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

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  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning!

    @cschmitz110515 happy anniversary!!

    Yesterday 8/21:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😔
    2. Finish work at 5:20😁
    3. Put away clothes😔
    4. Paint samples on wall😁
    5. Cook dinner😔

    JFT 8/22:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:20
    3. Put away clothes
    4. Cook dinner

  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »
    JFT Wednesday 21st

    Stay under maintenance I think so
    No snacking failed again
    Drink enough yes
    Practice on laptop a bit, don't like it yet!)
    Stay positive this is not easy right now, didn't do too well

    JFT Thursday

    Stay under maintenance
    No snacking
    Drinks lots
    Do all errands, housework

    Not doing too well at the moment, but feel that posting even small goals on here is keeping me accountable. Even if I'm not losing right now, this is stopping me going up. I'm determined not to go up into the next stone ever again!

  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    Just a quick check in, I'm sorry so many are going through a tough time right now. I'm there with you. We can get through it together, maybe not with smiles but with clenched teeth? :#

    JFT

    I will be kind to myself and not allow inner demons to rule the day.
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Recap W 8/21 ~ Feeling vacation mode creeping in this week. Next week will be my first week off work since New Year's. Nothing special planned (hubby still has to work), just away from work for me. :mrgreen:
    1) Walked dog 3.86 mi 1:09:57 before work & stretched = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 14,188 steps, 250+ 11/14 (didn't monitor hours like normal ~ kind of nice to not be obsessed about it) & 32 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged w/ lots of wiggle room / NO eating after supper / 14c water = Net cals -16 :) , sodium -213, sugar -2, fiber & protein excellent & 12c water
    4) GA-C/V bang out easy regs :D really slow pace / select promo files to view & email request / clear some inbox backlog :neutral: at least it's not worse
    5) Evening: wash dishes / concert 7:30 / other? so tired since I was awake at 5 a.m. (before alarm) :#
    6) UNPLUG 9:00 :smile: / FLOSS REALLY >:) / RETAINERS REALLY :smiley: / set 5:40 alarm :smile: (walk dog R a.m.) / bed & tv off 10:20 :neutral: fell asleep on couch until 10:50

    JFT R 8/22 ~ When early alarm went off, I decided today is rest day. :D
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan & net cals zero / 14c water
    3) GA-C/V / select promo files to view & email request / clear more inbox backlog (don't want it even worse after vacation week)
    4) No evening goals: whatever gets done is great
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / retainers / set 5:40 alarm (walk dog F a.m.) / bed & tv off 10:20
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    As we seem to be nearing a winner for the first part of the challenge, heres a reminder of our starting stats.. (so glad i did this in a memo lol!)

    DISCARD 5LBS CHALLENGE

    Bex: SW: 185.5 GW:180.5
    MyTime: SW:187.6 GW:182.6
    HEGoddard: SW:183.4 GW:178.4
    Cschmitz: SW:164.5 GW:159.5
    PackerFan: SW:185.7 GW:182.7
    Terri: SW:167.3 GW:162.3
    Toaljasa: SW:153 GW:148
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    edited August 2019
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    Thursday goals

    - take medication, FIND THYROXINE. :( well i took my anti-baby pill LOL. But did not find my thyroxine, im hoping the dr will prescribe another, its not something i can go without..)
    - drink 6 cups of water - hmmm im not sure i maybe had 2 or 3?
    - be in the green - didnt log and cant exactly log now because i just dont know how much ivd had of what.
    - exercise - no but i have been out today

    Poor Casey fell out of her high chair today :(
    She climbed onto the tray bit, i grabbed her and sat her down and ran upstairs quickly to give Ash a drink, but i heard a massive thud when i was half way down the stairs.
    Her straps are in the washing machine, which was shy dhe could get out.
    Put an ice pack on which reduced the swelling, she started to sleep though, i think she was genuinely tired so i had to keep waking her. I got her to play with her blocks and she seemed very coherent with them so think ive avoided a trip to A&E tonight. But shes gonna have one heck of a bruise.


    I also think ive upset one of my friends, her daughter and Saskia were best friends at her old school and she invited Sask to her birthday party back in Macclesfield. I told her i could go and all was good. But then my plans changed because Ashs mum could finally exchange contracts for the house and start moving in, hes already said he would help his parents move house because his mum cant lift anything heavy, shes not allowed to even hold Casey at the minute. So i had to tell her the day before that i couldnt come because i didnt have the car so couldnt get there.
    Got no reply. Then i messaged her the day after the party asking how it was, still no reply.
    And shes been online because it said her last log in was today..

    Not really sure what to do? I didnt want to miss the party, i wanted to see her and all the other mums from the old school as well as Sask seeing her old friend again.
    But then i dont want to hassle her either.
    We dont talk regulalry or anything but we got on well and just seems a shame really?
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    I am fortunate to be retired and have lots of me time. I really admire all those of you who still work/have family commitments etc, and still find time to look after your health and fitness. You Rock!!!
    I do ‘work’ during term time as a volunteer group leader for a lifelong learning charity, but I have a lot of freedom in what I choose do for them.

    To answer one or two other questions:
    🔹I have been bouncing around 165 (+/- 5lbs) for over 2 years. I had got down to 153 3 years ago, but didn’t stay there. This year I have been trying to get back into the 150s.
    🔹I have my calorie goal set at 1450, but I do exercise to give me a few more calories. I tend to eat back a proportion of my exercise calories.
    🔹I’m very competitive, so the Lose 5 lbs Challenge has given me the incentive to really stay within 100 calories of my basic allowance, and to be more careful with portion control.
    🔹My diary is set to public, so you can see what I eat if you have a mind to. I have no forbidden foods. I eat mainly freshly prepared whole food meals (and I love 🍫)

    It has surprised me how successful i have been this month. .

    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:
    06/08: 167.4
    07/08: 167.4
    08/08: 166.9
    09/08: 166.4
    10/08: 166.4
    11/08: 166.3
    12/08: 166.0
    13/08: 166.0
    14/08: 165.2
    15/08: 165.2
    16/08: 165.0
    17/08: 164.4
    18/08: 164.6 Normal bounce up after prolonged dropping
    19/08: 164.6
    20/08: 164.2
    21/08: 163.4
    22/08: 163.2

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    CW: 163.2 - 4.2 lb
    ==============================

    JFT: Thu 22 August[/b]
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log food/stay in the green/hydrate 🌟
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • Dental checkup 🌟 No problems 😂 Also walked to the fishmonger in town and bought salmon for tomorrow
    • 6000+ steps 🌟
    • 15+ mins declutter session 🌟 (kitchen cupboards)
    • Work on crochet 🌟 I have almost finished one cardigan! Just sleeve cuffs to finish.
    • Additional: worked on some computer stuff for DH

    JFT: Fri 23 August[/b]
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log food/stay in the green/hydrate
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • Hospital appointment
    • Retail therapy
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins declutter session
    • Work on crochet
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. AM run: Aim for 2 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Create a Late Work folder. Get scantrons. Print tests.
    3. Class 1: Headbandz to review for test. Test. Writing prompt / grammar practice.
    4. Class 2-3: Headbandz to review for test. Test. Grammar practice / challenge book.
    5. Planning: A - Update class websites. B - Blog post. C - Input classwork grades. D - Grade 5 summer essays. Check off email replies.
    6. Lifting. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
    7. Dinner: Soup? Salad? No rehearsal. McKay's?
    8. Read 10 pages of Dying for a Paycheck. Update Goodreads. Weigh and prep celery.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 4:50.
    10. 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? Create test for MLA format, poetry. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Continue bartending course. Check w/ dad about getting bikes to shop next week (?) Wednesday try to put bikes in our car (??) Sign up for sub. Check dates of classes and adjust plans.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 194.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for 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. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: Mamma Mia. 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. I haven't given up yet.
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Back today! Should have really logged in this morning and set goals, but its a start. Eating was no better today really. I did get bloodwork results back with positive numbers so that was a boost to see I can keep things in order. Just need to moderare things again. Eating 80/20, not 20/80! Tomorrow I Will,

    1. Log in in the morning
    2. Log my food
    3. Eat packed lunch
    4. Drink water
    5. Cook dinner at home
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    SW - 186.6
    CW - 185.6
    The SW is the weight the day we started this challenge, CW is my daily weigh in.

    JFT - Thursday Aug 22
    2L of water - 👿
    log all food - 👿
    Gratitude Journal - 🙂

    JFT - Friday Aug 23
    2L of water
    log all food
    Gratitude Journal

    I am just failing! I can’t seem to give myself the kick in the *kitten* I need so desperately. I know tomorrow and Saturday are going to be tough for logging in and for food choices. So I’m going to aim to start doing better on Sunday.
    I did make a doctors appointment today for my hip and my wrist and hand.
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    Yesterday was soooooo much better. I worked from home and whilst that used to not leave me in a very good mood compared to working in the office - I missed the energy of being around people - the office is such a horrible place to be at the moment that it was a breath of fresh air! Particularly as it was actually sunny and I worked facing the window and could see nice blue sky :)

    Diet wise it was less good, although not terrible, still within maintenance. I had planned to eat healthily and not drink anything yesterday. However, when I finished work I was in such a good mood due to (a) having a decent day for once (b) it being nearly FRIDAY that I felt like celebrating. So then we had wine and chocolate (facepalm).

    This is not the first time I've done this on a Thursday. I should probably learn from this and allocate Thu as one of my 'treat' days where I can, that's probably more realistic!


    Yesterday's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat :)
    - Stick to food plan >:) Chocolate and wine
    - Be in the green >:)See above!
    - 4+ bottles water :)
    - No alcohol >:)
    - Exercise DVD :)

    - No eating whilst standing :)
    - Savour every bite :|
    - Talk back to sabotaging thoughts :/Can't have done or wouldn't have had the wine!
    - Give myself credit! :|
    - Stay positive :)

    - Take plenty of breaks throughout the day :)
    - Finish work by 7.30pm :)
    - Pack for weekend away :)
    - Decide on wedding outfit :/Was too lazy to do this. Let's hope I do have something suitable, there's no time for shopping now!
    - Check out hot air balloon flight times :)and booked! Though it will probably get cancelled because of rubbish weather again
    - Type up notes from yesterday's advice :/Too lazy to do this
    - Read something for interview :/ see above re lazy
    - Gratitude journal :)
    - Lights off by 11 :| Probably more like half past


    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Be in the green
    - 4+ bottles water

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

    - 45+ minute lunch break
    - Finish work at 5pm
    - French podcast
    - Read lots of papers for interview on train


    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    @Faebert You really have had a terrible 24h! :( I'm sorry to hear about your injury, that really sucks. Looking on the bright side, you now have a new dishwasher installed. I am SO JEALOUS. :) We have to do all of ours by hand and pretty much never catch up. I hope you sort things out with your boyfriend soon. Did he have a decent reason for being too late? Or is he just disorganized? Some people do really struggle with time keeping, they don't mean anything by it but just really find it hard to turn up in good time!

    @Snowflake1968 I'm happy to hear you've made that appointment! Don't think of yourself as 'failing' - you're having difficulties at the moment but I know you'll get on track and get there in the end. Summer is often difficult for weight loss, there are too many social events like weddings! Sep-Oct is often a good time, I reckon you'll crack it then!

    @Bex953172 Is it possible your friend just hasn't had time to respond, or has forgotten? I'm terrible for seeing what'sapp messages, thinking I must reply, and then forgetting to do so. They then slip down the inbox and so I don't reply even when I do log on! It could well be the same for your friend, particularly if she was busy rushing around getting ready for the party (and possibly receiving messages from lots of people?) If she doesn't reply in a few days you could nudge her with a subtle 'hey, what's up, I was sad not to be able to go to the party, how did it go, have you recovered yet'? type text?
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Thursday 22 August

    Log accurately :)
    Stay in the green >:) over by quite a bit
    5 fruit and veg >:)
    Fitbit exercise goals :)
    Jan challenge >:)
    Feb challenge :)
    Mar challenge :)
    Apr challenge :)
    May challenge :)
    Jun challenge :)
    Jul challenge :)
    Aug challenge >:)

    According to the scale, I put on over 2 pounds in a day. I know that's not right, it has to be a combination of the affer effects of yesterday's travelling and any discrepancy between the scales here and the ones I used yesterday! It will be interesting to see what the next few days brings!

    Despite not doing to well yesterday, the scale has started to drop. No excuses today!
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Morning all, have had a glorious and unheard of 9 hours’ sleep and shaken off some of the horrors of yesterday!! My arm is killing me from the tetanus injection but at least that is masking the pain from the cut up finger!

    My kids are back today from their mini break with my parents. I’m going to try and have a gentle run before I head out to get them as it is a beautiful morning.

    @bookmeister86 - my bf means well but doesn’t look after himself at all hence he is often sick, or tired and keeps a mad schedule. He also thinks I’m just as bad as I am up early to exercise all the time so we are polar opposites in some ways. This often gets in the way of us as a couple and can be the source of arguments. We rumble along ok but I feel like this year has been quite a negative one overall... Well done to you on a positive day working from home. I find it so difficult in the holidays being at home and staying in maintenance with the time and food available to mindlessly graze.

    @Bex953172 - poor Casey! Is she ok? Sounds like a very scary episode. Hope you’ve recovered ok.

    @snowflake1968 - maybe you’re not quite in the right place to recommit because the last few months have been so hectic. A new job, the wedding - lots going on! And it’s hard to focus when you’re in pain. Hopefully your hip will improve and then you can make a fresh start.

    Thursday goals recap:
    - get some sleep and start again tomorrow ✅

    Friday goals:
    - online grocery shop ✅
    - morning run
    - Pick up kids from parents
    - meet N for coffee
    - kids pack for weekend with grandparents
    - laundry
    - sort last cupboard area downstairs
    - agree paint colours with kids
    - bed by 10

    Have a great day all x
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Friday 23,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
    Aug challenge
  • littleblackskirt
    littleblackskirt Posts: 1,046 Member
    littleblackskirt wrote: »

    JFT Thursday

    Stay under maintenance think so
    No snacking no, failed again
    Drinks lots yes
    Do all errands, housework yes, except forgot to buy petrol

    JFT Friday 23rd

    Stay under maintenance
    No snacking
    Drink enough
    Finish ironing, load car for tomorrow
    Phone work re pricing

    @Faebert, sorry you had such a bad day, the finger sounds really painful. Hope it heals quickly.

  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    JFT Friday
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Healthy choices at lunch out
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT Recap and Today's goal as well:

    I will be kind to myself and not allow inner demons to rule the day. :)

    @Snowflake1968 With all that you've had going on and still have going on you are NOT FAILING. Sending you a big hug! Hope you get the pain sorted and get settled. I swear, this month has been a trial for so many of us.

    @Faebert Hope your finger/and arm heal quickly! What a stressful few days and I hope today is a better one for you.

    @Bex953172 Poor little dear, hope she's ok! And even if your friend is upset it could have nothing to do with you-possibly not many showed up or the party went terrible or something like that and you may be getting some blame or cold shoulder even though you weren't too blame. I'd give your friend some space and then check back in. Sorry you are dealing with that.


    JFT Today:

    Make intuitive eating choices
    Stop when I am full
    Get some movement in, however I am feeling like it
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    @Faebert what a rough day, I hope today is much better for you!

    @Bex953172 oh no, I hope Casey is ok!

    @Snowflake1968 you are not failing, you just have a full plate! The body and mind can only handle so much at a time, as I've been learning the hard way!

    Yesterday 8/22:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😔
    2. Finish work at 5:20😑
    3. Put away clothes😔
    4. Cook dinner😔

    JFT 8/23:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. Finish work at 5:20
    3. Pick up dog food and paper towels
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,451 Member
    Hi everyone! I left off reading on page 365, so I'm 5 pages behind right now, but if I don't post goals before reading, I've learned that I won't get goals posted! So I'm dropping in right now to post my JFT's and will be back on later to read and catch up.

    No news on my stepdad yet. Weekend went well and was able to hug him up and let him know how much he has meant to the family. He is fading quickly but still fighting hard.

    Today is Friday and I'm super stoked! Took Maddie for a walk last night and it was physically, mentally and spiritually exactly what I needed. I didn't listen to music or podcasts...just "was". Listened to birds, squirrels, dogs barking in the distance, kids playing outside...was very cathartic. Went home and took a shower, lotioned my dry skin, listened to a meditation app and slept like a baby last night! Wowzer. I need to make that a habit.

    Anyway, JFT | Friday, 8/23
    • Journal every bite
    • WATER - 68+ oz
    • 30 minutes activity on FitBit
    • Step Goal on FitBit
    • Get caught up on email at work
    • Meditation app
    • Walk Maddie tonight again.
    • Square up quilt blocks
    • Early bedtime so I can get up early and go to Farmer's Market

    2019 WOY: Tenacity / Tenacious
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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,674 Member
    Recap R 8/22 ~ When early alarm went off, I decided it is rest day. :D
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 7,515 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 26 floors :)
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan & net cals zero / 14c water = Struggling this week to stick w/ plan. Net cals -434 :( , sodium -223, sugar -12, fiber & protein good, 14c water
    3) GA-C/V :) / select promo files to view & email request :) / clear more inbox backlog :| (don't want it even worse after vacation week)
    4) No evening goals: whatever gets done is great :) got a few things done
    5) Unplug 9:00 :) / FLOSS :smiley: / retainers :) / set 5:40 alarm :) (walk dog F a.m.) / bed & tv off 10:20 :)

    JFT F 8/23 ~ Last day at work until Sept. 3 and 10 whole days away from stupid mgmt!
    1) Walked dog 3.63 mi 1:05:16 before work & stretched = happy dog & happy me B)
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) All the stupid status reports for this week, next week & month end

    That's it for goals today because vacation starts at 4:31 p.m.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,169 Member
    Casey is okay, bruise isnt so bad today, i think the ice helped with that.
    Back to her happy self.

    But today weve had the worst day. The kids (except Casey) have really hurt our feelings. Really bad, worse than anything before.

    We decided to go out today, we went to a couple of garden centres, got them some lunch, had a good look around and bought some plants. Now we knew it wasnt every kids dream to go to the garden centre but we involved them where we could and listened when they wanted to show us something, and we stopped and looked at loads of butterflies on some of the flowers. They did get told off a couple of times for being too koud and interrupting me and Ash mid conversation. We then went to the DIY store, again not a kids ideal day out but we got what we needed then again, looked at things they liked, even bought a cactus saskia found funny because she said it looks like a willy. (Lol, it really did) but the constant bickering between them, and the moaning and the spilt juice from impatience and constant telling them to stop this stop that led us to the decision that they would not play with the neighbours when we got home. First reason because they hadnt really listened to us and so we thought they shouldnt play out today and second because we were really tired and didnt fancy keeping an eye out for even more kids. We wanted to plant our plants.
    So then we went b&m which is like a discount store? And Ash decided that he would get the kids a bubble machine which is also a pretend lawn mower, so you push it around and bubbles come out lol, we thought that would be nice for marley and casey. And we bought a football net and ball and thought we could play some ball after we did the plants together (we were going to let them help us with that too)

    Saskia knew that she wasnt going to be playing with nextdoor, we told her so.
    But when we got home we were chatting to the neighbour and she put us on the spot and started playing with them, we didnt want to cause a scene or seem like it was anything to do with the nieghbours kids. So we let it slide, we werent happy about it but her playing meant we could still get the garden done with marley and casey, saskia then comes in the garden and brings the neighbours with her whilst we were trying to set up the football net, which meant then marley was playing with them too (which meant we then had to watch them all as theyre in our garden) now the neighbours kids were as good as gold. I have no problem with them at all.

    What upset us was that we took them out, involved them where we could and despite the bickering and fighting and us saying they couldnt play with the neighbours we still bought them garden toys and they werent interested. They werent interested in us and they didnt want to spend time with us or play with us despite us making a rather big day for them. It just felt like we didnt even matter.

    Then to top it off, when i was going to start dinner i told the neighbours kids that play time was over and they left happily and said thank you, i then rang the dr because i didnt have time since i got back and i had to go to the surgery to get an emergency prescription. I was out for 30 mins max.
    Before i left i put sask in her room, marley and casey in their room to play separately.
    I get home to find that Ash had to rescue marley from under her drawers after trying to climb them again, he said she was pinned to the floor, her nose was bleeding from both nostrils, and her arms at the elbow had bad grazes. 30 mins i was gone.
    Luckily (VERY luckily, Casey was on the other side of the room.

    It just never stops. Theres ALWAYS something and me and Ash just dont know what to do anymore.
    We feel like crap parents, they dont respect us, they dont listen, they never learn and they dont even want to spend time with us. And casey will inevitably be the same if they dont stop.

    Any advice?
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    toaljasa wrote: »
    @cshmitz110515 That is where I'm at...10lbs and I've been needing to get it off for 10months! It's so very frustrating. Ten measly lbs. After losing 30 in 10 months I can't lose the last 10.

    Have you tried readjusting your stats? I read something somewhere that you might even need to increase your food to lose the last few, or change it to lose 1lb or 0.5 a week.
    I cant rmemeber where i read i though.. im sure it will be somewhere amongst MFP.

    Yes I have. The fact of the matter is that I am not focused and determinged. I easily give in to foods that I once was avoiding. I've lost my tenacity :( But I am NOT giving up! I will get there. The positive out of this is that I am maintaining quite well. But just ten pounds...that's all I need...
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited August 2019
    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:
    06/08: 167.4
    07/08: 167.4
    08/08: 166.9
    09/08: 166.4
    10/08: 166.4
    11/08: 166.3
    12/08: 166.0
    13/08: 166.0
    14/08: 165.2
    15/08: 165.2
    16/08: 165.0
    17/08: 164.4
    18/08: 164.6 Normal bounce up after prolonged dropping
    19/08: 164.6
    20/08: 164.2
    21/08: 163.4
    22/08: 163.2
    23/08: 163.0

    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    CW: 163.0 - 4.4lb
    ==============================

    JFT: Fri 23 August[/b]
    We all have off days. I had a gynae exam this morning and feel a bit sore!
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log food/stay in the green/hydrate ☠️ too tired to log/probably in the red as I chose to eat too much chocolate.
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • Hospital appointment 🌟
    • Retail therapy Not in the mood!
    • 6000+ steps 🌟
    • 15+ mins declutter session 🌟 Bedside table
    • Work on crochet 🌟

    JFT: Sat 24 August[/b]
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log food/stay in the green/hydrate
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • Local shopping
    • Retail therapy
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins declutter session
    • Work on crochet
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    @Bex953172 Yea, you aren't giving up. You are being proactive. The number one piece of advice: be consistent. You said no playing with the children and by not following through you showed her that she could mold you and bend you in her direction. Just calmly say, "Remember you are unable to play with your friends today. Hopefully you will be able to tomorrow." That is reminding her that it's up to her to behave in such a way so that she can play the next day.

    When I remained calm the situation went so much smoother. I had to apologize a few times for yelling. It serves no purpose, unless it's for a child to more out of harms way. If you can get in that practice, your children won't be thinking (well she's told me three times but she's not serious until she yells). Ask once, ask them to repeat what you said to know that they are paying attention and then consequences when they don't obey. No counting. No repeatedly telling them. Direct, confirm, and then expect obedience. It is a 24 hour a day job. And it IS a job! Personally, this stage is difficult and challenging and I would start to second guess myself. Parenthood is hard work! But do not give up. Set the bar high enough so that it is challenging but not too high that there is no chance of success. When they are older you will reap the benefits.

    Give pep talk before leaving the car. Remind them where you are going, and what you expect when they get there. We are going to the plant store to find plants to make our garden beautiful. We need you to stay right beside us so that we can think on what is best to buy. While we look around we want you to show us some plants that you like. But remember, stay by us, no walking away, and no bickering. Now, what did I just say?

    What stopped the interruptions is we had our kids place a hand on our shoulder and leave it there. This signalled to me that he/she needed to tell me something. I had to be attentive and find a stopping place and then turn and let them speak. When we were first teaching a child this we would practice. Craig and I would chat about something silly and then one would come along and place a hand on us.

    Whenever possible, I give life lessons. "See that little girl over there yelling at her mommy. How do you think her mommy feels?" "Oh, look how that child has such peace and joy helping her mommy at the grocery store. It's so good when you stay beside me like she is. I can get the job done so much faster and I always appreciate your help!" "Do you see those boys playing basketball while that old person is trying to walk across the playground? What do you think those boys should do? It's always good to look around and see how we can be kind to others. Bouncing balls and running around can make an older person feel nervous and might make them lose their balance and fall!" When my kids got older one of them would jokingly say, "Ohhhh I think Life lesson #375 is coming up!"

    And take care of yourself. You mentioned tidying the kitchen at night so that in the morning it's done! That helps your psyche. Do a Bex routine at night. After the kids are in bed step outside for a few minutes. Consider the successful moments...no spills, or no hitting, whatever you can do leave a positive note for the evening; get some smelly lotion and slather it on. write out the list for the next day. Spend time with Ash.

    Keep pressing on, Bex. You are a great mom!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    @Bex953172

    It sounds as if you've had a tough time today. It does not sound as if you are crap parents, you obviously care about the children and think about your parenting. Children are very good at spotting and exploiting your weaknesses! It's unfortunate that the circumstances meant that you could not implement your chosen punishment as that, combined with the new toys may mean they might think that their poor behaviour did not matter. If they are not listening when you tell them off, do they listen when you praise them? Do star charts work- prehaps you could choose the behavour you most want to change and work on that? Hopefully things will improve when school starts and they don't spend so much time together and you have some time when you are not looking after three at the same time. Is there anything you can do to fix or position the furniture so that it doesn't topple over?

    @faebert. I hope your wound is healing and that you've had a better day.
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    @cschmitz110515 So sorry this is late...I have been traveling and gabbing with my friend! But Happy Anniversary. 15 years is a wonderful milestone!
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  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Friday 23,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 :)
    Aug challenge :)

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,589 Member
    Checking in from Friday
    1. AM run: Aim for 2 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Create a Late Work folder. Get scantrons. Print tests.
    3. Class 1: Headbandz to review for test. Test. Writing prompt / grammar practice. Grade summer projects / discussions during test.
    4. Class 2-3: Headbandz to review for test. Test. Grammar practice / challenge book.
    5. Planning: A - Update class websites. B - Blog post. C - Input classwork grades for discussions. D - Grade 5 summer essays. Check off email replies. Sign up for sub for classes and doctor appointments. Take T-shirts to donate. Email about McKay's money.
    6. Lifting. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
    7. Dinner: Soup? Salad? No rehearsal. McKay's? Pack writing assessment notebook for Monday; need to copy formative checklist.
    8. Read 10 pages of Dying for a Paycheck. Update Goodreads. Weigh and prep celery.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 4:50.

    JFT Saturday
    1. AM run: Try for 4 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
    2. Leave for yoga by 9:15. (Earlier if I have to pick mom up?) Duo. Apply for haunted house.
    3. Groceries! Publish a blog post. Continue bartending course. Practice braiding? Read Trekonomics and update Goodreads.
    4. Laundry - hang clothes. Grade 10 summer essays. Take recycling. McKay's.
    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. Gratitude Journal. Check plns for Caesar.
    7. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. Alarm set for 6:00.
    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? Create test for MLA format, poetry. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Continue bartending course. Sign up for sub for classes and doctor appointments. Check dates of classes and adjust plans. Monday - copy formative checklist.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 194.4

    Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut
    1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for 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: ATTENDED 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. PCP - allergy shots?
    7. Theater: Mamma Mia. 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. Buy new bikes and bike night for car.
    10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.

    WFTY: Climbing. Lots of houseworky stuff for this weekend but otherwise open. I'm really really REALLY going to try to prioritize eating appropriately and tracking.
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