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

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  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    edited July 2019

    JFT Tuesday
    - Survive work :smile:
    - Low carb lunch <300 cal :smile:
    - 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. :neutral: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 :smile: Yes, nap, glorious nap
    - Dinner under calorie limit :smile: Under calorie and low carb, but could have used some veggies
    - At least 2 loads of laundry :smile: 2 loads were washed. 0 loads were folded...
    - Bible Reading - I may do this at work. :smile: Moving through Exodus
    - Gratitude Journal :smile: 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 :smile: two eggs
    - Work by 8:00 :smile: 8:01, I'm counting it!!!
    - Get VDA trail started :smile:
    - Check in on my JFT Peeps :smile: 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



  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,640 Member
    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 :smiley:
    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 bed
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member
    @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.
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,429 Member
    Just stopping in to leave this right here.....


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  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 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!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,640 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:
    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

    โ€œStart by doing whatโ€™s necessary, then whatโ€™s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.โ€ Francis of Assisi
  • tristramtrent
    tristramtrent Posts: 257 Member

    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 Iโ€™d 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
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,023 Member
    edited July 2019
    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 ๐Ÿ˜
    • Prelog food, balance macros/micros ๐Ÿ˜
    • follow through ๐Ÿ˜
    • Hydration ๐Ÿ˜

    EXERCISE:
    • 6000+ steps ๐Ÿ˜ 9163
    • 15+ mins strength ๐Ÿ˜
    • 15+ mins flexibility ๐Ÿ˜

    OTHER:
    • Meditation
    • Grocery Shopping ๐Ÿ˜
    • make pillowcases ->->->
    • declutter computer desk ->->->
    • Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder ๐Ÿ˜
    • Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread ๐Ÿ˜

    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

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    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!
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :smiley:
    - Stick to food plan :smile:
    - Be in the green with a deficit :smile:
    - 4 bottles water :smile:
    - No alcohol :smile:
    - Exercise DVD :smile:

    - No eating whilst standing :smile:
    - Savour every bite :neutral:
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :smile: 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! :smile:
    - Stay positive :smile:

    - 45+ minute lunch break :smile:
    - Read response cards x2 :neutral:just once
    - Meditate :smile:
    - Duolingo :smile:
    - Finish work by 5.30pm :smile:
    - Job application :smile: 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 :smile:
    - 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 Moderation
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    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?
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    @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.
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    edited July 2019
    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 ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏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 ๐Ÿ˜
    2. Stay within calorie goal๐Ÿ˜ž
    3. Follow up with homeowner's insurance company๐Ÿ˜
    4. Finish work at 5:15๐Ÿ˜ž
    5. Workout after work๐Ÿ˜
    6. Start first time home buyer class๐Ÿ˜ž

    JFT 7/4:

    1. Give Rukia her pill ๐Ÿ˜
    2. Stay within 1700 calories
    3. Start first time home buyer class
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    @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!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    JFT Thurs
    1. Log food
    2. Drink water
    3. Only one coffee
    4. Sunscreen!!!
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,464 Member

    JFT Wednesday

    - Breakfast at home before work :smile: two eggs
    - Work by 8:00 :smile: 8:01, I'm counting it!!!
    - Get VDA trail started :smile:
    - Check in on my JFT Peeps :smile: Love y'all
    - Order Protein bars ๐Ÿ™‚
    - Do so auditor training, last session for Paula before she does her own with me observing๐Ÿ™‚
    - Work Up/Analyse/Compile Data for VDA๐Ÿ™‚
    - Lunch <400 cal ๐Ÿ™‚
    - Finish up ISO 307 revision overhaul๐Ÿ˜’
    - Home by 5:00๐Ÿ™‚
    - Walk at least an hour OR ride the trainer for 30 minutes๐Ÿ˜” forgot about church
    - Hang pictures in Dining room ๐Ÿ˜”
    - Dinner withing calories and fitting my eating plan ๐Ÿ™‚
    - Color a picture for my homesick baby girl.๐Ÿ™‚
    - Laundry ๐Ÿ˜” just didnโ€™t feel like it
    - No Alcohol ๐Ÿ‘
    - Bed by 11:00๐Ÿ™‚

    JFT Thursday Morning

    - Gym by 7:00 ๐Ÿ‘Ž decided on going for a long ride
    - On plan breakfast ๐Ÿ‘
    - Figure out plans for the day๐Ÿ‘

    Yesterday was really good, I just forgot about church which through off my plans. Then I just wanted to veg so I did. Iโ€™m 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: Itโ€™s nice when you can go on an active date with your significant other. Now I just hope he doesnโ€™t kill me.

    Happy 4tj to The US folks!



  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    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. :neutral: 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!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,640 Member
    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 :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs break / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,567 steps, 250+ 14/14 boom! 48 floors :smiley:
    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 :smiley: lots of patriotic music & good crowd / put away rest of clean laundry :D most of it & rest is upstairs / other? nope :p
    6) FLOSS & RETAINERS before bed = Didn't want to but thought of JFT :smiley:

    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 :smiley: & happy me B)
    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!
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,429 Member
    @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!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,640 Member
    edited July 2019
    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. :smiley:
    • 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. :smile:
    • 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. :smiley:
    • 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 :smile:
    • 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 :s
    • 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! :s 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 <3
    • 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 ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Thursday 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?



  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    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.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,023 Member
    JFT 2019

    Goals for Thu 04/07
    FOOD:
    • Weigh/Post in JGM10Ds ๐Ÿ˜
    • Prelog food, balance macros/micros ๐Ÿ˜
    • follow through ๐Ÿ˜
    • Hydration ๐Ÿ˜

    EXERCISE:
    • 6000+ steps ๐Ÿ˜ 7415
    • 15+ mins strength ๐Ÿ˜ Lower body circuits
    • 15+ mins flexibility ๐Ÿ˜ 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 ๐Ÿ˜
    • laundry ->->->
    • ->->-> declutter computer desk ->->->
    • Post in UAC/Post Sole Mates Evening Reminder ๐Ÿ˜
    • Read/Comment in Women Over 50 thread ๐Ÿ˜


    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