JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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nlmackey98 wrote: ยป
JFT Tuesday
- Survive work
- Low carb lunch <300 cal
- Try to stay at work until 5:30 - didn't start trials in the morning because of a rush project. Now all I have for the afternoon is method reviews assuming they don't bore me to death. I made it until; 5:15, that is a win!
- Maybe a walk, 4 ish miles or so Maybe I'll even jog a tad (realized yesterday that I didn't change into a sports bra = No running for Nikki).:( It rained me out so I ended up hanging a 12 picture arrangement in my oldest's room. That was hard! Getting the spacing to look right without being all structured.
- Nap Yes, nap, glorious nap
- Dinner under calorie limit Under calorie and low carb, but could have used some veggies
- At least 2 loads of laundry 2 loads were washed. 0 loads were folded...
- Bible Reading - I may do this at work. Moving through Exodus
- Gratitude Journal I like this activity, it focuses my mind on the good things and slides the negative aside.
Yesterday was really good. I was really tired, but that's ok. My switch over to high protien, low carb is tough, especially with a candy bowl full of Hershey Kisses at home. All things considered, I'm ok with it, because once I'm there I really like the way the food plan makes me feel. I find it easy to maintain unless I swing low emotionally. Then all bets are off. With my food/training plan there is one day a week where I can eat over calories and have carbs as long as they are proceeded by grapefruit juice. I thought my trainer was a whack job when he told me this, until he explained that the grapefruit juice inhibits the insulin production which can cause fat storage. And a re-feed day is good. I know it works because I've lived it. It also allows me to tell myself on days when I'm, craving carbs that "I'll have that Sunday" which is better than "You will never have beer and pizza again".
I laid out stuff and set an alarm to go to the gym this morning, but decided every other day is more manageable than every day for now. I'll work towards 5 days a week as I used to do. That does mean there will be some sort of cardio going on this evening. It's pretty dreary out, but as long as there is no storm, I can probably manage outdoors.
JFT Wednesday
- Breakfast at home before work two eggs
- Work by 8:00 8:01, I'm counting it!!!
- Get VDA trail started
- Check in on my JFT Peeps Love y'all
- Order Protein bars
- Do so auditor training, last session for Paula before she does her own with me observing
- Work Up/Analyse/Compile Data for VDA
- Lunch <400 cal
- Finish up ISO 307 revision overhaul
- Home by 5:00
- Walk at least an hour OR ride the trainer for 30 minutes
- Hang pictures in Dining room
- Dinner withing calories and fitting my eating plan
- Color a picture for my homesick baby girl.
- Laundry
- No Alcohol
- Bed by 11:00
JFT Thursday Morning
- Gym by 7:00
- On plan breakfast
- Figure out plans for the day
Positive Thought for the Day: Well it's actually one of my favorite saying, but I think many can relate. "I was born for the storm. Calm doesn't suit me." Andrew Jackson
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So yesterday was a complete bust. Started by not being able to log into MFP Community = I hate when the app just doesn't work. So I didn't post JFT and it was like I lost all accountability. At work, we had a staff meeting & "food day" which turned into f-it food day for me. That, struggling again to meet an aggressive work deadline, and some pain in my lower right side / right lower back, are really wearing me down. I will start again today.
JFT W 7/3 ~ Remember to send bday wishes to good friend from college... sure wish we lived closer to each other.
1) Walked dog before work on foggy morning 3.66 mi 1:04:25 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Update JFT posts for weekly w-i and monthly goals
5) Evening: city band concert 7:30 / put away rest of clean laundry / other?
6) FLOSS & RETAINERS before bed3 -
@Faebert You are as bad as I am, volunteering to add one more thing to an already full plate. Luckily you and I both seem to manage to pull it off with out anyone realizing the balancing act that made it happen. You will be great and get everything done. I know this without a doubt!
@bookmeister86 My last big work function was a dinner that ended with local chocolate truffles. I listened and watched people eat theses for over an hour, sticking to my guns. Then just before we left I broke. I don't know that it was worth it, but I know that they were really good. Yes I said they, who can eat just one.
@korina75 I like the idea of taking time to evaluate how the food made you feel. I think I'll try this. Occasionally, logic does win out over impulse.
@Snowflake1968 I hope the wedding and job are going well. I miss seeing your updates.
@Bex @HEGoddard0928 I miss you gals! Even though I obviously can't remember Bex whole user name.2 -
Just stopping in to leave this right here.....
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ZizzyBumble wrote: ยปWednesday 3 July
Log accurately and caught up on yesterday
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge
Apr challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
A much better day today, let's hope that I can keep it up tomorrow!1 -
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!
5/31/17 = 180.5 two end of month celebrations / committed to posting weekly weigh-in06/03 = 177.509/02/17 = 170.0 Woohoo! Officially overweight, not obese
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 surprise09/09 = 171.5 backsliding, ack!12/09/17 = 158.5 surprised to say the least / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
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!12/16 = 158.0 no work parties or food days & stuck with CICO02/17/18 = 153.0 thrilled with annual physical on 2/15/18: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
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 that02/24 = 154.0 little out of control last week, but at goal for the month05/26/18 = 153.0 Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18 ~ BMI 25.6
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
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!
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!06/02 = 153.0 basically in maintenance for now ~ I'll take it!12/29/18 = 159.5 stayed 1-5-anything over holidays & vacation
06/09 = 152.5 Bellin Run 10K 1:28:12 split time 45:03 ave. pace 14:12 ~ beat goal of < 1:30
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
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
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 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)
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
04/06 = 160.0 saw 158.5 during week
04/13 = 159.5
Hiatus from MFP 4/17 - 4/29 (Easter 4/21)
05/04 = 161.5 logging again starting 4/30
05/11 = 163.0 ack
05/18 = 163.0 no gain
05/25 = 163.0 could be worse
06/01 = 162.0
06/08 = 162.0 pre-race spaghetti night before / Bellin Run 10K 1:29:54 split 44:13 ave. pace 14:29
06/15 = 164.0 during week ate at fast food, cafe (brunch), pub (happy hour), seminar (lunch), dinner at BFF's (sangria)
06/22 = 162.5 better eating & tracking
06/29 = 163.5 two days of conference food
โStart by doing whatโs necessary, then whatโs possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.โ Francis of Assisi2 -
1. Make template. .... er no
2. Foundry visit.......also no
3. Band practice......yes
4. half hour of writing !! do it!!......yes!
5. Stay under.....yes
6. 400 calories worth of some exercise.....258
7. Check back in.....yes
8. And did modelmaking Iโd been putting off yes
So a bit mixed. Ok tomorrow is a new day so
Thurs
1. Template
2. Foundry visit
3. Stay under
4. 400 cal of exercise somehow
5. Modelmaking
6. Check back in
7. Guitar practice
8. Writing 40 min
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JFT 2019
Goals for Wed 03/07 Had to postpone one or two chores as I had to clear away lots of things as we are looking after my daughter's dogs for a few days while she attends a funeral.
FOOD:- Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds ๐
- Prelog food, balance macros/micros ๐
- follow through ๐
- Hydration ๐
EXERCISE:- 6000+ steps ๐ 9163
- 15+ mins strength ๐
- 15+ mins flexibility ๐
OTHER:- Meditation
- Grocery Shopping ๐
- make pillowcases ->->->
- declutter computer desk ->->->
- Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder ๐
- Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread ๐
Goals for Thu 04/07
FOOD:- Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds
- Prelog food, balance macros/micros
- follow through
- Hydration
EXERCISE:- 6000+ steps
- 15+ mins strength
- 15+ mins flexibility
OTHER:- Meditation
- laundry
- ->->-> declutter computer desk
- Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder
- Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread
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Checking in from Wednesday
1. AM walk/run - 3 miles. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item. Chop celery. Duo.
2. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank.
3. Review tour guide script. Quiz. Put jewelry away. Prelog food for Thursday.
4. Lunch with family. Practice sheet music. Write blog post. Read Delusions of Gender & update Goodreads.
5. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! LOG BEFORE SNACKING!
6. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow.
7. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.
JFT Thursday
1. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Prelog all food. Chop celery. Pack dinner. Duo. Gratitude journal. Leave for park by 8:50.
2. Review script during breaks. Draft blog post.
3. NO EXTRA SNACKS. NO. D list: load/run dishwasher, put laundry away.
4. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
5. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow.
6. Shower. Bed.
7. Meeting 9:15 Friday. MM audition July M-T July 22-23. Ask about how to support new AP. Set up assessment switch-outs on OW. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Schedule assessments and return dates (check last term's plans for unit length). Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 192.8
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
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! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Align assessments with OW units. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
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. NOTE: ATTEND POST FLEX DAY RATHER THAN PRE FLEX DAY. Upload summer project checklist July 1.
6. Medical: Dentist. Onco. PCP. Call to set up checkups with Dass (October). GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
7. Theater: MM auditions 6/22-23. Practice songs.
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling and taking items to the dump.
9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Get bikes fixed.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.
WFTY: Climbing. One more extra-long day. WHEW. I can do it. I can do it.5 -
JFT Recap 7/3
90 minutes exercise Did 78, calling it a win
Stay within calories
Healthy Choices
Lots of water
Max Credit for apple watch challenge Super close but not max
Add veggies into each main meal Did not add them at breakfast
healthy choice at lunch
no alcohol
Had a pretty good day health wise, even managed to have a delish ice cream within calories. Feeling a little tired and ready for bed. I've got a nice day off tomorrow for the holiday and then two really busy workdays and then a whole week off! Pushing through and looking forward to some down time. Hope everyone in the US has a safe and happy fourth!
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Morning all and happy 4th July to everyone in the US!
Yesterdayโs event went brilliantly, although it was extremely hard work. We have two Year 1 classes and my partner teacher is a new teacher. She seemed to really get overwhelmed yesterday and just kind of shut down so I ended up taking over and doing most of the work. Tried not to get annoyed by it because I donโt think she meant it. But it did mean that other than two ten minute car rides, I spent 12 hours on my feet. Literally did not sit down at all except for those car journeys. Got home and didnโt sit down before starting dinner for the kids. So so tired! And of course ate badly last night as a result.
My knees are still not great so Iโve skipped my class this morning in the hope I can run tomorrow. Iโm frustrated and a bit worried about weight gain, but Iโm trying to give myself some grace because these busy times just need to be got through and I would rather get through it with injuries healed so that I can get back to fitness priorities when things are calmer next week. A challenge tonight with my BBQ for colleagues but plenty of healthy options so ๐ค๐ผ
Sorry for the essay/venting! Goals time...
Wednesday goals:
- rest day โ
- pack snacks and schoolbags โ
- early to work - more set-up โ
- find wheelbarrow โ
- make photo slide presentation โ printed them instead
- make โsoldโ stickers โ
- make Kennings poem sign and info โ
- make kidsโ thank-you card for student โ
- assign roles for kids โ
- home lunchtime for car and shake โ
- smile and be calm for event โ
- clear up and leave by 5 โ
- cash for piano teacher โ
- general house tidy and clean โ
- take BBQ stuff out of freezerโ
- pack clothes and gym bagโ
- bed by 9:30โ
Thursday goals:
- general tidy and house clean
- clean outside table
- get plates, napkins, glasses and cutlery ready
- laundry
- pack snacks and schoolbags
- buy salad bags on way to work
- home lunchtime for car and shake
- strange interview time with 3x Yr 6 pupils for video
- upload pics and video
- check there is cover for tomorrow afternoon
- leave by 4:30
- BBQ - June challenge stay mindful
- lay out running kit?
- bed by 10:30
Have a great day everyone x5 -
Happy 4th July for everyone in the US!7
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Yesterday's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green with a deficit
- 4 bottles water
- No alcohol
- Exercise DVD
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts it's a small win but I thought about having an extra yoghurt but talked myself out of it. Wouldn't have made much difference to calories but good to practise willpower!
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 45+ minute lunch break
- Read response cards x2 just once
- Meditate
- Duolingo
- Finish work by 5.30pm
- Job application I didn't quite finish but it is nearly there so I should be able to get it done by today's deadline
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11 was naughty and watched an extra episode of Buffy instead.... 11.30
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green or close to it
- 3+ bottles water
- No alcohol
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 45+ minute lunch break
- Read response cards x2
- Meditate
- 2+ of French podcast, reading, Duolingo
- Leave work at 5pm
- Send in job application
- Gratitude journal
Weekly calorie balance: 190 in green
Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation2 -
@PackerFanInGB , like your pic, that's exactly how I feel this week, just need to keep it up!
Lots and lots of smiley faces, @ZizzyBumble , @TerriRichardson112 , @bookmeister86 , @Korina75, @Faebert, you are all doing so well. You are an inspiration to keep going . @Faebert, your list makes me tired just reading it lol, so glad you found the wheelbarrow
JFT 3rd July
Log everything yes
Stay in the green yes, again
Back exercises yes
Fgs PAY THE BILLS! yes
Monthly paperwork yes
Gardening yes, did too much bending, now sore
Visit parents yes
Make good choices, say No getting used to this now
Lift the big bag yes
JFT 4th JUly
Log everything
Stay in the green
Back exercises
Walk with friend
Wash car (more bending!)
Say No to myself
My efforts this week have finally seen the scales going down again. My shorts now fit again
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Thursday 4 July
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge
Apr challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
Jul challenge
I found a skipping rope and tried to skip, could not coordinate myself for more than 6 steps. I think my July challenge will be to improve on that! Perhaps those looking for a July challenge might be interested in finding something they could practice with an aim to show improvement?3 -
I finally have a minute to sit down on the computer. I haven't caught up on posts and I'm not making any goals, but I wanted to say hi.
My MIL arrived Saturday night, we had a great shower for Kaitlyn on Monday. I worked the last two days but am off now until the 9th. My best friend arrives today.
It's been busy! busy! busy! but fun all in all. Today I go get nails done, tomorrow we decorate and have the rehearsal. Saturday it is here. All of this planning and work will come to fruition.
I have logged into MFP each day so I don't lose my streak but I'm not actually logging or anything. Too much junk laying around so I'm afraid I'll be needing to lose when this is over.
If I don't get a chance again for a few days know that I'm thinking about you all and I miss you.8 -
@Snowflake1968
I'm sure all your hard work and preparations will result in a very special day for your family. I hope you all have a lovely time.1 -
Good morning and happy 4th of July!! I was doing great yesterday, I had talked myself out of my workout and then managed to make myself do it anyway, but I fell off when my husband bought home a Dutch apple pie.. Oh my goodness it was amazing. So I ate like 800 calories worth of it because I have no self control ๐คฆโโ๏ธ. Oh well..
I'm a little worried about today, I want to let loose and enjoy myself but not derail my whole week like I have been doing lately. My husband's boss has invited us to his big annual 4th of July barbecue so I know it's going to be a challenge. Im going to try to stay around 1700 calories, if I can manage to actually do it it will be a miracle!
@Snowflake1968 you must be so excited! Enjoy this time, I'm sure it will all be wonderful!
Yesterday 7/3:
1. Give Rukia her pill ๐
2. Stay within calorie goal๐
3. Follow up with homeowner's insurance company๐
4. Finish work at 5:15๐
5. Workout after work๐
6. Start first time home buyer class๐
JFT 7/4:
1. Give Rukia her pill ๐
2. Stay within 1700 calories
3. Start first time home buyer class4 -
@snowflake1968 have so much fun! I know you will knock Rodgers socks off in that beautiful dress on Saturday!!! Best wishes to Kaitlyn and Brody!2
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JFT Thurs
1. Log food
2. Drink water
3. Only one coffee
4. Sunscreen!!!
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nlmackey98 wrote: ยป
JFT Wednesday
- Breakfast at home before work two eggs
- Work by 8:00 8:01, I'm counting it!!!
- Get VDA trail started
- Check in on my JFT Peeps Love y'all
- Order Protein bars ๐
- Do so auditor training, last session for Paula before she does her own with me observing๐
- Work Up/Analyse/Compile Data for VDA๐
- Lunch <400 cal ๐
- Finish up ISO 307 revision overhaul๐
- Home by 5:00๐
- Walk at least an hour OR ride the trainer for 30 minutes๐ forgot about church
- Hang pictures in Dining room ๐
- Dinner withing calories and fitting my eating plan ๐
- Color a picture for my homesick baby girl.๐
- Laundry ๐ just didnโt feel like it
- No Alcohol ๐
- Bed by 11:00๐
JFT Thursday Morning
- Gym by 7:00 ๐ decided on going for a long ride
- On plan breakfast ๐
- Figure out plans for the day๐
Yesterday was really good, I just forgot about church which through off my plans. Then I just wanted to veg so I did. Iโm looking forward to spending today with the hubby on the bike. Enjoy your day and make yourselves proud!
JFT Thursday
- 30-40 mile bike ride with hubby.
- Lunch on plan
- Laundry
- Dinner on plan
- Hang pictures in dining room
- Bible reading & Gratitude Joirnal
- No alcohol
- Bed by 11:00
Positive Thought: Itโs nice when you can go on an active date with your significant other. Now I just hope he doesnโt kill me.
Happy 4tj to The US folks!
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JFT 7/4
Stay within maintenance calories
Enjoy the day
90 minutes exercise
Healthy choices mostly
Day off, and not really my favorite holiday but we are making the most of it. None of us really like crowds or loud noises so my whole little family unit really isn't a big fan of the fourth. Already went to the gym and we are planning to hit the pool later and I'm making some homemade pizza's for dinner and a red white and blue cake for America's birthday.
Hope my fellow American's have a safe and happy fourth! And everyone else has a great day!
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Recap W 7/3 ~ Remember to send bday wishes to good friend from college... sure wish we lived closer to each other.
1) Walked dog before work on foggy morning 3.66 mi 1:04:25 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs break / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,567 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! 48 floors
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories zero / 14c water = JFT really helped me feel more accountable ~ thanks everyone! Stuck w/ plans except ate 3 Hershey miniatures after supper... I really like a small taste of something sweet at end of most meals. Net calories -177 better than it's been! sodium -495, sugar -3, fiber & protein good, 14c water yay
4) Update JFT posts for weekly w-i and monthly goals = Updated w-i & gathered stats for monthly goals / will post next day
5) Evening: city band concert 7:30 lots of patriotic music & good crowd / put away rest of clean laundry most of it & rest is upstairs / other? nope
6) FLOSS & RETAINERS before bed = Didn't want to but thought of JFT
JFT R 7/4 ~ Bit of late start for me today... no alarm & I slept until 8 a.m. Quiet holiday at home for myself & hubby ~ several parties on Sat. instead. Sure hope the surrounding neighbors don't have any more fireworks to shoot off today, our dog & kitty are getting traumatized. We have AC on & windows closed so that helps.
1) Walked dog 77F & v. humid which I hate so kept route to shaded roads & shorter distance 3.51 1:03:00. Saw RJ & dog got treats so yeah, happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly 10/14
3) I'm grilling giant hot dogs tonight (I'm the grillmaster at our house) to keep kitchen cool, for a small holiday picnic on our patio. Make cucumber salad(s). Prelog rest of today's food. Net calories zero & 12c water
4) Refill all bird feeders (can't believe how often I've been doing this lately but we have been seeing tons of birds in our yard), depoop backyard & pick up doodads for hubby to mow
5) Update monthly goals JFT post
6) No long weekend for hubby & me, have to work tomorrow, so unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work F) / bed & tv off 10:20
Happy Fourth of July all US JFTers!2 -
Oh my gosh. l had a long post done and replied to a whole bunch of you and must have clicked Preview instead of Post Reply. BAM! GONE! So pissed!
I'm sorry but I don't have time to repost it now. Dammit.
JFT friends, you know where my heart is and that I am congratulating you, hugging those who need hugs, cheering you on as you move toward a goal and just plain thinking of you all every day. I think I liked it better when my job was slower and I was able to hop on everyday and keep up with the thread! Right Now I have to go back to page 311 I think to catch up.
Happy 4th of July to those in the USA! I used to love this holiday for picnics and downtown activities and fireworks at night, but now that I'm older and have to work in the morning, I love it mostly because I have the day off... My oh my, how priorities change with age.
I'm adding a few things to my goals for the morning since I really want to make getting up earlier a habit and eating breakfast a habit. I don't do either and it makes for a rushed hangry kind of day most days. I have gotten so lax in all the things I've worked so hard at over the past 3 years on this thread and I refuse to go backwards anymore.
Just for Thursday, July 4- Journal every bite and every oz of water
- Drink >90 oz of water
- 30 minutes activity - Wii, Leslie Sansone DVD, or Body Groove
- Begin strength training with small weights. Find video for proper technique.
- Quilting
- July Budget
- Prep & pack laptop bag for tomorrow, tonight
- Pre-journal tomorrow's meals and snacks
- Gratitude Journal | Read JM, DO or SA | Listen to Calm/Headspace | Read mystery | Lights out by 10:30
- Set alarm for 30 minutes earlier and get up without hitting snooze
- Eat Breakfast tomorrow before leaving for work.
- Eat only when sitting
- Eat mindfully, putting down fork between bites
- Resist temptation
- Give myself credit
- Rewrite and review Response cards
Theme for 2019: Tenacity5 -
@cschmitz110515 Although I'm not happy you have to work tomorrow, I feel less alone about not having a long weekend! I think there are only 2 of us in the office tomorrow! *sigh* At least it should be quiet.
I've been wondering if you have been walking your dog in the mornings! It's so dang humid, that I can't stand being outside for more than 5 minutes or so at a time. I'm such a big baby!2 -
June Goals / Results:
- Bellin Run 10K (walking) June 8 < 1:29 = Finished in 1:29:54 split 44:43 ave. pace 14:29 min./mile & placed 82/223 in my division. Sun was beating down on us & I definitely felt myself slow during 2nd half. Wonderful to have youngest brother & his wife meet me at the finish this year.
- Walk dog 4-5x per week / 100 miles total = Walked dog 5x two weeks, 4x once, 3x once (lots of rainy days ~ at least rain barrels are full). Total miles 72.55.
- X-train minimum 1x per week / don't want to lose muscle tone already developed = Fit x-train (weights/circuit) in on crap weather days for average of 1x per week. Added more weight (I don't go heavy) to weight machine at end of month.
- Rest days 1x per week / no more than 2x per week = Fit in rest days due to schedule or crap weather 2x two weeks & 1x two weeks
- Prelog food most days / June challenge log everything ~ good/bad/ugly / close food diary every day / no exception days planned for month, even if I have to guesstimate when not eating my own food = Closed food diary every day even if I had to guess (ate out multiple times + conference food 2 days) / logged G/B/U ~ mostly ugly this month
- Net calories w/i 100 of zero 75% of days (22/30) & meet fiber/protein goals = Horrible this month ~ net calories < 100 red only 4 days & 100-200 red 4 days. Rest of days worse red. ACK! Fiber good 14 days & decent 11 days. Protein low only 3 days so have that going for me. Actually had one day when net calories = zero exactly! hahahaha
- Take measurements Sun. June 30 & log on MFP = No surprise ~ numbers worse due to ugly eating
- Scale goal 157# 163.5
July Goals:- Packers 5K (walking) July 20 < 45:00
- Walk dog 4-5x per week / 100 miles total
- X-train minimum 1x per week
- Rest days 1x per week / no more than 2x per week
- Prelog food most days / continue logging Good/Bad/Ugly / close food diary every day except: 7/6 hubby's family party + my nephew's annual fireworks (and btw we got married) celebration; 7/20 5K + middle brother's annual summer party; 7/29 annual Girls Day Out
- Net calories w/i 100 of zero 50% (16/31) days and < 200 red 25% (8/31) days. More realistic goals to fit my lifestyle this month (because I am not on a diet)
- Take measurements W 7/31 before work & log on MFP
- Scale goal 160#
Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active2 -
Eugh im dreading tomorrow.
A few months ago i got caught on a camera speeding.
Doing 40 in a 30. Genuine mistake and about 500yards down the road it does turn to a 40, but i shouldve realised!
Anyway, i got a letter saying I could either get 3 points on my licence and a ยฃ100 fine OR attend a Drivers Awareness Course (which costs ยฃ85) so i opted for that, that way my car insurance cant be affected cost-wise.
Anyway, its a 4hr long course, but the times theyre held are a bit awkward.
8:30 - 12.30 or 1pm to 5pm.
So, just to attend this course ive had to ask nursery if they could have Marley earlier so shes in a 7.30, ive had to pay for breakfast club at school for Saskia, shes in at 7.45. I have to get Ash up early so he can drive me so he can take Casey out.
And i CANNOT be late or i wont be able to do the course and they will then give me 3 points and the fine.
Its in the nearest city which takes about 30 mins to drive there. But ive been anxious all week, almost obsessing over it. Im not even bothered about the course, just getting there! Leaving where i live is giving me 45 mins to get there but what if theres traffic at that time?!
I dont know what im hoping to gain from this post but ash is sick of me going on about it lol!
However, tomorror is also date night and ive bought a lovely dress today! But its hard to be excited when im so anxious!5 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: ยปThursday 4 July
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Jan challenge
Feb challenge
Mar challenge horrible weather- wet and zero visibility!
Apr challenge
May challenge
Jun challenge
Jul challenge I will try skipping again tomorrow- I was surprised how hard (and tiring) it was. I don't remember that from my school days!
I found a skipping rope and tried to skip, could not coordinate myself for more than 6 steps. I think my July challenge will be to improve on that! Perhaps those looking for a July challenge might be interested in finding something they could practice with an aim to show improvement?
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Eugh im dreading tomorrow.
A few months ago i got caught on a camera speeding.
Doing 40 in a 30. Genuine mistake and about 500yards down the road it does turn to a 40, but i shouldve realised!
Anyway, i got a letter saying I could either get 3 points on my licence and a ยฃ100 fine OR attend a Drivers Awareness Course (which costs ยฃ85) so i opted for that, that way my car insurance cant be affected cost-wise.
Anyway, its a 4hr long course, but the times theyre held are a bit awkward.
8:30 - 12.30 or 1pm to 5pm.
So, just to attend this course ive had to ask nursery if they could have Marley earlier so shes in a 7.30, ive had to pay for breakfast club at school for Saskia, shes in at 7.45. I have to get Ash up early so he can drive me so he can take Casey out.
And i CANNOT be late or i wont be able to do the course and they will then give me 3 points and the fine.
Its in the nearest city which takes about 30 mins to drive there. But ive been anxious all week, almost obsessing over it. Im not even bothered about the course, just getting there! Leaving where i live is giving me 45 mins to get there but what if theres traffic at that time?!
I dont know what im hoping to gain from this post but ash is sick of me going on about it lol!
However, tomorror is also date night and ive bought a lovely dress today! But its hard to be excited when im so anxious!
I can understand your anxiety about getting there on time. My friend got caught speeding and opted for the course, she also panicked about being late and then panicked about being caught for speeding to the course! She did enjoy the course once she got there! I hope you have a good journey in tomorrow and that you arrive feeling more relaxed.2 -
JFT 2019
Goals for Thu 04/07
FOOD:- Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds ๐
- Prelog food, balance macros/micros ๐
- follow through ๐
- Hydration ๐
EXERCISE:- 6000+ steps ๐ 7415
- 15+ mins strength ๐ Lower body circuits
- 15+ mins flexibility ๐ Only 10 mins.
OTHER: Didn't have time for all these goals as I was looking after my daughter's 2 fur babies. We will have them staying until Sunday.- Meditation ๐
- laundry ->->->
- ->->-> declutter computer desk ->->->
- Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder ๐
- Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread ๐
Goals for Thu 04/07
FOOD:- Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds
- Prelog food, balance macros/micros
- follow through
- Hydration
EXERCISE:- 6000+ steps
- 15+ mins strength
- 15+ mins flexibility
OTHER:- Meditation
- look after dogs
- gardening (if the weather stays fine.
- Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder
- Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread
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