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

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  • ku140
    ku140 Posts: 65 Member
    Gave in to a few cravings this weekend, but at these beginning stages I think I need those. The fatigue of constant diligence will bring me down. I don't like the idea of a "cheat" meal or day, because I see it more as a chance to relax the defenses. It lets me be stronger while I continue to work towards my goals!

    My goal today:
    Log everything
    Get to the gym
    Training time with my doggie (done!)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    The weekend is always over way too soon. Sat. was a fun & food-filled day on our outing & I didn't log a thing. Sunday was a good day, started with Bible class & church, followed by 4 mile walk with dog, 3 loads of laundry done (no line-drying with air so humid), and healthy couscous salad, leftover veggies & spicy black bean burgers for supper. Even had room in food log for ice cream dessert. Water intake not so good over weekend so need to up that again. MapMyWalk messaged that I have reached 800 km so far this year on my way to 1019 km challenge = happy me.

    JFT M 9/16
    1) Walked dog 3.68 mi 1:07:12 before work on very foggy & muggy morning, mild temps are summer-like, and saw 1 bunny = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
    4) Progress on GA-C/V audit (due date fast approaching late next week) / update work calendar / stay at office until 5:30-6:00
    5) To-do's: post weekly w/i on JFT / email aunt / drop mail at P.O. / organize lunch for T (noon webinar) / wash dishes / read prep instructions (colonoscopy on F ~ yippee) / other?
    6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:00 (walk dog before work T)
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 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 days at home
    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
    08/10 = 167.5 high sodium & emotional eating
    08/17 = 167.5
    08/24 = 165.5
    08/31 = 169.5 staycation week & ate whatever I wanted
    09/07 = 167.0 flushed sodium & water weight / City Stadium 5K for Veterans 45:12 ave. pace 14:33
    09/14 = 166.5

    “Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assisi
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    ZizzyBumble wrote: »
    Monday 16 September

    Log accurately :)
    Stay in the green :) just
    5 fruit and veg :)
    Fitbit excercise goals :)
    Jan challenge :)
    Feb challenge >:) guests had a whisky nightcap and I did not want to feel left out!
    Mar challenge :)
    Apr challenge :)
    May challenge :)
    Jun challenge :)
    Jul challenge :)
    Aug challenge :)
    Sep challenge >:)

    I've finished knitting my sweater dress and it is too big :s:s:s now I have to unpick it all and make it in a smaller size. I have knitted to the right measurements but it just looks too big on me.... It was not a good moment when I tried it on, the only positive is that it's too big; if it had been too small, I would not have had enough to wool to knit a larger size!
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    @cschmitz110515. That's an accomplishment to be proud off - well done you

    @pridesabtch. I think that you were right to ignore the text, it was unfair and unnecessary. Dont let it get to you; you didn't forget her birthday and you have celebrated it with her!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,027 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. l
    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
    24/08: 163.2 Normal fluctuations.
    25/08: 162.6
    26/08: 162.6
    27/08: 162.8 I think I may have enjoyed the weekend a little too much!
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
    ==============================
    28/08: 162.4
    02/09: 160.4
    03/09: 159.6
    04/09: 159.8: just a wee bounce 😂
    05/09: 159.4
    06/09: 159.5
    09/09: 159.2
    10/09: 158.9
    12/09: 158.9
    13/09: 159.1
    14/09: 158.8
    15/09: 159.1
    16/09: 159.1
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    CW: 159.1 - 3.3😏
    I haven’t been in the 150s since Aug 2017

    ==============================

    JFT: Mon 16 Sept
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • 10.30am: Creative Writing🌟
    • 2pm: Monday Painters🌟
    • 6.30pm: Library Poetry😏 Didn’t go to this.
    • 6000+ steps 🌟
    • 15+ mins declutter session 🌟(painting box)

    JFT: Tue 17 Sept
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • 10.30am: Craft Group
    • Chores/gardening
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins declutter session
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  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
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  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    TWISTING TUESDAY
    WORKING ON THE MID SECTION OF YOUR BODY:
    CHOOSE: DOING THE TWIST, HULA HOOP, SIT UPS/CRUNCHES
    WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE, PLAY FUN MUSIC AND ENJOY!

    JFT TUESDAY
    WAKE UP AT 5, DO BATHROOM ROUTINE, GET DRESSED
    MAKE COFFEE DRINK WATER READ
    GET GIRLS UP AND READY FOR SCHOOL
    OUT THE DOOR TO BUS STOP @ 7:45a.m.
    Back home by 8:30
    Eat fruits and Take meds drink water
    Strip bed/laundry
    Job search/check emails
    Lunch
    Exercise for knees and abs
    Take grandson to doctor's appointment, back home by 7 from errands
    Check in here before bed.
    Lights out by 11
  • bookmeister86
    bookmeister86 Posts: 1,165 Member
    New week, new start!

    Had the day off yesterday and did a job application. It feels good to have sent another one off soon after the car crash interview. The one I've applied for is a bit less interesting than the one I interviewed for, but it would be good to get it nonetheless! Let's see what happens.

    Heading into work now, I feel thoroughly unenthused about my week ahead as I just do not care about any of the work I'm doing. It's really draining to feel that way. I need to somehow find a way to feel even just a little bit positive about it, for my own sanity if nothing else!

    Well, tonight is Bake Off. I can feel enthusiastic about the evening even if not the day :smile:

    Today's commitments:

    - Log everything I eat
    - Be in the green
    - 3+ bottles water
    - No alcohol

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

    - 30+ minute lunch break
    - Finish work by 6.30pm
    - Pack bag for running
    - Make lunches
    - Talk to boyfriend in French
    - Watch Bake Off
    - Gratitude journal
    - Lights off by 11


    Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation
  • awhit4842
    awhit4842 Posts: 236 Member
    Yesterday was a disaster so I’m starting over today.
    1. Log all food
    2. Drink 150oz water
    3. Gym
    4. Stay Lectin free
    5. Meditate
  • korina75
    korina75 Posts: 297 Member
    JFT Monday Recap

    Drink lots of water :)
    Healthy choices :)
    stay within calories :/ Over by 100
    60 minutes exercise >:)
    journal :/

    Didn't do to bad calorie wise, really feeling awful so didn't make it to the gym unfortunately. Might be able to go get some yoga in later but still feeling tired from being under the weather so we'll see. Went out to dinner with in laws, had a cheeseburger and a few fries but no alcohol and no dessert! :) Today is a busy morning, but then a calmer afternoon however, I'm heading out of town tonight for 2 days to a convention for my profession which should be really interesting. Looking forward to that!

    JFT Tuesday

    Drink lots of water
    calorie deficit
    60 minutes exercise
    journal


  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning! I need to be quick today. Have a great day!

    Yesterday 9/16:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😁
    2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks😁
    3. Finish work at 5:20😁
    4. Clean kitchen😁

    JFT 9/17:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks
    3. Finish work at 5:20
    4. Put away clothes
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,643 Member
    Recap M 9/16
    1) Walked dog 3.68 mi 1:07:12 before work on very foggy & muggy morning, mild temps are summer-like, and saw 1 bunny = happy dog & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,318 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 48 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water = Good day! Stuck w/ plan & feel like I'm getting back on track. Net cals green 60 :smiley: , sodium -1,915 :# , sugar -9 :smile: , fiber & protein good-ish, 12c water :neutral:
    4) Progress on GA-C/V audit (due date fast approaching late next week) :smile: another major overhaul of tests but progress / update work calendar :smile: / stay at office until 5:30-6:00 :smile: 6pm latest I've worked in ages but earning flextime for Friday (salaried but treated like hourly :p )
    5) To-do's: post weekly w/i on JFT :smile: / email aunt :smile: & mom (dad's colonoscopy no polyps ~ hope mine is as well) / drop mail at P.O. :smile: plus bought stamps / organize lunch for T (noon webinar) :smile: / wash dishes exhausted / read prep instructions (colonoscopy on F ~ yippee) :# was supposed to stop multivitamin with iron this week ~ who knew? / other? gas in car, decluttered some :smile:
    6) Unplug 9:00 :smile: / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:00 (walk dog before work T) asleep on couch 9:30 - 10:50 then straight to bed :D

    JFT T 9/17 ~ Skipped dog walk before work & hubby snuggles instead <3
    1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    2) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
    3) GA-C/V progress / noon webinar (pace in office) / work until 5pm
    4) To-do's: call nurse re prep / GBBG class 6:00 - 8:00 Power of Positivity ~ I really want to stop negative thinking / fold clean clothes & put away / wash dishes / declutter 5 min. / prep veggies for crockpot W?
    5) Unplug 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / bed & tv off 10:20 (walk dog before work W)
  • toaljasa
    toaljasa Posts: 955 Member
    pridesabtch wrote: »
    pridesabtch wrote: »

    JFT Monday
    - Up at 6:00, work by 7:00 :smile: Was up by 5:45 and at work before 7:00
    - Protein bar for breakfast :( Skipped
    - Finish training Jennie :smile: Made progress will finish today
    - Meeting with a higher up I've not met before from 11:00-12:00. Should be ok I know the subject quite well. :smile: It went well
    - Figure out lunch :/ cheese stick and Cheezits...
    - Pick V up from theater :smile:
    - Church at 7:00 - Revival/Jubilee :smile:
    - Dinner :( Grilled Cheese at 10pm
    - Bed by 10:30 up at 4:30 to go to CrossFit even though my elbow is still wonky. :(:(

    I'm less bitter about my mom today, but we'll see what tomorrow holds. Tomorrow is her actual birthday. But I really won't know until my birthday next month. The last time she got angry with me around her birthday,(I only took her out to dinner, and didnt baking her a cake) she didn't even call me on my birthday, she didn't come over for Thanksgiving and she cancelled Christmas with lots of mean awful things in between. It lasted until like March of the following year. Hopefully it doesn't come to that this time. I will continue to text her and check on her, being polite and telling her I love her. She responds but only with a single work. Sigh, sometimes I wish I could confront my mom, but I just can't. Anyway, today is better.


    This reminds me of my mil. I was always walking on cracked glass around her. Just about the time I thought we were doing well I would say something or do something that she would find offensive (didn't say good morning to my fil and that made me a "rat") or she would accuse me of something I was completely innocent of and then the name calling or what have you would start up again. The last time she got mad at me (never found out why) I decided I was done (after 27 years) I wasn't angry, resentful, nothing. Except done. I would dutifully make sure that she got a birthday greeting and flowers and always encouraged the kids to go visit when they could. Reminded her son to call her. I emailed her once to let her know one of the kids had a pet die and to give her an opening to reconnect if she wanted and she answered very briefly and that was it. I felt at peace about it and still do since her death. Life is too short. As much hatred and animosity that she had towards me, I would think she was at peace as well. At least she couldn't say I was the cause of her anger.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,577 Member
    Checking in from Monday
    1. NO AM RUN. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check semester plan for next unit.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Print rubric and checklist for presentations. Get computer cart.
    3. Class 1: Review rubric and checklist. Create slide files. Add parenthetical citations.
    4. Class 2-3: Review rubric and checklist. Create slide files. Update class websites.
    5. Planning: A - Get a Malala and pair with Wes Moore. B - Update plans. C - Input classwork grades. D - Call parents. Set up meeting with EW parents.
    6. LIFTING! Help with JV football game. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water!
    7. Dinner: Pasta casserole.
    8. Read 10 pages of Stamped from the Beginning. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.

    JFT Tuesday
    1. NO AM RUN. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea! Check semester plan for next unit.
    2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Enter R05.
    3. Class 1: Choose villains. Presentations. Dialogue practice. Give back R05.
    4. Class 2-3: Choose villains. Presentations. Lexiles for challenge books / challenge book work. RA forms for Socratic discussion.
    5. Planning: A - Get a Malala and pair with Wes Moore. B - Update plans. C - Write sub plans & print. D - Deliver thank-you letters. Input classwork grades.
    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!
    7. Dinner: Fish curry?
    8. Read 10 pages of Stamped from the Beginning. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
    9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 5:00.
    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. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format, poetry. Create unit plan for Malala. 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! Check dates of classes and update semester plan. JV football 9/23. Writing group 9/24. HM CTC Th 10/3. Request parent meeting with KC. RC orientation Sat 9/21 2-4. Library Fri 10/4. Meeting with EW parents Thu 2:30.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    End of 2018: 189.2
    January 2019: 186.0
    February 2019: 187.0
    Today: 192.6

    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.
    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. I hit the ground running today and haven't had a break. At least tomorrow I'm off for a checkup. Maybe I can get caught up with some grading.
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Tuesday 17 September

    I did not post goals today, up early for guests then I forgot! I've done ok though and I'm getting an early night tonight.

    Goodnight all.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,027 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. l
    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
    24/08: 163.2 Normal fluctuations.
    25/08: 162.6
    26/08: 162.6
    27/08: 162.8 I think I may have enjoyed the weekend a little too much!
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 167.4
    GW: 162.4
    28/08: 162.4 - 5 lb It’s taken almost the whole month! And I could be up again tomorrow. 😂
    ==============================
    28/08: 162.4
    02/09: 160.4
    03/09: 159.6
    04/09: 159.8: just a wee bounce 😂
    05/09: 159.4
    06/09: 159.5
    09/09: 159.2
    10/09: 158.9
    12/09: 158.9
    13/09: 159.1
    14/09: 158.8
    15/09: 159.1
    16/09: 159.1
    17/09: 158.8
    ==============================
    DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
    NAME: Terri
    SW: 162.4 (28/08)
    GW: 157.4
    CW: - 3.6 😏
    I haven’t been in the 150s since Aug 2017

    ==============================

    JFT: Tue 17 Sept
    • Meditation/Reflection 🌟
    • Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
    • 10.30am: Craft Group 🌟
    • pm: Chores/gardening Bought new shelving for hobbies room and spent the afternoon revamping my craft supplies. 🌟
    • 6000+ steps 🌟
    • 15+ mins declutter session 🌟(bathroom)

    JFT: Wed 18 Sept
    • Meditation/Reflection
    • Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
    • 25 + mins intentional exercise
    • am: Weekly grocery shopping
    • pm: Finish Hobbies Room revamp
    • 6000+ steps
    • 15+ mins declutter session

  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    TWISTING TUESDAY
    WORKING ON THE MID SECTION OF YOUR BODY:
    CHOOSE: DOING THE TWIST, HULA HOOP, SIT UPS/CRUNCHES
    WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE, PLAY FUN MUSIC AND ENJOY!

    JFT TUESDAY
    WAKE UP AT 5, DO BATHROOM ROUTINE, GET DRESSED 🙌
    MAKE COFFEE DRINK WATER READ 🙌
    GET GIRLS UP AND READY FOR SCHOOL 🙌
    OUT THE DOOR TO BUS STOP @ 7:45a.m. 🙌
    Back home by 8:30 🙌
    Eat fruits and Take meds drink water /instead ☺ate cereal, drank water,and did exercises🙌
    Strip bed/laundry 🙌
    Job search/check emails 🙌
    Lunch 🙌
    Exercise for knees and abs 🙌
    Take grandson to doctor's appointment, back home by 7 from errands 🙌
    Check in here before bed.🙌
    Lights out by 11

    I had a good day. I hope everyone else had a good day today as well. Love you💝
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,027 Member
    maryrobinson40 wrote: »
    TWISTING TUESDAY
    WORKING ON THE MID SECTION OF YOUR BODY:
    CHOOSE: DOING THE TWIST, HULA HOOP, SIT UPS/CRUNCHES
    WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE, PLAY FUN MUSIC AND ENJOY!

    I was tucked up in bed when I read this
    😂 😂 😂
  • ZizzyBumble
    ZizzyBumble Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wednesday 18 September

    Log accurately
    Stay in the green
    5 fruit and veg
    Fitbit excercise goals
    Water
    Daily weigh in, focus on Happy Scale trend and take action early!

    I'm going to concentrate on the goals that are key to maintaining my weight. Having reached my desired wieght, I need to stay consistent and not slip back into my old ways that will lead to a gradual increase
  • quagmirequeen
    quagmirequeen Posts: 5 Member
    Wed 18 September

    Stay in the green today, no dinnertime lapsing!
    FEED MY BEES. They are on a bulking diet.

    Just those two would be a bonus today...
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Good morning!

    @Snowflake1968 happy belated birthday! I hope you feel better

    @pridesabtch I'm so sorry about your mother, I truly hope this year will be different

    Yesterday 9/17:

    1. Stay within calorie goal😁
    2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks😁
    3. Finish work at 5:20😔
    4. Put away clothes😔 no but I did do other cleaning

    JFT 9/18:

    1. Stay within calorie goal
    2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks
    3. Finish work at 5:20
    4. Put away clothes
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    40 3 minutes ago
    I'm working on betterment 😀 Western Wednesday... The Git Up Challenge I gotta learn this dance. Texas two step, boot scoot boogie, the floss....hahahaha my grandson tried to teach me that one... And my twerking looks more like a strange jerk or a bad case of constipation😂😂😂😂😂

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