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

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  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Hi all, so I did something a bit special this morning - a half marathon race!! Didn’t mention it beforehand (or even to many people in real life) because I was so scared and didn’t know if I could do it. But I did!! And it was really special. 12 years ago on this day I got married. It’s taken 6 years for my divorce to be finalised and this is my first 4th August where I’m officially no longer married. So it feels really significant to have done this, all by myself.

    The race was near my bf’s place and I didn’t have the best prep last night. Was planning to head over to his place yesterday afternoon but he said he was sick and he’d call me when he was up to it. He knew about the race. I didn’t hear from him so called him and by the time I decided to come over it was late. Not the best sleep either, although he did try to help by badgering me about eating and drinking. To be honest it just made me more anxious though!

    Then I had to walk 1.5 miles through the common to find the race village and got lost! It was all very stressful but maybe that makes it feel like even more of an achievement. It was all trail, and I’ve only ever run a half marathon once before so I’m super thrilled with my time of 2:12. Reckon I could have gone faster as there was lots of time stuck in bottlenecks but I ran the whole thing without stopping and overtook lots of runners so I’m delighted.

    Saturday goals recap:
    - kids up and ready for their Dad ✅
    - yoga at 10 ✅
    - tan ❎
    - put away laundry ✅
    - pack for bf’s place ✅
    - relax and hydrate ❎
    - bed at a reasonable hour ❎

    Sunday goals:
    - up early and prep ✅
    - half marathon race!!! ✅ 😊😊😊
    - Pick up kids at 5
    - get P to finish packing
    - kids hair wash
    - bed by 9

    Sorry for the essay! Wishing you all a great Sunday x
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 8/3 Recap

    30 minutes exercise :)
    Drink water :)
    Have fun and be in the moment :)
    Make 'mostly' healthy choices :)

    Had a great day yesterday and went to a 'bucket list' restaurant! Ate so much that I am literally still not hungry today. :D But the food was beyond amazing, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delish. Today will be a much lighter day though bc I'm feeling a little sluggish. I also walked a ton and made it out for a run yesterday. I'm really sore today though so I'm thinking I'll just take a rest day today and then get a longer run/walk in tomorrow. Plus we have a hike tomorrow so definitely need the rest today.

    JFT 8/4

    Healthy Choices
    Lots of water
    Be in the moment and enjoy family time-don't be rushing/thinking of the next thing


    Today is a bbq with family, plus possibly going to see a movie this afternoon. I'm looking forward to just enjoying the day, making healthy choices (though may get popcorn) and going with the flow of the day. Really enjoying seeing everyone and today managed to sleep a little later so hopefully by tomorrow will be a little more adjusted to the time change.
    Have a great day all!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Thank you so much friends. Your words have really helped me this morning. I'm struggling because DH doesn't quite understand my fatigue. working full time, trying to keep up this house well enough alone since hes been ill, and the emotional roller coaster of all this with very few friends in real life to lean on who have similar experiences. I dont mean to sound like im bellyaching...but I guess I am. Today I had plans to tackle the house thats gotten away from me this last week...it just all feels too much right now. I know its not...im capable, my hormones just have other opinions right now and ive been a blubbering mess all morning. I think I'll take a break from working inside and head out to do some weeding and deadheading...maybe the fresh air will help. Love you all, thanks for your support.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    @AJB1014 - I’m so sorry that you had a b$$chy doctor. What a terrible way for her to treat a patient. Is she your regular family doctor? If so and you have to see her regularly I might bring this up to her as that is quite unprofessional. I hope your husband feels better soon.

    Just read today’s post from you too:
    Take a break, the house doesn’t need to be spotless and you need your rest. My husband is fond of telling anyone that will listen (still) how emotional I was during pregnancy. His favourite story is about speaking to me in the morning. His version, not mine:
    Him: good morning dear
    Me: f$&@ off you did this to me.

    Next morning
    Him: doesn’t say anything in fear of upsetting me
    Me: crying like a baby, you don’t love me anymore

    This is an exaggeration on his part that gets more exaggerated as the year go on but it’s funny now. Maybe while your husband is laid up he can look up some pregnancy information so he is more supportive of you. Has he been around a lot of women that are pregnant? I find that makes a big difference.

    @Bex953172 - oh I feel you! I was thinking I needed to put pictures of myself on the fridge and in the cupboard to remind me what I actually look like. I need to get back on this weight loss train myself. We can do this together!

    @Faebert - I am so incredibly proud of you! What an accomplishment and what a way to mark the occasion!
    I don’t mean to be a downer on your day, but your BF is always sick or something when you need him isn’t he? I don’t know maybe because you don’t really post the good about him but he doesn’t seem like he’s very supportive to you.

    @korina75 - sounds like you’re enjoying your vacation. Keep it up!
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    @AJB1014 your husband will never understand :lol:


    I think my favourite retort was..
    Ash: youre ALWAYS tired
    Me: oh were you not when you were last pregnant?
    Ash: i cant get pregnant
    Me: exactly so shut up.


    And emotional blubbing will strike you when you least expect it.

    With Marley i bawled my eyes out because.. wait for it.. my lamb had too much fat on it..
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    JFT - Saturday August 3
    2L of water - ☹️ I think 1.5
    Log all food - 👿
    Gratitude Journal - 👿

    JFT - Sunday August 4
    2L of water
    Log all food
    Gratitude Journal

    Rodger fixed the car yesterday! There may be one more part to replace but it’s a small one and won’t be near as difficult as yesterday’s task. We will order it next pay to see how that fixes things.

    I cleaned yesterday and then I’m the evening Rodger and I watched Bohemian Rhapsody and then a special about Adam Lambert and Queen. It was an enjoyable evening and something we very rarely do.

    I think the sudden loss of my cousin has made him so some rethinking as well. She and her husband were married the week after us, her husband is Rodger’s age and they drove truck together. It has shaken everyone that knew her.

    Today the Grands are coming to spend the day with us while their Mother works. I am so looking forward to it. The weeks leading up to the wedding we were so busy crafting or had company so we didn’t do any of our normal activities. The week after the wedding I didn’t have them as I was exhausted. The next Sunday they came with their mom to visit and I live her visiting too, but it’s not the same when it’s just us and the Grands. They didn’t come last weekend because Lauryn didn’t work on Sunday. So this week I asked for them specifically as we won’t have them Wednesday night as they are going camping.

    I am going to take them to some yard sales and I’m thinking of asking Lauryn to bring their swim suits and we’ll go to the splash park. I have to check the weather first.

    I need to eat properly today. I haven’t been doing that well enough.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Bex and snowflake, you both gave me a laugh i so desperately needed! Thank you ladies!!! The gardening did me some good too!
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,044 Member
    @Faebert , well done running a half marathon! You re doing so well with your exercise.

    @AJB1014 , I agree with everyone else, your doctor was out of order with what she said. Yes, it's common, but that doesn't mean it's going to happen to you. Like Bex says, the first appointment is 12 weeks purely because that's when the first scan is done (and hopefully you will be feeling better by then too :) )

    @Bex 953172, totally get the miserable shopping experience! I haven't been back since I tried on some clothes which were the same size as I was wearing...none of them came close to fitting! Have my old clothes stretched that much?! Have to say though, shop mirrors always make me look really bad...you'd think they would have flattering mirrors lol.

    I didn't set any goals for the weekend. I was away working all day on Saturday, so didn't eat that much.
    Today I got a rare day to myself (son took my mum to the hospital). I took the opportunity to visit a local town which had an arts trail on. It's a beautiful old place and I had a lovely wander round, didn't buy anything though.
    The only bad thing was the pain in my back and legs, I had to leave long before I wanted to. I swore to myself that I'll go back next year and be able to walk round for much longer, so that's a goal for me :)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    LOL @Snowflake1968 i know you posted it a few hours ago but im STILL laughing at your husband saying good morning dear and you saying Fu€k off you did this to me

    😂😂😂
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    edited August 2019
    Sunday 4 August

    I am back from my 4 days away camping at the horse show and I'm exhausted. I did my best to make sensible food choices and hopefully the excercise will offset the wine. I think I need to drink water as I suspect I'm a bit dehydrated from being in the sun all day. Tomorrow's weigh in will be telling.

    I've managed to skim read your posts. @AJB1014 that was appallingly insensitive of your doctor, I hope you can quickly recapture your excitement and joy and that you husband is better soon. @faebert congratulations on the half marathon. @Bex953172 well done and here's to next week and your spreadsheet.

    Tomorrow is a new day and a new week - good luck with your goals.


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    Scale Goals progress:
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014) Worsening hip problem made weight loss imperative.
    Jan 2015: 220: -7lbs; Struggled on my own to lose that 7 lbs. Joined MFP on daughter's recommendation.
    UGW: 153 (losing 1 lb per week)
    Sept 2015: 189:✅ -38; Had my hip replacement op.
    Oct 2016: 153:✅ -75: My lowest weight in a long time. It was a really struggle losing the final few lbs.
    Nov 2016: 160:🤦🏼‍♀️ -68: A holiday and several family celebrations later.
    Feb 2017: 164:🤦🏼‍♀️ -64 Christmas and more celebrations!
    Aug 2017: 159.2:✅ -68.8 I seem to have reached an equilibrium around 160/5.
    Jan 2018: 165: 😏 Still working on discarding that last 12 lbs.
    Jan 2019: 165: 😏 Still working at it.
    Goal for Dec 2019: 155
    Apr 2019: 162.4: 😄 Decided to concentrate more on health and fitness. I am increasing my strength training.
    Jul 2019: 166.2: 💪🏻 Muscle % increasing, but so is weight. Measurements are decreasing. Holiday 20 - 27 July Is bound to push it up more!
    28/07/2019: 169.6: 😜 Holiday baggage is the pits! This morning My Scale informed me that I was 'Overfat'. Let's see what I can do in 4 days to bring this back down!
    29/07/2019: 169.0 😁 Phew! It’s shifting! Now I gotta stay on track.
    30/07/2019: 168.2: Scale now says I’m ‘healthy’ lol!
    31/07/2019: 168.4: Normal daily fluctuation.
    1 Aug 2019: 167.8:
    01/08: 167.8
    02/08: 167.8
    03/08: 167,5
    04/08: 167.4

    JFT: Sun 4 August
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Prelog food/follow through/hydrate 🌟
    • Do something fun 🌟 (Visiting elder daughter)
    • 30+ minute workout/6000+ steps 🌟
    • Journal 🌟 (I'm reviewing July and revamping layout for August)
    • Work on crochet 🌟

    JFT: Mon 5 August
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Prelog food/follow through/hydrate
    • Do something fun
    • 30+ minute workout/6000+ steps
    • vacuum stairs
    • Declutter session
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Right so yesterday was one of them realisation days.
    Our house doesnt havent a full length mirror atm.
    And yestedday me and ash did some shopping, i dont normally try stuff on because i know my size and know if i buy it then it would fit, but a couple of items i decided to try just incase they didnt suit me.

    Anyway stood in just my jnderwear in the changing roooms ans i really came face to face with the damage ive caused to my body.
    I look absolutely humongous, it was horrible.
    Im really feeling put off by it and now really want to make some changes, but im ALSO worried if it was enough to really make me change my ways.

    Not sure where to start from here but im guessing just logging and exercise would be a good place to start. Ash said he would deffo sign me up for the gym but hes just checking we can afford it first, either way i can do work outs at home.

    Eigh, i really need you guys ro kick me up the butt if i start slacking! I need to get this weight off!
    @Bex953172 FOOT READY AND AVAILABLE 👣👌... Lol…, I love you and you know I'm here....
    I'll kick yours if you'll kick mine ok ☺
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all, up and at ‘em early today as my big girl got picked up at 6:20am to set off for five days at a kids’ adventure camp. It’s her first time away from home for so long and we are both nervous and excited! The little one will be doing a gymnastics day camp all this week so I will be on my own for at least five hours a day this week.

    Today I’m planning on taking it easy and recovering from yesterday’s race. Have a v sore left hip flexor but hopefully it will ease. Also have a funeral to attend which will be very sad. My mum’s cousin - to whom she was very close - passed away from a brain tumour aged 68. Feel so sad for her daughters who are just a bit younger than me; their babies will not remember their grandmother.

    Sunday goals recap:
    - up early and prep ✅
    - half marathon race!!! ✅
    - Pick up kids at 5 ✅
    - get P to finish packing ✅
    - kids hair wash ✅
    - bed by 9 ❎

    Monday goals:
    - up early to get P ready ✅
    - get L’s packed lunch ready
    - drop L for 9:50
    - funeral at 11
    - laundry and change sheets
    - send letter
    - chase quote
    - phone gym
    - Pick up L at 3:45pm
    - health food store/groceries
    - bed by 10

    Have a great start to the week everyone x
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    @Faebert - I am so incredibly proud of you! What an accomplishment and what a way to mark the occasion!
    I don’t mean to be a downer on your day, but your BF is always sick or something when you need him isn’t he? I don’t know maybe because you don’t really post the good about him but he doesn’t seem like he’s very supportive to you.

    @snowflake1968 - as usual, you’ve hit the nail on the head! I’m feeling quite let down by him at the moment. He does try, in his way, but it’s quite inconsistent and this weekend really wasn’t great. He didn’t turn up to the race finish (which I sort of understand as I had been going on about doing the race just for me), but also was still in bed when I got back, didn’t get up, hadn’t organised any food etc. Hardly the welcome I’d hoped for!

    I have lots of sympathy for him because I know lots of it is his own frustration about being a former athlete who is now unhealthy and seriously out of shape. He gives me advice and would say he is proud of me, but sometimes I feel like he resents me too. It’s such a touchy subject though...
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Right so yesterday was one of them realisation days.
    Our house doesnt havent a full length mirror atm.
    And yestedday me and ash did some shopping, i dont normally try stuff on because i know my size and know if i buy it then it would fit, but a couple of items i decided to try just incase they didnt suit me.

    Anyway stood in just my jnderwear in the changing roooms ans i really came face to face with the damage ive caused to my body.
    I look absolutely humongous, it was horrible.
    Im really feeling put off by it and now really want to make some changes, but im ALSO worried if it was enough to really make me change my ways.

    Not sure where to start from here but im guessing just logging and exercise would be a good place to start. Ash said he would deffo sign me up for the gym but hes just checking we can afford it first, either way i can do work outs at home.

    Eigh, i really need you guys ro kick me up the butt if i start slacking! I need to get this weight off!
    @Bex953172 FOOT READY AND AVAILABLE 👣👌... Lol…, I love you and you know I'm here....
    I'll kick yours if you'll kick mine ok ☺

    Haha deal!

    Its great to see you posting again Mary!
    Youve been missed so much!
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning!! I was doing pretty well throughout the week last week but when the weekend came around I definitely fell off. There's still so much left to do at the house, yesterday I finally finished cleaning out the lower kitchen cabinets which were disgusting. I need to tackle the bathroom drawers next so we can really get all of our things put away.

    I bought a TV for the spare bedroom so we can turn that into a home gym, but I haven't had to chance to set it up yet.. I really need to make that a priority so I can start doing my work out again as it's been about a month now. I just feel like I've slacked off so much lately it's hard not to be discouraged.

    Anyway, I hope you all have a great day!!

    JFT 8/5:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:15
    3. Do a load of dishes
    4. Clean bathroom drawers

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    @Bex953172 👢🥾 Which boot would you prefer? 😂 😂 😂

    Scale Goals progress:
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014) Worsening hip problem made weight loss imperative.
    Jan 2015: 220: -7lbs; Struggled on my own to lose that 7 lbs. Joined MFP on daughter's recommendation.
    UGW: 153 (losing 1 lb per week)
    Sept 2015: 189:✅ -38; Had my hip replacement op.
    Oct 2016: 153:✅ -75: My lowest weight in a long time. It was a really struggle losing the final few lbs.
    Nov 2016: 160:🤦🏼‍♀️ -68: A holiday and several family celebrations later.
    Feb 2017: 164:🤦🏼‍♀️ -64 Christmas and more celebrations!
    Aug 2017: 159.2:✅ -68.8 I seem to have reached an equilibrium around 160/5.
    Jan 2018: 165: 😏 Still working on discarding that last 12 lbs.
    Jan 2019: 165: 😏 Still working at it.
    Goal for Dec 2019: 155
    Apr 2019: 162.4: 😄 Decided to concentrate more on health and fitness. I am increasing my strength training.
    Jul 2019: 166.2: 💪🏻 Muscle % increasing, but so is weight. Measurements are decreasing. Holiday 20 - 27 July Is bound to push it up more!
    28/07/2019: 169.6: 😜 Holiday baggage is the pits! This morning My Scale informed me that I was 'Overfat'. Let's see what I can do in 4 days to bring this back down!
    29/07/2019: 169.0 😁 Phew! It’s shifting! Now I gotta stay on track.
    30/07/2019: 168.2: Scale now says I’m ‘healthy’ lol!
    31/07/2019: 168.4: Normal daily fluctuation.
    1 Aug 2019: 167.8:
    01/08: 167.8
    02/08: 167.8
    03/08: 167.5
    04/08: 167.3

    JFT: Sun 4 August Planning a relaxed day today after our busy Saturday. 🌟
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Prelog food/follow through/hydrate 🌟
    • Do something fun (Visiting elder daughter)✅
    • 30+ minute workout/6000+ steps 🌟
    • Work on crochet (ongoing) 🌟


    JFT: Mon 5 August
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Prelog food/follow through/hydrate
    • Make dentist/doctor appointments 🌟
    • Do something fun
    • 35 mins dynamic yoga 🌟
    • 15 + mins HIIT walking video 🌟
    • 6000+ steps
    • gardening/declutter session (weather dependant)
    • Work on crochet
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,001 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    @Faebert - I am so incredibly proud of you! What an accomplishment and what a way to mark the occasion!
    I don’t mean to be a downer on your day, but your BF is always sick or something when you need him isn’t he? I don’t know maybe because you don’t really post the good about him but he doesn’t seem like he’s very supportive to you.

    @snowflake1968 - as usual, you’ve hit the nail on the head! I’m feeling quite let down by him at the moment. He does try, in his way, but it’s quite inconsistent and this weekend really wasn’t great. He didn’t turn up to the race finish (which I sort of understand as I had been going on about doing the race just for me), but also was still in bed when I got back, didn’t get up, hadn’t organised any food etc. Hardly the welcome I’d hoped for!

    I have lots of sympathy for him because I know lots of it is his own frustration about being a former athlete who is now unhealthy and seriously out of shape. He gives me advice and would say he is proud of me, but sometimes I feel like he resents me too. It’s such a touchy subject though...

    Super gift to yourself. Great achievement on the race.
    I agree with Snowflake. You have the right to expect a bit more support from a BF. Sounds like he’s taking you a bit for granted. At the very least, he could have been up, ready to congratulate you. (JMHO)
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,575 Member
    JFT Monday
    1. Park run: 2 miles. Pack lunch. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Toe stretches! Jambalaya for lunch; saag for dinner.
    2. Leave for school by 9:20. Department meeting. Create literature test. Create grammar diagnostic and follow-up on NRI. Set up online discussions for weeks 1-3; students will choose 6-digit usernames. Duo. Need to edit Machiavelli unit so it doesn't run into Thanksgiving break. Review and print syllabus.
    3. Make weekly plans for prep period. Publish a blog post. Lifting. Run to 10k. Change for open house.
    4. Open House. GET CONTACT INFO. Rehearsal.
    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. Therapy exercises at 9:30: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow.
    7. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00.
    8. Ask about how to support new AP. 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. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Find literature test. Check with dad - take bikes by AFTER raise shows up in paycheck!

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 193.6

    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). 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. 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.
    6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Sept 18 10:15. ObG Oct 22 10:30. GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS.
    7. Theater: MM first rehearsal 7/29. Next?
    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. Sooo I kind of putzed around this weekend and accomplished very little. Didn't check in. Today is going to be a LONG day, because I've got open house in between school and rehearsal. Won't get home until late tonight. Ah well.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    JFT - Sunday August 4
    2L of water - 👿
    Log all food - 👿
    Gratitude Journal - 👿

    JFT - Monday August 5
    2L of water
    Log all food
    Gratitude Journal

    I had a great day with the Grands yesterday, it was long overdue.

    I weighed 186.6 this morning. I know a lot of that is actually sodium and when I drink my water properly it will disappear, but it’s still discouraging. I am so disappointed in myself. I did so well all Winter maintaining and in just about 6 weeks have blown it. I know it will take longer than 6 weeks to get it down again but I’m hoping to push to do it.

    Today is a civic holiday here. I am going to do some laundry and clean again, but other than that I have no plans whatsoever really.

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT 8/4 Recap

    Healthy Choices :|
    Lots of water :)
    Be in the moment and enjoy family time-don't be rushing/thinking of the next thing :)



    JFT 8/5

    Enjoy!
    Healthy choices but indulge in moderation
    Lots of water


    Yesterday was lots of fun and I really enjoyed spending time with family. Today will be a hike plus beach time so I am going to get in lots of steps and enjoy some nature. I really do want to eat lots of fruit and veggies today and eat healthy because I'm getting deep dish pizza tonight. :)
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,944 Member
    @Bex953172 - thanks for the laughs. He exaggerates quite a lot and each year he adds to it a bit. My “baby” is 28 soon to be 29 so he’s had lots of time.

    @aubyshortcake - I understand what you are going through, when we moved in here we had a terrible filthy mess on out hands. Took 4 weeks of cleaning, painting, everything before I felt it was clean enough to move into. We replaced light fixtures, switch plates and outlets because we couldn’t get the smoke and grease stains off of them. It was a full time job. Hopefully you are seeing the end in sight.

    I think there were more I wanted to comment to and I can’t remember right now. I’m hungry and need to make some breakfast so don’t want to take time.


  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,635 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    cschmitz110515 wrote: »
    Hey hey everyone! I've missed you. Basically I have been MIA from JFT the month of July. It's been a chaotic, roller coaster month, including out-of-town family gatherings & food, work deadlines & stress, summer events, out-of-town funeral (my cousin only 45yo who worked as RN, with loving hubby & 2 kids in high school ~ cancer sucks), Packers 5K cancelled due to lightning when I was at halfway point, several times severe storms when I sat in our basement with the pets, and so on.

    My motivation and habits have been slipping all month. My body and my scale know this. Yesterday was annual GDO (girls day out) with pedis, shopping & eating. I ate like there was no tomorrow. With annual health assessment on Aug. 7, it's time to get back to eating sensible and not whatever I please. This means you, evening snacks!

    Today, JFT I WILL:
    1) Not have snacks after supper
    2) Floss & retainers & hormone cream before bed

    Condolences about your cousin, and hugs concerning your struggles. I love you. Stress has given the
    majority of us upper cuts to our chins. Lady, you got a lot on your back. Wish I lived close to you, We'd work
    something out to lighten your load or at least make your daily transitions smoother.

    Thank you, Mary! Hugs to you! <3
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,635 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 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
    07/06 = 162.5
    07/13 = 163.5 two out-of-town family parties + diner food + drinks/dinner at Mexican restaurant
    07/20 = 166.0 cousin's funeral luncheon (one whole table w/ family desserts) + restaurant week lunch w/ hubby + pizza supper w/ hubby
    07/27 = 165.0
    08/03 = 164.5 happy to see any loss at all... I am the tortoise :D

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,635 Member
    edited August 2019
    @Faebert Wow, such an accomplishment doing your first half in that time! So very proud of you. Nice way to mark that date, too, a new beginning.

    @AJB1014 Sorry about your doc and hope your DH gets better soon. Since I haven't commented yet: CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on your big news! So happy for you.

    @aubyshortcake "Exercise" and "workouts" can take any shape or form. All your deep-cleaning & scrubbing are physical activities and I'm sure you're burning many calories!

    @Snowflake1968 Late to post this, but loved the wedding photos. Thanks for sharing. About the weight, you've done it before, and you know what works. The weight will come off again.

    To all JFTers, I finally caught up on posts. So much I would like to say to more individuals, but no time. You all inspire me, make me laugh, make me cry. Hugs!!! <3
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,635 Member
    JFT M 8/5 ~ Slept in this morning before work so no walk with doggo = sad dog. Temp is already mid 80s & humid so feels like 87(F), with thunderstorms predicted late afternoon & throughout evening. Adjusting today's workout.
    1) X-train (weights/circuit or Sweaty Betty) in evening
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / no snack after supper / net calories zero / 14c water
    4) Start GA-C/V/K testing for real & plan observation dates / chapter board meeting 3:00 / clear some Inbox
    5) Evening: put away clean dishes / declutter coffee table and/or desk / put papers in recycle bin / take tags off new shirts & put away upstairs / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / set 5:40 alarm (walk dog before work T) / bed & tv off 10:20
  • bosswitch
    bosswitch Posts: 19 Member
    edited August 2019
    JFT Aug 3
    -Workout (speed run and legs) :/ Leg workout but no running
    -Stick to eating window of 9AM-7PM :)
    -Go to laser appt :)
    -Study! :(
    -Cook all meals at home and eat them mindfully :)
    -Groceries (planning and purchasing) :(
    -Clean (if there's time…) :(

    Saturday ended up being a lazy day, which I cant afford to have right now. Picked myself back up though on Sunday and did my groceries and had a productive study session. Also changed where I grocery shopped and saved myself $30 this week alone, which I will use to treat myself to a new nail polish

    JFT Aug 5
    -Workout (speed run and shoulder/arms/abs)
    -Stick to eating window of 11AM-7PM
    -Cook all meals at home and eat them mindfully
    -Study!
    -Meal prep
    -Clean (if there's time…)
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Monday 5 August

    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
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,157 Member
    aubyshortcake wrote: »
    Good morning!! I was doing pretty well throughout the week last week but when the weekend came around I definitely fell off. There's still so much left to do at the house, yesterday I finally finished cleaning out the lower kitchen cabinets which were disgusting. I need to tackle the bathroom drawers next so we can really get all of our things put away.

    I bought a TV for the spare bedroom so we can turn that into a home gym, but I haven't had to chance to set it up yet.. I really need to make that a priority so I can start doing my work out again as it's been about a month now. I just feel like I've slacked off so much lately it's hard not to be discouraged.

    Anyway, I hope you all have a great day!!

    JFT 8/5:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:15
    3. Do a load of dishes
    4. Clean bathroom drawers

    You arent slacking off! Have you logged your exercise calories under cleaning? Because sounds like to me youve been a busy bee! Jusr because youre not doing a recognised workout does not mean youre not burning calories with all the cleaning!

    I think 1hr of light-moderate cleaning is 200 cals? Youd have to put it in on mfp, i cant remember lol,

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