JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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I’m going to attempt this 5lb challenge again. I know that it’s going to be a bad weekend next weekend as I’m going to my cousins where there is always too much junk and laziness but I need to try.
My weight this morning was 188.8!
I need to start getting my water in and start getting active. Hopefully I can start feeling better soon, I seem to be trying to heal myself with food.
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Almost done with work assignment due today, so hoping I can catch up reading all the JFT posts I missed... all 5 pages. Hugs to you all!
Recap W 9/25 ~ Late to bed, dog terrified of approaching thunderstorm with wind, and I slept poorly = no dog walk before work. Sad dog & sad me.
1) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 9,082 steps, 250+ 13/14 & 41 floors
2) Log all food (G/B/U) / net cals < 100 red / 14c water = ACK!!! Snack attack of dry roasted peanuts after another evening of chores... logged my ugly guess. Net cals -579
, sodium -1,585 
, sugar -7, fiber & protein excellent & 14c water
3) Complete testing of regs watching surveillance video took all afternoon, but last reg tested! / start office summarization 
4) Evening: shop at Target? donations pile? update bank accts / update budget s/s no time / refill birdfeeders forgot / water houseplants nope / finish dusting in other rooms / clear newspaper pile some / wash dishes / other? kitchen compost bucket out to bin, shred bag in recycle bin, organized kitchen for Th-F
5) UNPLUG 9:00 / floss 
/ retainers not so bad this time / BED & TV OFF 10:20 late to bed again (walk dog before work R)
JFT R 9/26 ~ Finally got my *kitten* out of bed early even though another late bedtime, and walked dog ~ perfect weather for it, cool temps & low humidity, no wind. Have started wearing our reflective gear since sunrise is now 6:44 a.m.
1) Walked dog before work 3.06 mi 56:59 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) All meals & snacks prelogged except supper (the big unknown) / net calories zero / 14c water
4) Complete write-up for surveillance review / complete office summarization / submit workpapers for review / update out of office message
5) To-do's: at lunch ask hubby: what I should pick up for supper & about concert / drop mail at P.O. / pick up supper? / watch Packers game but multi-task / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / charge LED dog collar / wash towels / refill birdfeeders / water houseplants / prep veggies for pot roast / bake choc zucchini cake / set dining room table / catch up JFT posts / prep crockpot & turn on at midnight (or when hubby gets home from work, if I fall asleep) / clear newspaper pile / other?
6) Floss / retainer / set alarm to walk dog before forecast rain & lunch prep
Typical of how things have been going, I got interrupted typing this post for an emergency drill of the building. At least the weather is beautiful to stand around outside, and I got my hourly stairs break in.
Tomorrow (F) I am off work and having people over for lunch: mom & dad, aunt & uncle (he's in US for several months from Australia), sister & BIL (just returned from consulting gig in Czech Republic), plus hubby of course.
They have to travel 1.5 to 3 hours (depending on their location) by car, so I have plenty of time to walk dog, shower & final prep. Maybe will catch up with JFT after they've gone.
Today: Smile / Laugh / Be Kind / / Eat Well / Be Active 3 -
Who is in for the 5 pound challenge again!!
Terri has been our winner for the first 2 challenges ... great job Terri!! We are so proud of you, and you are showing us all that it can be done, with commitment and determination!
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 1
NAME: Joan
SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 1)
GW for this challenge: 182.6
CW: 188.6 = didn't do so great with this challenge.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2 -- Starting Date Thursday, Aug 29
NAME: Joan
SW :188.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 2)
GW for this challenge: 183.6
CW: 184.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
NAME: Joan
SW :184.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
GW for this challenge: 178.6 (my goal is to get to 178... and be out of the overweight on the charts! Those last few pounds are so hard to get off it seems!
CW: 184.6 (current weight today)
My goals for today
1. mindful eating
2. log all food
3. concentrate on 8+ water
4. sip water in the evening.
5. Eat only 1 snack tonite ... a orange, then stop.
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JFT Thursday
-Work by 8:00
- Protein bar & water for breakfast
- Lunch under 300 cal
- No candy
- Be social even though I'd rather be alone
- Encourage kids
- clean bathrooms
- brow appt for youngest
- press Homecoming dress that my mom altered
- Dinner under 700 cal
- No alcohol
- Read Bible
- Find and us gratitude journal
- bed by 10:30
Hope y'all are having a lovely day!
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mytime6630 wrote: »Who is in for the 5 pound challenge again!!
Terri has been our winner for the first 2 challenges ... great job Terri!! We are so proud of you, and you are showing us all that it can be done, with commitment and determination!
Congratulations Terri! :flowerforyou:
I'm in for this one!
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
NAME: Tracie
SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
GW for this challenge: 182.6
CW: Didn't weigh myself today
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Happy Friday Eve! Hope all is well!
Just for Tuesday
Journal every bite
Drink 68+ oz of water and log it
Reach my step goal
30 minutes activity -- keep the meeting with myself!
15 minutes to quiet the mind
Week 1 Work Challenge: No eating at a restaurant or fast food. Eat only what is prepared at home. Successful so far M, T & W.
Eat only while sitting down
Be mindful of choices
Swallow before taking another bite! (I'm terrible about this.)
Give myself credit for good choices
Journal worries, anxieties & negative thoughts. Write them down to get them out of my head. Address them as time allows but before bedtime.
Evening Routine: Prep lunchbag tonight, set out clothes for tomorrow, shower and moisturize, brush & floss, Gratitude Journal, read my inspirational books and/or scripture, bed early to read and then lights out by 10:30.
Word of the year: TENACITY! I WILL NOT GIVE UP!
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Journal worries, anxieties & negative thoughts. Write them down to get them out of my head. Address them as time allows but before bedtime.
Evening Routine: Prep lunchbag tonight, set out clothes for tomorrow, shower and moisturize, brush & floss, Gratitude Journal, read my inspirational books and/or scripture, bed early to read and then lights out by 10:30.
Word of the year: TENACITY! I WILL NOT GIVE UP!
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I have many nites where I can't sleep .. because I worry about so many things. I have even got up at 1 or 2am to write them down. I keep a small spiral notebook in the bathroom. It really does help me a lot to do this, and after I do that, I am "sometimes" able to let go of stuff and sleep.3 -
@mytime6630 I have noticed that I don't obsess at night as much if I've been writing stuff down. I still have times where my head goes there, but somehow just getting it out on paper helps a bit. It's almost like if I write it down, I won't forget about something I need to do....even though most of the things I write down are things I cannot really do anything about. I guess maybe it's cathartic just to write it? Hugs to you, my friend. 2
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Well Done for sticking at it and committing to the next 5lbs Challenge.
The only failure is giving up!
I only have another 5 lbs to go before I hit my UGW, so I'm game for a new one, but at this point, I'm happy to leave the field open for someone else, and will record my progress for accountability.============================================================
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. 😂
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
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PERSONAL DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
NAME: Terri
SW: 157.2 (26/09)
GW: 152.2
25/09: CW: 157.2
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JFT: Thu 26 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- 2 pm: Monthly Meeting/pay rents🌟
- 4.45 pm Hospital Appointment 🌟
- 6000+ steps 🌟
- Finish monthly accounts🌟
JFT: Fri 27 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- 10 am: Latin Study Group
- after lunch: outing with DYD
- 6000+ steps
- Do monthly accounts
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I am in for the 5LB challenge!
I started today (Sept 26) at 188.8
I am going to start with goals again tomorrow too.
JFT -Friday Sept 27
2L of water
Log all food
15 Minutes of movement
5 something at bathroom breaks
I have spent money the last little while buying smaller clothes, I have now gained weight and they are all getting tight. I donated all of my bigger clothes so if I want anything to wear I have to get the weight off again. I even bought more tonight at the new size because I refuse to buy larger ones again.
Well this is the issue I have with my job, it’s my only complaint. I absolutely love my job!
We have too many food events though. Yesterday was a pizza lunch that didn’t get delivered until 130. At 2 there was a retirement party with chips, seeets, dips. Today there was a coffee and cookie sale to raise money for the Alzheimer’s society. I bought 4 cookies and brought 3 home for my husband. However, because I had to sit my turn at the sale table I was behind and didn’t get lunch until 230, so I wasn’t hungry at supper and now it’s 830 at night and I’m hungry.
Every week there have been events with food sometimes two - three times a week. There is candy around everywhere and my boss is worried that we are too busy to eat so brings in granola bars, Rice Krispie squares, candies. We won’t starve we have a dining room that is always cooking too!
I need to come up with a polite way of refraining and I need my hip to finish healing so I can at least start working out again. It is better this week than it has been since I injured it. If it wasn’t for my tooth ache. I would feel pretty good today.
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I'm in for the five pound challenge. Like @aubyshortcake I'm not going to weigh in today as I would be temporarily up which would be cheating! I ate an absolute ton yesterday. I am quite down at the moment in general and yesterday was the six-year anniversary of my dad's death so it was just a day of absolute piggery. I'm going to be healthier today and over the weekend so let's say I will weigh in on Monday.
I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I didn't get the job I interviewed for. I wasn't actually that sad to get the news because I was expecting it given how the interview went. But I also haven't heard back from the job I applied for subsequently applied for which is a little demotivating. They could just be taking a while to deal with applications of course, but I have a feeling it's going to be another occasion where I don't get past the HR filter. It's really hard when you are trying to change career because, even when you have relevant transferable experience, a lot of the time people just chuck your CV in the bin because you're not already working in the field.
It's hard to deal with that. I know I need to just see it as a challenge and be tenacious and think positive and not give up, but it's pretty hard to do that. I'm not a naturally positive thinker, and am not feeling very emotionally resilient at the moment. My current job is really grinding me down, I'm desperate to get out of it. I think I might actually be borderline depressive at the moment. I've just booked an appointment with my GP on the 15th. It's about other things but if I'm still feeling rubbish then I might mention it. My coping mechanisms at the moment are junk food and alcohol and this isn't good. I'm slowly putting weight on and am not doing my health any good. I need to sort my s*&% out, but it's hard.
I have actually applied for an internal role, which I stand a reasonable chance of getting. This is good, although I don't really feel positive about it because I really just want to get out of the organisation. It's a horrible environment, and it's operating really disfunctionally. There are also big issues with some of the projects which I'd still have to deal with in the new role, and that could be quite stressful. I'd quite like to just run away from those issues. (They're not issues I've caused, and currently I'm stuck cleaning up the mess with little support). All this makes me feel like this internal move is probably not the best one I could make. But, perhaps it's a pragmatic one that will put me in a better place to get a better one a few months down the line. I don't have to stay in it long. But the question is, could I stick it out for six months? And should I? Or should I just keep trying to find something better externally? It's really hard to know what to do as a better role somewhere else could be just around the corner. Or, it could be months or even years away. I just don't know!
Anyway, what I need to do is the following:
1) Don't think too much about whether the internal role is a good idea or not for now. Do the best job I can of applying for it, and ask lots of questions at interview. I can always decide it's not for me later.
2) Keep looking and applying for other opportunities in the meantime
3) Look after my mental wellbeing - find ways to think positively, and not let my job bother me so much. Part of that is learning to accept what I can't control, and not take responsibility for everything on my shoulders
4) Look after my physical wellbeing. Stop poisoning my body with junk and drink, it doesn't actually make anything any better. Find better coping mechanisms
Anyone got any advice on 3) and 4)? I'm particularly interested on advice on how I can learn to have a more positive mindset. I think I always tend to see the negative and overly worry. Any tips (or book recommendations) would be gratefully appreciated.
So, for today:
- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
- Ring the opticians
- Do some exercise
- Check for new jobs
- Read some stuff for potential interview
- BOOK HOLIDAY!
- Make food shopping list
Happy nearly weekend everyone 4 -
Friday 27 September
I missed yesterday as we were celebrating 32 years of marriage. I did log and was very definitely in the red!
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend.
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Checking in from Thursday
1. AM run: longer (3-4 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. Call EH to set up conference. Set up practice on NRI.
3. Class 1: Grammar practice on NRI. Finish Works Cited. Hand out project directions.
4. Class 2-3: Grammar practice on NRI. Finish Works Cited. Add sonnets. RETURN WORK.
5. Planning: MEETING. Probably won't get any grading done. Ugh.
6. Home! 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: shrimp bowls. Grade presentations and one-pagers. Put laundry away. Need to update unit plan. When is grammar test?
8. Read 10 pages of Signal. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
9. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. Alarm set for 4:50.
JFT Friday
1. AM run: longer (3-4 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. Call EH to set up conference.
3. Class 1: Finish Works Cited. Finish typing poems. Format.
4. Class 2-3: Format. Grammar practice on NRI. Finish Works Cited. Add sonnets.
5. Planning: FINISH GRADING ALL PRESENTATIONS.
6. Home! 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: savory pancake. Prep fruit and cheese. Grade one-pagers and discussions. Put laundry away. Need to update unit plan. Choose menu for next week and update grocery list.
8. Read 10 pages of Signal. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Prep cheese. Pack lunch.
9. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 9:45; devices off by 10:00. 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. 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. Writing group 9/24. HM CTC Th 10/3. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. LW Fri 10/4. RS meeting with EW parents; call BEFORE school.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 194.2
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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 Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. 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. Debating whether to try out for The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.1 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »I'm in for the five pound challenge. Like @aubyshortcake I'm not going to weigh in today as I would be temporarily up which would be cheating! I ate an absolute ton yesterday. I am quite down at the moment in general and yesterday was the six-year anniversary of my dad's death so it was just a day of absolute piggery. I'm going to be healthier today and over the weekend so let's say I will weigh in on Monday.
I'm feeling pretty low at the moment. I didn't get the job I interviewed for. I wasn't actually that sad to get the news because I was expecting it given how the interview went. But I also haven't heard back from the job I applied for subsequently applied for which is a little demotivating. They could just be taking a while to deal with applications of course, but I have a feeling it's going to be another occasion where I don't get past the HR filter. It's really hard when you are trying to change career because, even when you have relevant transferable experience, a lot of the time people just chuck your CV in the bin because you're not already working in the field.
It's hard to deal with that. I know I need to just see it as a challenge and be tenacious and think positive and not give up, but it's pretty hard to do that. I'm not a naturally positive thinker, and am not feeling very emotionally resilient at the moment. My current job is really grinding me down, I'm desperate to get out of it. I think I might actually be borderline depressive at the moment. I've just booked an appointment with my GP on the 15th. It's about other things but if I'm still feeling rubbish then I might mention it. My coping mechanisms at the moment are junk food and alcohol and this isn't good. I'm slowly putting weight on and am not doing my health any good. I need to sort my s*&% out, but it's hard.
I have actually applied for an internal role, which I stand a reasonable chance of getting. This is good, although I don't really feel positive about it because I really just want to get out of the organisation. It's a horrible environment, and it's operating really disfunctionally. There are also big issues with some of the projects which I'd still have to deal with in the new role, and that could be quite stressful. I'd quite like to just run away from those issues. (They're not issues I've caused, and currently I'm stuck cleaning up the mess with little support). All this makes me feel like this internal move is probably not the best one I could make. But, perhaps it's a pragmatic one that will put me in a better place to get a better one a few months down the line. I don't have to stay in it long. But the question is, could I stick it out for six months? And should I? Or should I just keep trying to find something better externally? It's really hard to know what to do as a better role somewhere else could be just around the corner. Or, it could be months or even years away. I just don't know!
Anyway, what I need to do is the following:
1) Don't think too much about whether the internal role is a good idea or not for now. Do the best job I can of applying for it, and ask lots of questions at interview. I can always decide it's not for me later.
2) Keep looking and applying for other opportunities in the meantime
3) Look after my mental wellbeing - find ways to think positively, and not let my job bother me so much. Part of that is learning to accept what I can't control, and not take responsibility for everything on my shoulders
4) Look after my physical wellbeing. Stop poisoning my body with junk and drink, it doesn't actually make anything any better. Find better coping mechanisms
Anyone got any advice on 3) and 4)? I'm particularly interested on advice on how I can learn to have a more positive mindset. I think I always tend to see the negative and overly worry. Any tips (or book recommendations) would be gratefully appreciated.
So, for today:
- Log everything I eat
- Be in the green
- Ring the opticians
- Do some exercise
- Check for new jobs
- Read some stuff for potential interview
- BOOK HOLIDAY!
- Make food shopping list
Happy nearly weekend everyone
After this morning's big whinge, I've been invited to interview for the internal role
I'm really chuffed. And what I'm particularly chuffed about is how chuffed I was when I got the email. That suggests that, despite some concerns and negativity about my company, I am actually quite interested and excited in the opportunity itself. The role is an interesting one and it would be working with people I already know, like and respect!
So here's hoping I get it. It would be nice to come on here and say positive things rather than negative ones at last!5 -
ZizzyBumble wrote: »Friday 27 September
I missed yesterday as we were celebrating 32 years of marriage. I did log and was very definitely in the red!
Log accurately will try to catch up tomorrow
Stay in the green guessing not
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend.
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@ZizzyBumble
🥂🍾 Happy Anniversary!!! 🍾🥂
Well Done for sticking at it and committing to the next 5lbs Challenge.
The only failure is giving up!
I only have another 5 lbs to go before I hit my UGW, so I'm game for a new one, but at this point, I'm happy to leave the field open for someone else, and will record my progress for accountability.============================================================
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. 😂
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
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PERSONAL DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
NAME: Terri
SW: 157.2 (26/09)
GW: 152.2
25/09: CW: 157.4 The scale is teasing me at the minute 😂
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JFT: Fri 27 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- 10 am: Latin Study Group 🌟
- after lunch: outing with DYD (cancelled☔️)
- 6000+ steps 🌟
JFT: Sat 28 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- am: chores/local shops
- after lunch: gardening
- 6000+ steps
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Today I am setting myself just one goal for the entire week. Last nite, I had my worse binge in a long time ... gave into emotional eating.
My brother was in the hospital for 5 days, and you know, his ex-wife would not tell me where, or give me a phone number to reach him. She said he did not feel like talking. I do not believe her. I worry about what the heck is going on. My brother is dying, and all she wants is his disability. She lies so much. She told me how much better he is doing since living with her. That he is putting on weight because he eats better. That is is using his walker, and going to the rest room by himself. Yet, my brother had to tell her he needed to go to the hospital to have his stomach drained. (He has stage 4 cirrohos). while he was there, they had to give him 2 units of blood, because he has internal bleeding. They told him he also has hepatitis. (His ex wife has hepatitis, which she was diagnosed shortly after she got pregnant with their only son together).
The only good thing is my ex sil is writing to me, but I do not believe anything she says. She keeps wanting me to send my brother clothes ... even though she now has all his disability money, plus the $3500 she withdrew from his acct.
So his birthday is next week, so I talked to my husband, and yes, we can afford to send my brother some clothes for his birthday, so I wrote to find out if I should send medium or large. My brother looks so frail and thin. Well, my ex writes back tells me he needs xl in pants, and 2XL in shirts... and he likes the zippered hoodie like she said she let him borrow of hers. I wrote back that how can my brother wear a 2XL ... her response, oh, he is putting on weight since living with them (her and her boyfriend). I do not believe a word of it.
But the worse part, is that I have been unable to talk to my brother. She said his phone broke, but she was going to get him a new one. Then she said my brother said he does not need a phone, because no one calls him. I have only spoken to him 1x, and she had me on speaker phone, and she was standing my him.
So ... last nite I ate. And today, I am sick of myself. eating did no good ... other than make me feel worse. I have to just turn this over to God, and pray that my brother is getting good care. He signed all papers giving her power, so there is nothing I can do, and I live almost 800 miles away.
SO my goal for this week is:
Only ONE evening snack ... and make it only a piece of fruit. The rest of the nite, drink water.
I know this is too much to read, but thanks for just letting me vent tonite. It has kept me from eating.5 -
This has been the best thing to keep my mind busy ... it will be a wedding gift for my son and his wife. I started this less than 1 month ago!!! Almost finished with the quilting, then just have to bind it and put on a label!
as7 -
@bookmeister86 - sorry you didn’t get the job or a couple call on the other one. Could you not apply for the internal one and still keep looking externally. I know that your employer is probably looking for a commitment if you take it, but here at least there are no laws about taking another one as long as you give your proper notice.
As for changing your mindset I actually did this two years ago and have managed to keep it up. I read a book called the Gratitude Journal. I started writing three things I’m grateful for each day. (I notice my mood changes the days I fail to do so). I also now search Pinterest for positive quotes each night and post one to my Facebook wall. I’m not saying it’s perfect, but I have been able to get off anti-depressants and stay off them for a year and a half now.
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Friday 27 September
I missed yesterday as we were celebrating 32 years of marriage. I did log and was very definitely in the red!
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Water
Fitbit exercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend.
Happy Anniversary, we have been married 32 years as well.2 -
@mytime6630 - I read the post about your brother. Does the state he is in have a senior protection group? We have one here in Alberta they investigate anytime there is suspected abuse, mentally, physically or financially. You could make a call to them to investigate and at least your mind would be eased and he would be taken care of if they find abuse.
The quilt is beautiful!1 -
Well Done for sticking at it and committing to the next 5lbs Challenge.
The only failure is giving up!
I only have another 5 lbs to go before I hit my UGW, so I'm game for a new one, but at this point, I'm happy to leave the field open for someone else, and will record my progress for accountability.============================================================
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. 😂
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
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PERSONAL DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
NAME: Terri
SW: 157.2 (26/09)
GW: 152.2
25/09: CW: 157.4 The scale is teasing me at the minute 😂
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JFT: Sat 28 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟
- pm: chores/local shops🌟
- am: gardening 🌟😂 I went out for a long walk with my DYD instead of doing gardening
JFT: Sun 29 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- am: laundry
- after lunch: visit DED and grandsons
- 6000+ steps
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 1
NAME: Joan
SW :187.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 1)
GW for this challenge: 182.6
CW: 188.6 = didn't do so great with this challenge.
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2 -- Starting Date Thursday, Aug 29
NAME: Joan
SW :188.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 2)
GW for this challenge: 183.6
CW: 184.6 (current weight today)
DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3 -- Starting Date Tuesday, September 24
NAME: Joan
SW :184.6 (starting weight for the 5 pound challenge - round 3)
GW for this challenge: 180 (my goal is to get to 178... and be out of the overweight on the charts! Those last few pounds are so hard to get off it seems!
CW: 184.8 (current weight today) -- went up +.2
Goals for today
1. mindful eating
2. drink 4 glasses of water before I drink a diet pepsi
3. 8+ water
4. drink water in the evening ... no snacking, or just ONE planned snack
Got into candy corn again ... I know not to buy that stuff! Mindless eating. Tomorrow is a new day. But... I did walk 6 miles today, so hoping that helped a little with all that I ate tonite.
Goals for tomorrow
1. mindful eating
2. drink 4 glasses of water before I drink a diet pepsi
3. 8+ water
4. drink water in the evening ... no snacking, or just ONE planned snack2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »@mytime6630 - I read the post about your brother. Does the state he is in have a senior protection group? We have one here in Alberta they investigate anytime there is suspected abuse, mentally, physically or financially. You could make a call to them to investigate and at least your mind would be eased and he would be taken care of if they find abuse.
The quilt is beautiful!
Thank you. I checked into all of this ... and they told me because my brother willingly went with her, and gave her all powers, there is not much that I can do - that he has a free will. I am praying though... because after his last hospital stay, my ex-SIL told me that they want to send home health out once a week to check on him ... because his stomach needs draining so much, and because he was in such bad shape when she took him to the hospital. (In addition to having to drain 10+ ltr of fluids, they had to give him 2 units of blood). So maybe they are suspecting something that they are requiring this, or because of the extensive care that my brother needs, they felt this should be done. I am going to attempt again to call and talk to my brother ... but she always just tells me he is sleeping, or she is on speaker phone.1 -
JFT:
Am only .2 lbs away from my Sept goal, lol.
Gotta stuck to mycaloriegoak today!!!
Good luck everyone.4 -
Sunday 29 September
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend
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Checking in from Saturday
1. AM run: Try for 5 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Leave for yoga by 9:15. (Earlier if I have to pick mom up?) Duo.
3. Groceries! Publish a blog post. Continue bartending course. Practice braiding? Read Signal and Noise and update Goodreads.
4. Laundry - put clothes away. Grade 10 one-pagers. Take recycling. Lunch: shrimp bowls. 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. MEDS. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. JFTomorrow. Gratitude Journal. Review lesson plans for next week and update.
7. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. In bed by 10:45; devices off by 11:00.
JFT Sunday
1. AM run: Try for 5 miles. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Wash hair. Laundry - put clothes away. Duo. Sort recycling. Revise unit plan and update - print Monday.
3. Write a blog post. Practice braiding? Read Signal and Noise and update Goodreads.
4. Take recycling. Lunch: pasta. Dinner with friends. Collect and grade all one-pagers.
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. Review lesson plans for next week and update.
7. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. 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. 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. Writing group 9/24. HM CTC Th 10/3. Request parent meeting with KC and BW. LW Fri 10/4. RS meeting with EW parents; call BEFORE school.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 194.6
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. 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 Schedule for July. ObG Oct 22 10:30. 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. So my weekends in October are going to be full, but I'll finish up at 5ish on Sunday, so I'll be able to get to bed at a decent hour before school starts. After working to 11 or later on Friday and Saturday, that will be nice.2 -
Today’s weight 188.8
+.2
JFT - Sunday Sept 29
Log all food
2L of water
15 minutes of activity
5 something at bathroom break
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ZizzyBumble wrote: »Sunday 29 September
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
Attend to Happy Scale trend
I need to be careful as I've been eating too much and not doing enough excercise - the trend could very easily show a rise! I need to get on top of this now as we have friends staying from next Friday and I am bound to eat and drink more in their company as they like cakes and desserts and I don't normally have these.
Forgot my water goal and did not drink enough!
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The only failure is giving up!
Had a mega walk,with my DYD yesterday, so took,it easy today.============================================================
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. 😂
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DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 2
NAME: Terri
SW: 162.4 (28/08)
GW: 157.4
25/09: CW: 157.2 - 5.2
WOO! HOO! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
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PERSONAL DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGE 3
NAME: Terri
SW: 157.2 (26/09)
GW: 152.2
25/09: CW: 157.3 Sunday visit with DED and grandsons today. She baked ciabatta 🍞 Delicious!
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JFT: Sun 29 Sept- Meditation/Reflection 🌟
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate 🌟
- 25 + mins intentional exercise 🌟 Mostly walking
- am: laundry🌟
- after lunch: visit DED and grandsons 🌟
- 7000+ steps 🌟 7259 (I've upped my goal for October)
JFT: Mon 30 Sept- Meditation/Reflection
- Log CICO/ in the green/hydrate
- Knee Physio
- 25 + mins intentional exercise
- am: prep for Monday Painters
- 2pm - 4pm: Monday Painters
- 7000+ steps
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