (food & alcohol samples) fundraiser for no-kill animal shelter, maybe 3/30 b/c 10K refreshments & beer = Food diary closed all but 3 sick days & fundraiser ~ what would be the point? :) Evening snacking still an issue on some days ~ why? :#
    • Net calories w/i 100 of zero > 75% of days (24/31) & meet fiber/protein goals = ACK! Net calories w/i 100 only 9 days all month ~ big whoopsie. :# Fiber & protein good 19 / 18 days, respectively. :|
    • Take measurements 3/31 (Sun.) or 3/30 (before 10K) and remember to log on MFP = 3/31 & logged :smile:
    • Scale goal 156# = 160.5# (see comments re net cals) :/

    April Goals:
    • Walk dog 4-5x per week
    • X-train 1-2x per week
    • Rest days no more than 2x per week
    • Continue 5 somethings every bathroom trip
    • Prelog food most days / flexible to changes / reduce after-supper snacking / close MFP diary every day except Easter 4/21 (family dinner at our house), maybe Palm Sunday 4/14 if breakfast buffet at church
    • Net calories w/i 100 of zero > 75% of days (23/30) & meet fiber/protein goals
    • Take measurements T 4/30 before work & log on MFP
    • Scale goal 157#

    Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,463 Member
    nlmackey98 wrote: »
    Things in life are chaotic and I don't do chaotic well. I'm trying to slow things down and eliminate the stupid stuff. Unfortunately I can't get of my coworkers. Anyway, the morning was not so great, but I'm going to put that away and make this evening good.

    JFT Monday (evening)
    Stay away from the vending machine. :)
    Leave work at 6:00pm (silly project has me here late) :)
    Leave the candy dish at home closed :wink: Stayed away from the candy dish, but bought a candy bar. Ugh...
    Do at least 2 loads of laundry :)
    Oldest home at 7:00ish :)
    Youngest home at 8:15ish :) We got home closer to 8:30
    Eat a moderate dinner with the family (Hubby is cooking meatloaf. Not exciting, but ok.) :)
    Leave the candy dish closed :)
    Snack on fruit if I need a treat. :) Didn't need extra.
    To bed by 10:30 :( Went to WalMart after dinner for glitter glue and fake eyelashes. Not in the plan, but ok

    JFT Tuesday morning
    Up at 3:30 to go to the gym for the first time in a month. :( Nope went to bed at 12:00
    Leave the candy dish closed :)
    Shower & get ready for work :)
    Be at work by 8:00 :)
    I'll figure the rest out tomorrow...

    It's tomorrow... I didn't get up and go to the gym, but I also didn't have a candybar for breakfast.

    - Get samples started as soon as I get to work, :( Other priorities screwed that up.
    - Healthy lunch :) half a turkey wrap and water
    - Stay out of the vending machine
    - Regrind samples... 2hrs in the oven
    - Gather data from yesterday and process
    - Home at 5:00 for some hubby time before the kids get home. Maybe if we spend some time together in the day, we won't stay up so late hanging out.
    - Start some laundry. Aiming for 2 loads today.
    - Go back to work and finish up samples. There is a 4 hour extraction time after the 2 hour bake. Long *kitten* test
    - Pick up V at 8:00. Check with director to make sure there are no last minute requests.
    - Dinner. Looks like hot dogs.
    - Stay out of the candy.
    - To bed by 10:30. Lofty goal.

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,946 Member
    Mytime6630 - look at you go! That is impressive!

    Maryrobinson40 - babies tend to come when they want to don’t they? I bet even if the timing isn’t perfect you will be in heaven.

    Zizzybumble - I am with you about being a piggy and then needing to cut back. I’m supposed to be losing but just barely maintaining. I hope that things improve so I have my head more in the game soon.

    Cschmitz110515 - beautiful picture.

    Nlmackey98 - what a wonderful story for you to share with Bex. Mother/daughter relationships are so complicated. I have one daughter that is me through and through and another that is my husband. I love them both equally, but in different ways. Beautiful daughter!

    Daneejela - thanks for the advice. We seemed to connect more yesterday, I think the family photos on Sunday helped remind us of how blessed we are and how as a team we do pretty good work. I feel much better now, I truly believe I was overreacting and should have respected his way of coping more.

    Johicks - I need to have that kitchen closed mentality too. I struggle terribly in the evenings.

    Bex953172 - I think Ash is right that you need to build the relationship with Saskia, but it’s also really important that he backs you and steps in when needed. It will show her a united front. Having a child like yourself is difficult and sometimes we project what we don’t like about ourselves onto the child. It’s good to see and remember that they aren’t exactly you and they still have a lot of growing and learning to do. Hugs, you are doing a great job!

    Littleblackskirt- you are doing well.

    Aubyshortcake - feel better

    AJB1014 - look at you go! I so agree with you about the fast food, it is so fleeting.



  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    edited April 2019
    Its already April ... who is ready for another small challenge??

    This is something I think helps anyone .. write down at least one positive thought each day.

    Here is a reminder of previous challenges. I am still trying to incorporate each months challenge everyday ... building new, healthy habits.

    January Challenge:     Drink 8+ cups of water a day
    February Challenge: Limit your nite time snacking to only 1 snack... then brush teeth, do something to stop at just that one snack
    March Challenge: Go outside for a walk for a minimum of just 15 minutes. The fresh air is good for us, and for me, even 15 minutes of walking can help clear my head.


    April Challenge:

    Write down a positive thought each day
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    Eugh i cant believe its april and ive not done any exercise.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Eugh i cant believe its april and ive not done any exercise.

    LOL @mytime6630 thats like the complete opposite of what you were going for with the April Challenge 😂😂
  • mytime6630
    mytime6630 Posts: 4,276 Member
    edited April 2019
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Eugh i cant believe its april and ive not done any exercise.

    LOL @mytime6630 thats like the complete opposite of what you were going for with the April Challenge 😂😂

    OK Bex -- turn that saying around and say .... "Its only April 2nd, and I only missed one day of exercise" .. but I did TONS of work cleaning my house ... (which you have been doing!) !!

    See ... how easy is that :D:D
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Tuesday 2 April

    Log accurately :)
    Stay in the green :)
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :) surprisingly yes as I was off to a very slow start this morning
    January challenge :)
    February challenge :)
    March challenge :) why did it rain just after I'd left the house?
    April challenge? :) Noticed the iris in the garden were looking lovely so picked some for my mum and she was pleased to receive them. That means we both enjoyed them and the giving/receiving.

    Has anyone thought about an April challenge please? Thank you @mytime6630 for the suggestion

  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    @snowflake1968. I hope You have some good news on the job front soon and I am pleased that you have some financial assistance. I hope that eases you stress levels.

    I wish I could find more time to comment individually to others but, at the moment, work and getting to sleep have to take precedence. I am amazed at how much some of you accomplish each day and the tenacity shown in the face of challenge. This is a hugely supportive group.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Eugh i cant believe its april and ive not done any exercise.

    LOL @mytime6630 thats like the complete opposite of what you were going for with the April Challenge 😂😂

    You could say "I'm POSITIVE I haven't done any exercise!" right? ;)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    mytime6630 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Eugh i cant believe its april and ive not done any exercise.

    LOL @mytime6630 thats like the complete opposite of what you were going for with the April Challenge 😂😂

    OK Bex -- turn that saying around and say .... "Its only April 2nd, and I only missed one day of exercise" .. but I did TONS of work cleaning my house ... (which you have been doing!) !!

    See ... how easy is that :D:D

    Haha, joan, ive not exercised since 1st Jan!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

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